This series is designed to follow "line upon line" (Isa.9-10)
As you begin with Phase One and systematically study each phase until the Conclusion, you will see a great Master plan (i.e. blueprint)
that the Spirit of God (2Tim.3:16-17) has "sketched out" for us in the Old Testament "ensamples." (types, shadows 1Cor.10:11) When this
Great Master Plan is studied and compared with Church History, we can see where the Church have come from, where the Church is now
and where the Church going.
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Don't confuse the Feast of Trumpets and the Pre-Trib. Rapture
Some mistakenly interpret the Feast of Trumpets (Lev.23:23-24) to foreshadow the Pre-Tribulation
Rapture because of the words, the "trump of God." "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." (1Thes.4:16-17)
What is the Feast of Trumpets?
The Colossian Church was told that this "holyday" (Festival day of the blowing of trumpets Lev.23:23-24) was a "shadow (Col.2:16-17, 1Cor.15:45) of things to come; but the body is of Christ." (i.e. The one foreshadowed is Christ) Jesus said,"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, (the Feast of Trumpets) or the prophets: (that prophesied concerning the Feast of trumpets Joel.2:2; 2:15, Acts.3:19-24, 1Peter.1:10-12) I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." (Matt.5:17)
1. Trumpets was to open up the Feast of Tabernacles
Speak "unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall
ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation." (Lev.23:24)
a. Tabernacles was the end of their calendar year
(1) At "the end of the year." (Exod.23:14-19, Note:v.16)
(2) Trumpets was an Annoucement / proclamation (Num.10:9-10) of the beginning of the
end. It was not the end. (Lev.23:23-44)
(3) The trumpet sound was to bring them to the 10th.day (The Day of Atonement Lev.23:26-
32) and the 15th.day. This was where they dwelt in Booths. (Lev.23:33-44)
b. First the "natural" (1Cor.15:45; 10:1-11, Rom.15:4)
If this (the 1st.day Lev.23:23-24) is the end (1Thes.4:13-18) for the Church, (as those that
hold to the trumpets being the Pre-Tribulation Rapture say), then why would the shadow (the
natural 1Cor.15:45, Col.2:16-17) reveal that the end was not until 22nd. day of the seventh
month?
Note: You cannot have a shadow without a reality. (i.e. something casting that shadow)
c. The "spiritual" (1Cor.15:45; 10:1-11, Rom.15:4)
This blowing of trumpets on the first day of the seventh month is foreshadowing the time that
our generation is now living in. There is a trumpet sound going out today! It is not the sound
of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. It is not a sound that we could be gone at any moment. It is
the prophetic sound of the the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher (Eph.4:11-16)
sounding out the Word of God to the Church to prepare us for the 10th day. (The day of
atonement, the marriage of Christ and His Church) (Review: The Feast of Trumpets, Phase 11)
(1) 1948-2011 AD.
Over these past 63+years the Spirit of God has been setting in place the ministries of
the apostle and prophet once again in the Church. (Review:Samson) (This will complete the
Eph.4:11 ministries) When they are fully established, they will blow the sound to come to
the 10th. day, just as the sons of Aaron blew to the Church in the wilderness. (Num.10:8)
(2) Jesus said, "my sheep hear my voice" (my trumpet sound Rev.1:10-20)
Today, every born again (John.10:27) believer can sense (hear) the sound because
Jesus said we can. He said that the Holy Spirit would guide us into all truth. (John.16:12-
15, 1Cor.2:1-14) The only way you will miss the "sound," is because you choose not to
listen! (Heb.3:7-19) It is your choice, God is not playing favorites!
2. After this Feast is opened then there was a waiting period of ten days
This number is not a "idle word." i.e. useless (Matt.12:36) This number ten was inspired by
God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness"
(2Peter.1:21, 2Tim.3:6-17) The number "10" carries the thought of proving, testing, discipline
and order.
a. The number "ten"
(1) Abraham was tested 10 years before he gave into Sarah. (Gen.16:3)
(2) Israel was tempted 10 times in the wilderness. (Num.14:22)
(3) Ruth had 10 years of proving before she moved. (Ruth.1:4)
(4) Nehemiah's enemies tried to discover him 10 times. (Neh.4:12)
(5) Daniel went 10 days to prove himself. (Dan.1:12)
(6) The Church of Smyrna had tribulation 10 days. (Rev.2:10)
Note: The shadow / pattern reveals there is a testing and a proving ahead for God's people.
David said, "Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart." (Psa. 26:2-3,
Exod.16:2, Deut.8:2; 13:13, Judges.2:22) Some think that God does not prove us or test us.
On the contrary, the apostle Paul says that we should be "teaching and admonishing one
another...with Psa.26:2-3. (Col.3:16)
b. Waiting is not a strange thing
But, "beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand
years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack (delay, not late and not
early) concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward,
not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2Peter.3:8-9)
(Think about this! 10 years is only approx.15 minutes before the Lord)
(1) The waiting is by design / pattern
(a) There was 120 year wait for Noah by design. (Gen.6:5-22, Luke.17:26-30)
(b) The "scoffers" in Peter's day were saying, "Where is the promise of His coming?"
They were scoffing the waiting. Peter was saying, the waiting is by design.
(2Peter.3:1-9)
(b) Abraham and Sarah had to wait because of God's design. (Gen.15:1-4; 16:3; 18:1-15)
(c) They had to wait in Jerusalem until the day of Pentecost by design. They had to wait for
the actual Feast day on the 50th.day (Lev.23:15-21, Acts.1:4) because God was
fulfilling (completing) according to His pattern.
Note: This 10 day waiting period between the blowing of trumpets and the day of
atonement is also by design. (Lev.23:23-32) See #4 Don't get weary in well doing as
both the wise and the foolish virgins did.(Gal.6:9, Matt.25:1-13)
4. After the ten days it was the day was the day of atonement
This happened once a year, (Heb.9:7) at the end of their calendar year. (Exod.23:16)
This was when the High Priest "cleansed the sanctuary." (The Tabernacle, House, Temple of God
- Lev.16:1-34;23:32, Dan.8:14, Matt.13:24-30, 36-43, 1Peter.4:17) "because of the (collective)
uncleanness of Israel." This was when the "church in the wilderness" (Acts.7:38, 1Cor.10:11)
stood "clean from all...sin." (Lev.16:30)
a. Reality: There will be a Church totally clean from all sin.
The Ephesian Church was told that Jesus would "present it to himself a glorious church, not
having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."
(Eph.5:27)
The "alive and remain" will be that glorious Church, the only question is when?
(1) The Ephesian Church
(a) They were saved / Born again. (Passover)
(b) Water Baptized (Unleavened Bread) and
raised to walk in newness of life (Firstfruits)
(c) The were Baptized with the Holy Ghost.
(Pentecost)
(d) Yet they still needed "the washing of water
by the word" to remove the spots, wrinkles,
blemishes. (Eph.5:21-33)
"This is a great mystery:
but I speak concerning Christ
and the church." (Eph.5:32)
(2) Why does the Church need this washing?
This is so the Church can be married to Him,
because without it He would unequally yoked.
(2Cor.6:14-18) If we are not like Him, we cannot
marry Him. (1John.3:2, Eph.4:11-16, Rom.8:28- 29, 2Cor.3:18)
Note: It is the "washing of the word," (Eph.5:26)
that removes the spots, wrinkles and presents
the Church "holy and without blemish."not the
"twinkling of an eye." (1Cor.15:51-52)
This is why is there a waiting, proving and testing? (The 10 day wait between the
blowing of trumpets and the day of atonement) It is to "to know whether you love the Lord
your God with all your heart and with all your soul." (Exod.16:2, Deut.8:2; 13:1-3,
Judges.2:22, Psa.26:2)
(a) My own words: Do you want to marry Christ for His money or because you love Him?
Remember, you are marrying "up," you don't deserve anything. You have been
"espoused" (2Cor.11:1-3) because of God's mercy and grace. (Eph.2:1-9)
(b) This proving and testing will reveal who are the tares. (false Bride Rev.17) This will
cause the "falling away." (2Thes.2:1-3)
(Review: Eschatology Two, Phase 12.page.8)
(c) This is the truths of the Vail. Not my will but thine be done. / Cross / counting the cost
b. This is the reality of the Day of Atonement
(Review: Phase 11 "The day of Atonement)
c. Some say that the Day of Atonement is all Israel being saved
In the last days there is a time set aside in God's purpose, for the Jews (the children of
the flesh of Abraham. Rom.9:1-8) During this time,"if the abide not still in unbelief, shall
be graffed in...again." (Rom.11:23) "So all Israel (all those that believe in the Deliverer,
Jesus, the Messiah) shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the
Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: For this is my covenant (Heb.8:10,
Heb.1);16-22, 2Cor.3:1-3) unto them, when I shall take away their sins." (Rom 11:26-27)
This was foreshadowed in the Law of Moses. (Num.9:10-13, Col.2:16-17)
(2) "So all Israel"(that)"keep the Passover"
Speak "unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your posterity shall
be unclean by reason of a dead body, or be in a journey afar off, yet he shall keep the
passover unto the Lord. The fourteenth day of the second month (Exod.12:1-3) at even
they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs." (Num.9:10-11)
(a) Unclean by reason of a dead body.
The rejection Christ's crucifixion by "the children of the flesh of Abraham" (the Jews)
(Rom.9:1-8) made them "unclean," delaying their keeping of the Passover (i.e.
receiving Christ as the Messiah Dan.9:26, John.1:41) until the last day when they
will be are graffed in again. (Num.9:9-11) The key word is,"if" (Rom.11:21-25)
(b) Or be in a long journey afar off.
Broken off from the "Olive tree." (God's purpose. Eph.2:1-22; 3:1-12 / Acts.20:20,27)
The Jews were "broken off" (Rom.11:20) as Ishmael was because they mocked the
only begotten son, Isaac / Jesus (Heb.11:17 / Gen.22:1-14, Rom.9:8-21, Gal.4:21-31)
The Jews were "Broken off" (Rom.11:20) as Esau was because they despised their
birthright. (Gen.25:19, Exod.4:22, John.1:11, Isa.53:1-8)
They were "broken off" from the confirmation of the
covenant (Dan.9:27) that God had made with the
forefathers, (Rom.11:28) which resulted in "blindness
in part...happened to Israel, until the fulness of the
Gentiles be come in." (Rom.9-11:25)
This leaves 3½ years of the covenant yet to confirm to
the Jews today. This is seen in the two witnesses,
Moses and Elijah who were prophesying "where our
Lord was crucified," (Rev.11:8) continuing where
Jesus "began to do and teach."
(Acts.1:1) Review: Daniel Visions and Prophecies,
Phase Five. Pages.1-5
This is why God still has His hand on the Jews
today. He has not finished confirming His promise
(Covenant) with the forefathers, to redeem them
through The Lord Jesus Christ. It is not a separate plan
for the Jew and one for the Gentile!
Note: No second chance to experience Pentecost or Tabernacles.
They both have been fulfilled and door is shut. (Review of Phases.2, 8, 9, 10, 11)
5. After they had gathered in the last great harvest
It was still not the end of this feast in the seventh month. There was a great ingathering of all the
fruit of the land.(This is the grapes / wine and Olives / oil Exod.23:14-19, Lev.26:3-5, Deut.11:14)
There is a great last day harvest foreshadowed by the Feast of Tabernacles.
6. Then they were to dwell in Booths for seven days
On the fifteen day of this seventh month they were to "take you on the first day the boughs
of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook;
and ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days." (Lev.23:40)
This was the end! Not the blowing of Trumpets!
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Note what must be included with the "trump of God!"
If you interpret the Feast of trumpets to foreshadow the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, you also have to included everything that is connected with the "trump of God." (1Thes.4:13-18, 1Cor.15:51-52)
1. For example: When the "trump of God" sounds, the dead in Christ resurrect
When the "trump of God" and "last trump" (1Cor.15:51-52) sounds the dead in Christ rise first
and the those who are alive and remain..(1Thes.4:13-18) This cannot be separated from the
Second Coming
a. There only one resurrection for all the dead in Christ
There is only one resurrection for the dead in Christ when Christ returns. Therefore every
dead Old Testament saint (Eph.4:8) and New Testament saint (1Thes.4:13-18) must be in this
resurrection. There is no other! This resurrection (singlar) cannot be separated from the
Second Coming of The Lord Jesus Christ. Note these verses.
(1) Therefore "in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had
her." (Matt 22:28-31, Mark.12:23, Luke.20:33-35)
(2) Thou "shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed
at the resurrection of the just." (Luke 14:14-15)
(3) Shall "come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that
have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:29) One resurrection for the
those in Christ (the just or justified by Christ's blood - Rom.1:17), and one resurrection for
those outside of Christ. (the unjust, without hope - Acts.24:15; Eph.2:1-12)
(4) Martha saith unto him, "I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though
he were dead, yet shall he live:" (John 11:24-26)
(5) So "also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in
incorruption: (1 Cor 15:42-52)
Note: It is impossible to have the dead in Christ rise before the Tribulation because
there is no resurrection there. It does not take place until after the Tribulation.
2. The "trump of God" is the seventh trumpet
When Jesus returns the 7th. trumpet (the 3rd. Woe) sounds. "And the seventh angel sounded;
and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the
kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever."(Rev.11:15,
19:11-21) This cannot be separated from the Second Coming
a. Before this 7th. Trumpet can sound the first six trumpets have to sound. (Note: "The first
angel sounded..." then "the second angel sounded..." then "the third...the fourth...the
fifth...the sixth...the seventh...")
b. Before the 1st. angel can sound, they have to be given the 7 trumpets. (Rev.8:2)
c. Before the 7th seal can be opened, the previous 6 seals had to be opened. (Rev.6:1-17)
(Click here for details of the order of events in Revelation)
3. The "trump of God" is the destruction of the antichrist
When Jesus returns He will destroy the antichrist "with the spirit of his mouth, and shall
destroy with the brightness of his coming." (2Thes.2:8-9) This cannot be separated from
the Second Coming
a. This is after he has had "power to continue 42 months (1260 days, time, times and
half a time Rev.13:5, Rev.12:6,14)
b. The apostle Paul had to remind the Thessalonians of this order because they were thinking
that "the day of Christ was at hand." (2Thes.2:1-2) He said, "Remember ye not, that when I
was with you, I told you these things." (2Thes.2:5)
4. The two witnesses
The Two witnesses prophesy for 1260 days, (3½ years Rev.12:6,14) after which they are
killed by the beast. (antichrist) Then the Bible says, "The second woe is past; (Rev.8:1-2,6,7-
13) and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. And the seventh angel sounded; and there
were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms
of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever." (Rev.11:14-15) The two
witnesses cannot be separated from the Second Coming.
5. Conclusion: There are no trumpets sound before the 7th Seal
How then can the Feast of trumpets be foreshadowing the Pre-Tribulation Rapture before the
first seal is opened, when the trumpets are not given to the seven angels, until all the seals have
been opened? The only "trump of God," (1Thes.4:13-18) is the "last trump," (1Cor.15:51-52) the
last of seven trumpets that blow in the Book of Revelation. (Review: Phase.10)
Rapture because of the words, the "trump of God." "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." (1Thes.4:16-17)
What is the Feast of Trumpets?
The Colossian Church was told that this "holyday" (Festival day of the blowing of trumpets Lev.23:23-24) was a "shadow (Col.2:16-17, 1Cor.15:45) of things to come; but the body is of Christ." (i.e. The one foreshadowed is Christ) Jesus said,"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, (the Feast of Trumpets) or the prophets: (that prophesied concerning the Feast of trumpets Joel.2:2; 2:15, Acts.3:19-24, 1Peter.1:10-12) I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." (Matt.5:17)
1. Trumpets was to open up the Feast of Tabernacles
Speak "unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall
ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation." (Lev.23:24)
a. Tabernacles was the end of their calendar year
(1) At "the end of the year." (Exod.23:14-19, Note:v.16)
(2) Trumpets was an Annoucement / proclamation (Num.10:9-10) of the beginning of the
end. It was not the end. (Lev.23:23-44)
(3) The trumpet sound was to bring them to the 10th.day (The Day of Atonement Lev.23:26-
32) and the 15th.day. This was where they dwelt in Booths. (Lev.23:33-44)
b. First the "natural" (1Cor.15:45; 10:1-11, Rom.15:4)
If this (the 1st.day Lev.23:23-24) is the end (1Thes.4:13-18) for the Church, (as those that
hold to the trumpets being the Pre-Tribulation Rapture say), then why would the shadow (the
natural 1Cor.15:45, Col.2:16-17) reveal that the end was not until 22nd. day of the seventh
month?
Note: You cannot have a shadow without a reality. (i.e. something casting that shadow)
c. The "spiritual" (1Cor.15:45; 10:1-11, Rom.15:4)
This blowing of trumpets on the first day of the seventh month is foreshadowing the time that
our generation is now living in. There is a trumpet sound going out today! It is not the sound
of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. It is not a sound that we could be gone at any moment. It is
the prophetic sound of the the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher (Eph.4:11-16)
sounding out the Word of God to the Church to prepare us for the 10th day. (The day of
atonement, the marriage of Christ and His Church) (Review: The Feast of Trumpets, Phase 11)
(1) 1948-2011 AD.
Over these past 63+years the Spirit of God has been setting in place the ministries of
the apostle and prophet once again in the Church. (Review:Samson) (This will complete the
Eph.4:11 ministries) When they are fully established, they will blow the sound to come to
the 10th. day, just as the sons of Aaron blew to the Church in the wilderness. (Num.10:8)
(2) Jesus said, "my sheep hear my voice" (my trumpet sound Rev.1:10-20)
Today, every born again (John.10:27) believer can sense (hear) the sound because
Jesus said we can. He said that the Holy Spirit would guide us into all truth. (John.16:12-
15, 1Cor.2:1-14) The only way you will miss the "sound," is because you choose not to
listen! (Heb.3:7-19) It is your choice, God is not playing favorites!
2. After this Feast is opened then there was a waiting period of ten days
This number is not a "idle word." i.e. useless (Matt.12:36) This number ten was inspired by
God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness"
(2Peter.1:21, 2Tim.3:6-17) The number "10" carries the thought of proving, testing, discipline
and order.
a. The number "ten"
(1) Abraham was tested 10 years before he gave into Sarah. (Gen.16:3)
(2) Israel was tempted 10 times in the wilderness. (Num.14:22)
(3) Ruth had 10 years of proving before she moved. (Ruth.1:4)
(4) Nehemiah's enemies tried to discover him 10 times. (Neh.4:12)
(5) Daniel went 10 days to prove himself. (Dan.1:12)
(6) The Church of Smyrna had tribulation 10 days. (Rev.2:10)
Note: The shadow / pattern reveals there is a testing and a proving ahead for God's people.
David said, "Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart." (Psa. 26:2-3,
Exod.16:2, Deut.8:2; 13:13, Judges.2:22) Some think that God does not prove us or test us.
On the contrary, the apostle Paul says that we should be "teaching and admonishing one
another...with Psa.26:2-3. (Col.3:16)
b. Waiting is not a strange thing
But, "beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand
years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack (delay, not late and not
early) concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward,
not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2Peter.3:8-9)
(Think about this! 10 years is only approx.15 minutes before the Lord)
(1) The waiting is by design / pattern
(a) There was 120 year wait for Noah by design. (Gen.6:5-22, Luke.17:26-30)
(b) The "scoffers" in Peter's day were saying, "Where is the promise of His coming?"
They were scoffing the waiting. Peter was saying, the waiting is by design.
(2Peter.3:1-9)
(b) Abraham and Sarah had to wait because of God's design. (Gen.15:1-4; 16:3; 18:1-15)
(c) They had to wait in Jerusalem until the day of Pentecost by design. They had to wait for
the actual Feast day on the 50th.day (Lev.23:15-21, Acts.1:4) because God was
fulfilling (completing) according to His pattern.
Note: This 10 day waiting period between the blowing of trumpets and the day of
atonement is also by design. (Lev.23:23-32) See #4 Don't get weary in well doing as
both the wise and the foolish virgins did.(Gal.6:9, Matt.25:1-13)
4. After the ten days it was the day was the day of atonement
This happened once a year, (Heb.9:7) at the end of their calendar year. (Exod.23:16)
This was when the High Priest "cleansed the sanctuary." (The Tabernacle, House, Temple of God
- Lev.16:1-34;23:32, Dan.8:14, Matt.13:24-30, 36-43, 1Peter.4:17) "because of the (collective)
uncleanness of Israel." This was when the "church in the wilderness" (Acts.7:38, 1Cor.10:11)
stood "clean from all...sin." (Lev.16:30)
a. Reality: There will be a Church totally clean from all sin.
The Ephesian Church was told that Jesus would "present it to himself a glorious church, not
having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."
(Eph.5:27)
The "alive and remain" will be that glorious Church, the only question is when?(1) The Ephesian Church
(a) They were saved / Born again. (Passover)
(b) Water Baptized (Unleavened Bread) and
raised to walk in newness of life (Firstfruits)
(c) The were Baptized with the Holy Ghost.
(Pentecost)
(d) Yet they still needed "the washing of water
by the word" to remove the spots, wrinkles,
blemishes. (Eph.5:21-33)
"This is a great mystery:
but I speak concerning Christ
and the church." (Eph.5:32)
(2) Why does the Church need this washing?
This is so the Church can be married to Him,
because without it He would unequally yoked.
(2Cor.6:14-18) If we are not like Him, we cannot
marry Him. (1John.3:2, Eph.4:11-16, Rom.8:28- 29, 2Cor.3:18)
Note: It is the "washing of the word," (Eph.5:26)
that removes the spots, wrinkles and presents
the Church "holy and without blemish."not the
"twinkling of an eye." (1Cor.15:51-52)
This is why is there a waiting, proving and testing? (The 10 day wait between the
blowing of trumpets and the day of atonement) It is to "to know whether you love the Lord
your God with all your heart and with all your soul." (Exod.16:2, Deut.8:2; 13:1-3,
Judges.2:22, Psa.26:2)
(a) My own words: Do you want to marry Christ for His money or because you love Him?
Remember, you are marrying "up," you don't deserve anything. You have been
"espoused" (2Cor.11:1-3) because of God's mercy and grace. (Eph.2:1-9)
(b) This proving and testing will reveal who are the tares. (false Bride Rev.17) This will
cause the "falling away." (2Thes.2:1-3)
(Review: Eschatology Two, Phase 12.page.8)
(c) This is the truths of the Vail. Not my will but thine be done. / Cross / counting the cost
b. This is the reality of the Day of Atonement
(Review: Phase 11 "The day of Atonement)
c. Some say that the Day of Atonement is all Israel being saved
In the last days there is a time set aside in God's purpose, for the Jews (the children of
the flesh of Abraham. Rom.9:1-8) During this time,"if the abide not still in unbelief, shall
be graffed in...again." (Rom.11:23) "So all Israel (all those that believe in the Deliverer,
Jesus, the Messiah) shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the
Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: For this is my covenant (Heb.8:10,
Heb.1);16-22, 2Cor.3:1-3) unto them, when I shall take away their sins." (Rom 11:26-27)
This was foreshadowed in the Law of Moses. (Num.9:10-13, Col.2:16-17)
(2) "So all Israel"(that)"keep the Passover"
Speak "unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your posterity shall
be unclean by reason of a dead body, or be in a journey afar off, yet he shall keep the
passover unto the Lord. The fourteenth day of the second month (Exod.12:1-3) at even
they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs." (Num.9:10-11)
(a) Unclean by reason of a dead body.
The rejection Christ's crucifixion by "the children of the flesh of Abraham" (the Jews)
(Rom.9:1-8) made them "unclean," delaying their keeping of the Passover (i.e.
receiving Christ as the Messiah Dan.9:26, John.1:41) until the last day when they
will be are graffed in again. (Num.9:9-11) The key word is,"if" (Rom.11:21-25)
(b) Or be in a long journey afar off.
Broken off from the "Olive tree." (God's purpose. Eph.2:1-22; 3:1-12 / Acts.20:20,27)
The Jews were "broken off" (Rom.11:20) as Ishmael was because they mocked the
only begotten son, Isaac / Jesus (Heb.11:17 / Gen.22:1-14, Rom.9:8-21, Gal.4:21-31)
The Jews were "Broken off" (Rom.11:20) as Esau was because they despised their
birthright. (Gen.25:19, Exod.4:22, John.1:11, Isa.53:1-8)
They were "broken off" from the confirmation of the
covenant (Dan.9:27) that God had made with the
forefathers, (Rom.11:28) which resulted in "blindness
in part...happened to Israel, until the fulness of the
Gentiles be come in." (Rom.9-11:25)
This leaves 3½ years of the covenant yet to confirm to
the Jews today. This is seen in the two witnesses,
Moses and Elijah who were prophesying "where our
Lord was crucified," (Rev.11:8) continuing where
Jesus "began to do and teach."
(Acts.1:1) Review: Daniel Visions and Prophecies,
Phase Five. Pages.1-5
This is why God still has His hand on the Jews
today. He has not finished confirming His promise
(Covenant) with the forefathers, to redeem them
through The Lord Jesus Christ. It is not a separate plan
for the Jew and one for the Gentile!
Note: No second chance to experience Pentecost or Tabernacles.
They both have been fulfilled and door is shut. (Review of Phases.2, 8, 9, 10, 11)
5. After they had gathered in the last great harvest
It was still not the end of this feast in the seventh month. There was a great ingathering of all the
fruit of the land.(This is the grapes / wine and Olives / oil Exod.23:14-19, Lev.26:3-5, Deut.11:14)
There is a great last day harvest foreshadowed by the Feast of Tabernacles.
6. Then they were to dwell in Booths for seven days
On the fifteen day of this seventh month they were to "take you on the first day the boughs
of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook;
and ye shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days." (Lev.23:40)
This was the end! Not the blowing of Trumpets!
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Note what must be included with the "trump of God!"
If you interpret the Feast of trumpets to foreshadow the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, you also have to included everything that is connected with the "trump of God." (1Thes.4:13-18, 1Cor.15:51-52)
1. For example: When the "trump of God" sounds, the dead in Christ resurrect
When the "trump of God" and "last trump" (1Cor.15:51-52) sounds the dead in Christ rise first
and the those who are alive and remain..(1Thes.4:13-18) This cannot be separated from the
Second Coming
a. There only one resurrection for all the dead in Christ
There is only one resurrection for the dead in Christ when Christ returns. Therefore every
dead Old Testament saint (Eph.4:8) and New Testament saint (1Thes.4:13-18) must be in this
resurrection. There is no other! This resurrection (singlar) cannot be separated from the
Second Coming of The Lord Jesus Christ. Note these verses.
(1) Therefore "in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had
her." (Matt 22:28-31, Mark.12:23, Luke.20:33-35)
(2) Thou "shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed
at the resurrection of the just." (Luke 14:14-15)
(3) Shall "come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that
have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:29) One resurrection for the
those in Christ (the just or justified by Christ's blood - Rom.1:17), and one resurrection for
those outside of Christ. (the unjust, without hope - Acts.24:15; Eph.2:1-12)
(4) Martha saith unto him, "I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though
he were dead, yet shall he live:" (John 11:24-26)
(5) So "also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in
incorruption: (1 Cor 15:42-52)
Note: It is impossible to have the dead in Christ rise before the Tribulation because
there is no resurrection there. It does not take place until after the Tribulation.
2. The "trump of God" is the seventh trumpet
When Jesus returns the 7th. trumpet (the 3rd. Woe) sounds. "And the seventh angel sounded;
and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the
kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever."(Rev.11:15,
19:11-21) This cannot be separated from the Second Coming
a. Before this 7th. Trumpet can sound the first six trumpets have to sound. (Note: "The first
angel sounded..." then "the second angel sounded..." then "the third...the fourth...the
fifth...the sixth...the seventh...")
b. Before the 1st. angel can sound, they have to be given the 7 trumpets. (Rev.8:2)
c. Before the 7th seal can be opened, the previous 6 seals had to be opened. (Rev.6:1-17)
(Click here for details of the order of events in Revelation)
3. The "trump of God" is the destruction of the antichrist
When Jesus returns He will destroy the antichrist "with the spirit of his mouth, and shall
destroy with the brightness of his coming." (2Thes.2:8-9) This cannot be separated from
the Second Coming
a. This is after he has had "power to continue 42 months (1260 days, time, times and
half a time Rev.13:5, Rev.12:6,14)
b. The apostle Paul had to remind the Thessalonians of this order because they were thinking
that "the day of Christ was at hand." (2Thes.2:1-2) He said, "Remember ye not, that when I
was with you, I told you these things." (2Thes.2:5)
4. The two witnesses
The Two witnesses prophesy for 1260 days, (3½ years Rev.12:6,14) after which they are
killed by the beast. (antichrist) Then the Bible says, "The second woe is past; (Rev.8:1-2,6,7-
13) and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly. And the seventh angel sounded; and there
were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms
of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever." (Rev.11:14-15) The two
witnesses cannot be separated from the Second Coming.
5. Conclusion: There are no trumpets sound before the 7th Seal
How then can the Feast of trumpets be foreshadowing the Pre-Tribulation Rapture before the
first seal is opened, when the trumpets are not given to the seven angels, until all the seals have
been opened? The only "trump of God," (1Thes.4:13-18) is the "last trump," (1Cor.15:51-52) the
last of seven trumpets that blow in the Book of Revelation. (Review: Phase.10)
