No Truth Left Behind: Rapture and Tribulation Truth

INTRODUCTION

Is the "Great Tribulation" about to engulf this earth, with Armageddon following on its heels? Or will time continue on for many, many years before the "last day scenario" depicted in the Bible descends on the world? What is the church’s role?

These questions as well as other similar ones are the focus of countless of books with which today's bookshelves are overcrowded. New books come out almost daily as the concern over these questions fill the minds of many.

There are many voices out there and many views and interpretations of scripture that deal with these subjects.

The Lord put in my heart several years ago to write a book on the sequence of events (7 seals, 7 trumpets, etc.) spoken of in the book of Revelation.

Very early on, as I began to write, I saw that a fairly lengthy "Introduction" would be needed in order to put things in perspective before embarking on reviewing the events that would unfold in Revelation.

Three years and several hundred pages later, I finished the introduction and part of that is what you are now reading. The original book is an entirely different book called "The Sequence of Revelation", which is the fourth book to be written.

As I began to write this so called "Introduction to the Book of Revelation", the Lord began to show me things in his Word that I had never seen before. Much of my end time "eschatology" changed before my very eyes, or should I say the interpretations I had clung on to given by others, began to fall by the wayside.

I cannot even begin to describe in words the splendor of the journey through the pages of God's/Yahwah’s Word, the Holy Bible, of which I pursued.

I believe it is vital for Christians to understand the times in which they live, which I believe are leading up to the soon return of our Lord Yahshuwah/Jesus Christ, in the near future.

Questions such as, "When will the rapture take place? Will it be before, during, or at the end of the "Great Tribulation", needed to be answered with authority, truthfulness, and biblical precision?

How long is the "Great Tribulation"? Who are the Two Witnesses, The 144,000, The Woman In The Wilderness, and “Mystery Babylon", are not not just theological parlor questions, nor are they to be dismissed as just questions for theologians or religious fanatics as some would call me. The answers to these questions are of great importance to those that are alive at the time of the "Great Tribulation?

Serious study needs to be undertaken to unearth the truth to these questions for the "truth's sake", and not just to uphold or re-enforce previously pre-conceived interpretations of which may not have any basis in biblical fact.

Unknowingly, that's what I had done while simply wanting to write an introduction to the sequence of events foretold in Revelation, that instead of being a mere few pages of introductory material, became a book in itself consisting of several hundred pages. I had not held on to my previously held beliefs in the process of which I am grateful to the Spirit of Yah.

There are many books written about the last days, the rapture, the millennial reign, etc. Many more will be coming on the scene as we draw nearer to the "Second Coming of our Lord Jesus/Yahshuwah Christ".

I have read well over two hundred books concerning these issues and the different opinions and truths expressed in them. However, many are written to establish a pre-conceived doctrine to which its author has and the issues of which he writes, that are without scriptural evidence. Some of the books have magnificent insight, revelation, and truth on certain areas, but misinterpretations in others. I will mention and quote many of them in these volumes. One should absolutely read other opposing ideas concerning his or hers established doctrine, constantly searching the truth with humility with the aid of the Holy Spirit, whom without, no truth can be found in scripture.

Also, there are other writings that are and were considered as scripture that are not included in the canon of today. Canon means a list of books of the Bible officially accepted by the church as genuine. Today we have the Protestant Bible containing 66 books. The Catholic Bible has additional books included that the Protestant Bible does not. Furthermore, during certain periods of history, the Bible consisted of books that are not now included in the canon and some of the books included now were not included during certain periods of church history.

"Again, we need to remember that there were regional differences in the early church. The churches in the West used Revelation, but not those in the East; the East accepted Hebrews and regarded it as Pauline, while the West took many more years to come to a similar position. Up to the fifth century, the Syrian Church preferred Tation's Harmony of the Gospels (known as the Diatessaron) over the fourfold Gospels. And there is no doubt that some of the churches used noncanonical books. 1st Clement, for example, was read in the Roman Church long after it initially was sent there. In A.D. 367, when Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, wrote his "Festal Letter" to the churches under his jurisdiction, he acknowledged that "The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles" and "The Shepherd of Hermas" was read in the church along with the books he was commending as canonical."¹

Some of the books, such as "The Book of Enoch", translated by R. H. Charles, "The Catholic Apocrypha", and "The Last Book of the Bible and the forgotten books of Eden" by World Bible Publishers, Inc., have a wealth of information about the "tribulation" period and the last days. Much of the language and writings concerning the tribulation, the millennium, etc., contained in these books, do not leave much for interpretation to such, as they speak plainly about these topics.

I believe some of the books contained in those writings shed tremendous light on these subjects.

Many early Christian ideas can come into a much clearer focus and reality when these books are studied. At worst, they give insight into our church father's or early Christian thinking.

I wish to make it clear that the quotes from others used in these volumes are not used to insinuate that those being quoted endorse the overall findings in this treatise nor the main thrust of the subject being discussed wherein their quotes are used, but simply that they endorse only what they are quoted as saying.

Those who have within them a desire (put there by God/Yahwah) to study and know about the end times, will read many of these books. Read them!! Take the truth in the area to which the Holy Spirit of Yah reveals it to you and discard the rest. Do not let one thought, quote or idea that doesn't line up with the Bible, and the Spirit of Truth, make you discard the other truths contained within the book you are reading. Only with prayer and studying the scriptures with meekness and the grace of Yah via the Holy Spirit will the truth come.!!

So, read, study, seek and pray about these things and you will be richly and deeply rewarded with the truth and revelation of Yah's Word and his plans concerning these end times.

Any serious "bible prophecy" student who frequents Christian bookstores today for hopefully more information concerning the times we live in, should well recognize the proliferation of such material. It seems as though several new books, or new printings of old material continue to come on the scene weekly in light of today’s difficult economic and geopolitical times.

The apparent difficulty that arises is finding the time to review all this material at the bookstores, let alone all the newsletters, audiotapes, videotapes and conferences held concerning the subjects of the end time scenario.

The other easily recognizable problem is the dissention and the many opposing views concerning all of the subject matter that pertains to the end time scenario.

But the fortunate, positive side is that much new information and deeper insights into the "last days" abound. Many suppositions and views long held, are seemingly being replaced by those new insights, concerning the Antichrist, the beast, the ten kingdoms or horns on the beast, the little horn, etc. I also believe that the Book of Daniel, which was a sealed book until the "time of the end" is now unsealed, putting us very near the "time of the end".

One reason for these "new revelations" of truth, is that as history is recorded and the closer we get to the "end", much reflection can be cast on previous "theories". And that, in light of these now historical developments, false theories and assumptions can and will ultimately fall by the wayside.

Unfortunately, many authors and scholars fail to see their "false assumptions" fall as they are unwilling and blind to the newly recorded history. Having to admit their earlier conclusions as being wrong will prove much too difficult for many of them, and they will be discredited.

We must allow room for our "eschatology" to develop and change as events begin to continue to unfold, forever weighing history and events as they unfold against scripture. The Bible is our plumb bob and measuring instrument. All things must line up with it or they are false indeed!

The identity of these ten kings, is just one of the many questions raised concerning "eschatology". Who are the Antichrist, the False Prophet, and the Great Whore? What or where is Babylon? All of these are legitimate questions, and our search for these answers is equally as legitimate. Truthfully, identifying these hidden mysteries is a monumental task to which many are devoted, and rightly should be.

When it becomes obvious, and it will, as to the answer of these questions, the impact on lives will be enormous. Being able to intelligently show others, the identity of these "prophetic" figures that were foretold centuries ago, in the Bible will without a doubt be a powerful tool in revealing to others, the awesome God we Christians serve and his name is Yahwah, Yah for short.

I firmly believe that the answer to these questions are pertinent to the "spiritual well being" of every Christian that is alive today, or more precisely pertinent to, those that will be alive just prior to and at the beginning of the Great Tribulation. And if you do not believe in any such thing as the "Great Tribulation", then you are in serious trouble and ready for deception on a scale that you do not comprehend.

I also believe that the answers too many of the above questions are now becoming evident and clear in the Bible. I further believe that the refusal to believe the truth concerning these matters eludes many, because they simply do not want to believe something contrary to their present held beliefs. I know this is a bold statement, but nevertheless I make it.

The things that are in these four volumes are hard! And it was equally as hard to write them as they came against what I was taught in Bible College.

Jesus said some things to his disciples, that were hard also, and many followed him no more. The reason this book is written is that, that might not be said concerning you; that through preparation, you would continue to follow him, when the following gets tough as the Tribulation draws near.

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.

Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day." John 6:53, 54

"Many therefore of his disciples, when they heard this, said, This is a hard saying, who can bear it?" John 6:60

"From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?" John 6:66, 67

I pray that these volumes are written in such a manner that you will be able to use them as a reference again and again with ease and that you would not waver when the going gets tough and the deception abounds.

I believe that without a doubt the years ahead will prove to herald and show biblical prophecy fulfilled as being unmatched heretofore.

Not only is it my prayer that this book will serve to help and guide you in perpetual preparation for the "beginning of the Great Tribulation" as well as the "birth pangs" that precede it, but that it would also serve as a roadmap "during" it.

If this book brings just one person to Yahshua/Jesus, by its "unveiling" of prophetic scripture recorded in the Bible, then it will have been well worth the endeavor, indeed.

In the trying times ahead, I pray this book will somehow shine a light upon the deception that will surely abound as it does now already abound.

The end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 should clearly demonstrate the seriousness of the times in which we live in and that they are changing fast and furious before our very eyes.

To Yahwah/God I give all the glory, and praise be to the only "begotten" son of God, Yahshua/Jesus Christ, our Lord and only "Savior", to which this book is dedicated through the power of the "Holy Spirit" who leads us into all truth and may we serve him and “the body of Christ” during the difficult times ahead.

The times we live in are filled with deceivers in the world, which is understandable, but the organized church is just as bad for it is in bed with the world.

In the coming weeks, months and years, the clamoring voices of those on TV and radio, as well as the internet, who purport to believe that the rapture is near, will fill the airwaves with their unbiblical dissertations on the rapture and not only deceive many but give them a false hope of escaping the Tribulation, which this book hopefully will lay to rest that unscriptural teaching.

Finally, this book is written for the “victory of believers” during the Great Tribulation, that they would become “overcomers” and that in spite of the persecution of the New World Order, they would be victorious and make the Lord’s enemies his footstool in preparation for his return to earth and his setting up of his kingdom to rule and reign forever in the earth.

And last but not least that they would be able to show others that Yahshua is coming back and coming back soon to those that believe in him.

CHAPTER ONE

Laying the Foundation

Introduction

A new millennium has settled in on mankind. Many in the world today understand that the dawning of a "New Age" is not on the horizon but here! The year 2000 has come and gone with rapid speed and a new millennium has not only begun, but is forcing its way into the lives of those on the planet. Only once since the death of Christ has man witnessed the milestone of the beginning of a new millennium. It was of course the year 1000 A.D. There is exceeding deception in the world today on both spiritual and political issues.

It is God's desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance. Sadly, since man was created, many have not chosen repentance and many have perished. Such has continued throughout history and shall continue to the end! This is my desire; that these volumes will reach many, both in the secular world and the Church of God,

(1) to enlighten them to the lateness of the hour in which we live, (2) to warn them of the things to come, (3) hope, that many will come to repentance, and last but not least, (4) prepare them for the days coming soon!

To those who study these words, that do not know Yahshua/Jesus Christ as their savior, it is my solemn prayer that you would find true enlightenment in him. For you see, in my youth I was turned off to Christianity, even though as a child I attended church regularly. For nearly twelve years as a young adult, I adhered to Buddhism, dabbled in the occult, parapsychology, and eventually became a Scientologist. Only when an acquaintance of mine back in 1980 when I was asked if I would read a book that he had, and after much resistance, did I again search out Christianity for truth.

The book was titled "The Late Great Planet Earth", by author, Hal Lindsey. It became clear to me through reading this book about Biblical Prophecy, that the Bible was truly in a class of its own. Sure, I had read Nostrodamus, Edgar Cayce, Ruth Montgomery, Jess Stearn and many other prophetic works, but never before had one given such prophecies that could be so clearly seen, being fulfilled before my very eyes. Only through divine grace did Yahwah/God show me the deception I had been in for the past twelve years. I repented and started on a journey through his Word that is ongoing to this day and hopefully beyond, if Yahwah/God permits.

I pray that you will find comfort (by becoming a believer in Yahshua/Jesus Christ) and that this book will lead you into the true doctrine of the time of the end that it portrays. I pray Yah will build the truth for you.

My prayer is simple. It is my prayer that you would earnestly search the scriptures, let go of man's doctrines, and allow the Holy Spirit of God/Yah to lead you into all truth. I have no denominational doctrines to defend. I have no denominational statements and beliefs to further. Truth is my only aim. The hour is getting indeed late and it should be of grave concern to you. To Yahwah/God be all the glory! I hope that the scriptural evidence of that which I embark on here is what proves to be the truth. I realize that I don’t have all the truth, and may have some errors in my eschatology still, but hopefully they are minute and would not hinder the thread of the truth I hope to present here about the post tribulation rapture of the church. This volume is about "The Second Coming of Yahshua/Jesus Christ" and his saints. It is my deepest desire that this treatise will help to prepare you for what is about to come to this planet, shortly.

The First Step

This book is for the preparation for the days to come. The fact that you are reading this is the first step in understanding the days of the end times, and the preparation for it. The thirst for knowledge and truth about these events, is that first step. Make no mistake about it. God wants to reveal his truth to you!

Yahshua tells his disciples, "...when he, the Spirit of Truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth...and he will show you things to come," John 16:13.

At least one third of the Bible is directly related to the events of the last days. Yah tells Abraham in Genesis 18:17, "Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?"

John says in Revelation 1:1-3, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly (suddenly, swiftly)¹ come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John."

Who bore record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

Blessed is he that breadth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein, for the time is at hand."

Yahshua goes on to tell us, "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches." Revelation 2:29; 3:22

"Surely, the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

The lion hath roared, who will not fear? The Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophesy." Amos 3:7, 8

But how does one prepare for these days? And how does one prepare to receive the revelations given in God's word? Why should we prepare? When will the revelation of God's Word be revealed? I with all humility, will try to answer those pertinent questions.

Yah's Word has already been written. He has already revealed everything in his written Word about the things to come. Now we must come to understand it. We are told that when we pray for wisdom, pray for understanding also. Wisdom without understanding is profitless. Proverbs. 24:3

Why Prepare For The Tribulation?

In "The Shepherd of Hermas", The First Book of Hermas, which is called his Vision, Hermas saw a vision about the tribulation period.

The vision was about a beast and his overcoming the beast. Let us look at this vision.

"I saw a vision, brethren, twenty days after the former vision; a representation of the tribulation that is at hand..." Vision 4:1

"And the sun shone a little; and behold I saw a great beast, as it were a whale; and fiery locusts came out of its mouth..." Vision 4:8

"Now the beast came on in such a manner, as if it could at once have devoured a city." Vision 4:11

"...but by the power of God, and through his singular mercy, I escaped it.

Thou didst escape it well said she, because thou didst cast thy whole care upon God, and opened thy heart unto him, believing that thou couldest be safe by no other than by his great and honourable name." Vision 4:16-17

"Go therefore, and relate to the elect of God the great things he (God) hath done for thee. And thou shalt say unto them, that this beast is the figure of the trial that is about to come."

"If therefore, ye shall have prepared yourselves, ye may escape it, if your heart be pure and without spot; and if ye shall serve God all the rest of your days without complaint.

Cast all your cares upon the Lord, and he will direct them. Believe in God, ye doubtful, because he can do all things; he can both turn away his wrath from you, and send you help and security.

Woe to the doubtful, to those who shall hear these words and shall despise them; it had been better for them that they had not been born." Vision 4:19-22

"Wherefore do not thou cease to speak these things in the ears of the saints. Here ye have the figure of the great tribulation that is about to come; which if you please shall be nothing to you." Vision 4:28

So here we have a vision of the great tribulation; and that if you prepare yourselves, you may escape it, and it will be nothing to you. You can be safe if you cast your care upon the Lord, and trust him and if your heart is pure and without spot. He will send you help and security.

One who is not prepared for what is to come upon the earth during these end of the last days, are punished. "A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. " Proverbs. 22:3

"And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men and every bondsman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us , and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb." Revelation 6:15, 16

"Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness; it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord's anger." Zephaniah 2:3

Forewarned is forearmed. Just as in all of the Old Testament prophecies given by the Old Testament prophets were the forewarning of future events that were to come. They were a call to repentance. Forewarned with the foreknowledge of what would be the result of Yah's people's disobedience to his voice, his laws, and his commandments. The choice of blessings or cursings are a result of our obedience or disobedience. This same message is for the church and mankind. Listen to the voice of the Lord and those who repeat it!

Robert Van Kampen, in his book, "The Sign", expanded edition, has some wonderful insights concerning these end times, and although I disagree with some of his conclusions, these insights of his should not be discarded.

Concerning the why's of preparing, I wish to quote from him. "How much more, then, will His holiness demand chastisement of unspiritual and disobedient Christians (part of the spiritual line of Abraham) who have so much more light through His completed Word and so much capacity for righteousness by the power of His indwelling Spirit? The Bible is fearfully clear that all impurities in the church will be purged (I Peter 4:12, 13, 17, 18), in order that every believer might be presented to the divine Bridegroom 'as a pure virgin' (2 Corinthians 11:2), 'blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ' (I Corinthians 1:8)."¹

Continuing with Mr. Van Kampen, "...God's promises have always been to the faithful remnant who truly believe in Him, and that only that remnant will be prepared, by His gracious power, to face and toovercome the end-time challenges and afflictions portrayed in the following pages (the pages of his book). Each reader must evaluate and decide for himself."²

"...Contrary to what many may believe or have been taught, what we believe about end-times is critical - if not for our own well being, then certainly for the well being of our children or their children!."³

"...Christians who experience any part of the events occurring during the (seventieth week) ⁴ from the relatively mild shudderings of the initial 'birth pangs' to the unmerciful atrocities of the Great Tribulation by the Antichrist - will need to know the full truth of those times if they are to remain faithful to their Lord and confident in His Word."⁵

"But there is no reason to be unprepared. "...the degree to which Christians will be persecuted by Antichrist and his ungodly forces in the last days (especially during the Great tribulation) will be directly dependent on the degree to which we are spiritually prepared."⁶

In the first three chapters of Revelation, Yahshua/Jesus makes some dire warnings to those in the church during the end of time before he returns.

The footnote in my Bible says it this way:

Chapters 2, 3 These chapters contain letters to the seven churches. These were local churches in Asia Minor, but they were each representatives of a particular age in church history. Therefore, in a very marvelous way, the Lord takes churches currently existing at that time and compares their behavior and their circumstances with certain epochs, which were yet to appear in church history. Throughout the Book of Revelation, the Lord wants to make clear that He is writing the history of the future.

Look now at what Yahshua says to the people of the church at Smyrna, "Fear none of those things which thou shall suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried, and ye shall have tribulation ten days; be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." Revelation 2:10

To the angel of the church in Pergamos, He says, "Repent, or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth." Revelation 2:16

To the people at the church in Thyatira, He says, "And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
Behold, I will cast her into a bed and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he, which searcheth the reins and hearts; and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as may as have not this doctrine (the doctrine of Jezebel that some were practicing mentioned in Revelation 2:20) and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak, I will put upon you none other burden.

But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations;

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers; even as I received my Father." Revelation 2:21-27

Yes the consequences of sin and those during the end of the last days committing such, result in their being cast into great tribulation, but those who walk in the Spirit, putting down the sins of the flesh, no other burden shall be put on them during great tribulation. They shall rule during that time over the nations.

And to the church at Sardis, He said He has not found their works perfect, to hold fast and repent, and, "If therefore thou shall not watch, I will come on thee as a thief and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments, and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy." Revelation 3:3, 4.

Now, to the church at Laodicea, Jesus speaks:

"So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; be zealous therefore, and repent. Revelation 3:15b-19.

Yahshua wants us to make him our Lord as well as our Savior, They go hand in hand. As a show of His love, He will rebuke and chasten His own as prudent parents should rebuke and chasten their own children, if they really love them. For their own good!! Yahshua will have those He loves tried in fire until nothing but pure gold is the result, so they might be clothed with white raiment in the end. However, it is much better we do it ourselves with the power of the Holy Spirit, before the time comes that we will be tried!!

And now finally to the words that Yahshua spoke to the church of Philadelphia. "Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown." Revelation 3:10, 11.

To Escape Or Nor To Escape

During the time of the tribulation spoken of in The Book of Revelation, which is the last seven years of existence as we know it today with sin, evil, and righteousness existing together in the earth along with man’s evil governments, many men including the Antichrist, shall try to take your crown of everlasting life.

Yahshua says he will keep thee (those that have kept His word and hast not denied his name Revelation 3:8) from the hour of temptation. One does not have to be removed from the earth, or raptured for Yahshua to keep them from the hour of temptation. Those that have prepared themselves shall be kept from that hour. That hour that shall be like no other time in history. I also believe that you can conclude that one hour equals seven years during this time period.

Yahshua also gives some pertinent advice to us in Luke 21:36, "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man."

Watch for what and escape what things?, you might ask.

Does escape mean to be raptured? First, let us look at what Yahshua/Jesus says about this question, then we shall look at the other questions.

"I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil." John 17:14, 15

Yahshuwah/Jesus does not want Yahwah/God to take us out of the world during this time, but instead he wants to keep us from the evil while we are on the earth. He wants to keep us from the evil beasts spoken of in Revelation 13:4, 5, that has power for 3-1/2 years!

"And they worshipped the dragon which gave power to 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." (3-1/2 years) Revelation 13:4, 5.

Yahshua has much to do for his saints during the last 3-1/2 years and much for his saints to do as well. Those that have an ear to hear the prophets and trust in his word.

"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

Sanctify (consecrate) them through thy truth; thy word is truth.

As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word" John 17:16-20

Yah wants to protect them, keep them from the evil, so that others might believe on Yahshua through their words; and not to take them out of the world!

Now, what does Yahshua want us to watch for, and pray always that we may be accounted worthy to escape?

"And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven." Luke 12:11

"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring" Luke 21:25

"Men's hearts failing them for fear; and looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken." Luke 21:26

"For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be." Mark 13:19

"For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled." Luke 21:22

"So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the Kingdom of God is neigh at hand”. Luke 21:31

Verily, I say unto you, This generation (THE ONE THAT SEES THESE THINGS COME TO PASS) shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. Luke 21:32

"For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?" Revelation 6:17.

Yah reveals to us in his word those who will be able to stand and how!

Instead of trying to put in my words what the scripture teaches about this question, I'll just quote the scripture.

"...but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart." Ephesians. 6:6

Just having knowledge about the days of the end is not enough. It is only the beginning! You must be able to do the "will of Yah" from your heart in order to stand.

"If therefore, ye shall have prepared yourselves, ye may escape it; if your heart be pure and without spot, and if ye shall serve God all the rest of your days without complaint". Vision 4:20

"And that servant which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes (lashes)." Luke 12:47

"But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more." Luke 12:48

In order to stand and serve Yah by doing his will during this horrible time, the preparation must be done in advance, which means prior to the beginning of this 3-1/2 year period known as the Great Tribulation. Those that have not prepared themselves will be beaten with many stripes. Those that knew their Lord's will, "that they should be without spot and their heart pure", (which is the preparation) and did not prepare themselves, will suffer and be beaten with many stripes, from their persecutors.

Those that did things worthy to be beaten, but did not know the Lord's will, shall also be beaten, but with few stripes, not many.

But those that have prepared themselves by their hearts being pure and without spot, they shall escape those things coming upon the earth, not by being removed from earth, but by being able to do Yah's will during this time of great tribulation.

Just as our Lord Yahshua, himself, warned those that are alive when the tribulation begins and that are exhibiting the characteristics of five of the seven churches in Asia depicted in Revelation Chapters 2 through 3, they would be cast into tribulation suffering the effects brought forth by it (Revelation 2:22). Some would have tribulation ten days for their sins, (Revelation 2:10), others would be removed (Revelation 2:5), fought against (Revelation 2:16), others Yahshua will come upon them as a thief.

These are monumental truths, that we had better pay heed to. And a warning not to be lightly dismissed!

CHAPTER TWO

Be Prepared

Introduction

Beginning in Ephesians 6:10, we see that we must put on the Whole Amour of Yahwah and that our feet must shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Without knowing what the truth (gospel) of peace is, you can't shod your feet. You will certainly fall!!

The brethren that put on the whole armor of Yah before the battle, not during it, shall stand, they shall be prepared.

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil days and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God:

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel.

For which I am and ambassador in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." Ephesians. 6:10-20.

Yahshua echoes the last two verses above in Mark 13:11, "But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand and what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate; but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye; for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost."

These last two verses answer the question as to why we should stand. We must stand so that we can boldly make known the mystery of the gospel unto others who do not know it.

We must stand having our loins girt about with truth. We must have and know the truth concerning the end of the last days. Without truth, we shall be lead away with every wind of doctrine; the doctrines of man and the doctrines of devils. I Timothy 4:1

Many false Christ’s will appear during the time that is coming soon. The gospel of the kingdom will be preached and disciples made in all nations. Yahshua promises this in Matthew. Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Then, after Yahshua rose from the dead, he came and spoke to his disciples.

"All power (authority) is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye, therefore, and teach (make disciples) all nations..." Matthew 28:18, 19.

"...true salvation is not in itself a protection against false doctrine. The believer who is not regularly in Yah's Word and who is continually seeking the guidance and strength of Yah's Spirit is easy prey for those who teach falsehood under the guise of Christianity."¹

Yahshua does not want our families to be broken up. We owe it to our children and our relatives to know the truth about Christ's second coming. Yahshua in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:36-44), gave some signs to look for. He likens the time to the time of Noah, and he then mentions the two in the field, one being taken and the other left. Then he says, "But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered (allowed²) his house to be broken up." Matthew 24:43.

Yah chooses to warn us of this impending doom so that our household will not be broken up and dispersed.

Yahshua tells us in Luke 12:35 "Let your loins be girded about and your lights burning." We learned in a few paragraphs earlier, what our loins should be girded with - Truth!

Gospel of the Kingdom

Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."

I would like to take this time to express my deeply held belief that there is more than just preaching the gospel that must happen before the end shall come. It is the gospel of the kingdom which he explains in the verses before this one as to what must be preached before the end.

Putting it boldly, the post tribulation rapture must be preached in all the world, and then the end will come!! This doesn’t mean that all will believe the message, but that it simply must be preached first.

And since almost no one is preaching that gospel, then the end cannot come yet.

In the verse preceding verse 14 above says, “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Yahshua didn’t say that those who believed until the pre-tribulation rapture happened would be saved, but those who endured unto the end, which he goes on to explain in the following verses that the end includes the abomination of desolation (when Satan, not the Antichrist stands up in Jerusalem), and that no flesh would be saved unless he shortened the days for the elect’s sake, and then in verse 29, he says that immediately after the tribulation of those days, he will appear in the clouds of heaven and gather together his elect from the four winds!

Getting this message out is the reason for this book!!!

We as good stewards of the Word must preach that you must endure until the end, and not put your hope in some false pre-tribulation rapture that 99 percent of Christendom that believes in a rapture now believes.

We must not cower to the false teachers who teach the false doctrine concerning the rapture!

Truth about Prophecy Equals Preparedness

The truth about Bible prophecy concerning these times must be preached. Yahshua warned us in Matthew 24 about false christs and prophets, (see Matthew 24:4, 5; 24:11).

I can think of nothing that is more powerful than a truth when it's time has finally come (revealed).

Concerning this, I wish to use some quotes from "How To Recognize The Antichrist", by Arthur E. Bloomfield² (in bold)

..."A worldwide sweep of Christianity and an unveiling of the prophetic Scriptures. There is nothing in the world more powerful than a truth when its time has come. God told Daniel that his predictions would be sealed up (as far as their influence is concerned) until the time of the end; that is, until their time had come. Then many would run to and fro (preach and teach), and knowledge would be increased.

The Bible is full of truth that in the past, have had little influence on the world. They have been for the most part disregarded by the church, but they are there for a purpose, and when their time has come, they will make a tremendous impact on the world. God has put in His Word a powerful punch for what the Bible calls "the time of the end". Satan will react by producing a host of false christs and false teachers. In Jesus' answer to the disciples, He puts this first, which might indicate that it is one of the first signs to look for.

The deceivers will preach prophecy. There have always been deceivers preaching Christ and His coming again. There have
always been wars and rumors of wars; these would not be signs unless there was something unusual about them, something that is different from anything that has happened before.

The unusual thing is that there will be many of them. False teachers and false religions will suddenly begin to multiply. They will pull so many people away from the church that the situation will really become serious.

There is a reason for this. The reason may be found in the clue, the time draweth near. Satan reads the signs; he knows what to preach to get the people. The last days of this age will be tremendous. The world will be changing fast. Everybody will realize that Bible prophecy is being fulfilled. If under those circumstances the churches cannot supply the information so much in demand, others will."

"...The churches are not ready for what is coming on the world. They know a little area of truth which they repeat over and over again. There is a little circle of knowledge containing a few basic truths and a few Bible stories which are monotonously repeated year after year to the exclusion of all the rest of the Bible. It is the part of the Bible that has been left out of our thinking that is important today.

This is a large amount to leave out of our consideration, but when this part becomes vital because of world conditions, its omission creates a vacuum and false teachers rush in. The most troublesome and fastest-growing false religions make much of prophecy; in fact, that is their strength. Most of the prophetic subjects and terms have been appropriated by them so that their very mention connects with some false religions. (Jehovah-Witnesses ³)

Jesus continually used the term "kingdom of heaven". The gospel was first called the gospel of the kingdom. (Matthew 24:14) The disciples went everywhere preaching the kingdom. It is the only subject on which Jesus taught systematically. In the churches, it is now a forgotten subject not taught, not understood, seldom, if ever, mentioned.

The kingdom is the chief subject of the teaching of one of the biggest false religions. Any mention of the kingdom instantly connects with that movement. When the church ceased to preach so vital a truth as the kingdom, false teachers took it up."

"Perfect conditions for the rise of any number of false teachers will be with us when prophecy begins to be fulfilled on the grand scale that is indicated for the end of the age."

"If the churches had prepared for this by having a good working knowledge of the prophetic Scriptures - the part that has been left out through the years - they could reap a harvest of souls. There is no miracle in the Bible more sensational than prophecy when it is being fulfilled."

"Prophecy has always been more or less a racket. The theme of such false teachers is "The time draweth near."

When a religious movement claims to be the only true church, setting itself apart from all regular churches and claiming to be the sole custodian of truth, that church is false because it is not one of the seven churches. Its history will not fit the revealed history of the church. (Revelation 1 - 3)

Jesus said that where God sows good seed, Satan sows tares. Thus you can tell a true church by the tares. False religions have no "false teachers" within them. They have no trouble with apostasy, for everybody conforms and nobody has any other ideas than those taught by the church.

It is possible to recognize a true church by its shortcomings because in Revelation, we have a prophecy of those shortcomings. The Laodicean Church is not a church whose members are all apostate, but one whose leaders are apostate."

"The strength of false religions results from the failure of the church to teach the whole Bible. Church people are not ready for the events of the end of this age. Yet when these events come suddenly upon us, we will not have time to instruct our own people. False teachers will have a field day and will deceive many."

It is with this in mind that this treatise is written. I can remember when, after I read Hal Lindsey's "Late Great Planet Earth", how I became zealous for knowledge about prophecy and the end of the age. There wasn't much knowledge taught at the church I began to attend, so I went to a local Bible College in Denver, Colorado. Meanwhile, false teachers outside were ready to fill that vacuum and have even to this day, but praise God, we have the Holy Spirit to lead us into the truth. It may be a hard and long road, but he is there with us!

Mr. Bloomfield continues:

"When Jesus said, "Take heed that no man deceive you", he was speaking not to the world but to His own - to the church. We expect the world to be deceived but churches are also in danger. It is in the churches that deceivers get their victims. The way to combat this danger is to instruct the people. People who know are not deceived. God said, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" Hosea. 4:6.

"Satan is interested in religion; he wants to be worshipped. Satan intends to be, in fact, the god of this world. He has principalities and powers in heavenly places."

"The times that Jesus was talking about are not normal times. We are not dealing with business as usual. The powers of the heavens will be shaken. Perhaps we should look for a very literal fulfillment of this prophecy."

"The only defense against false teaching is truth, but truth is a preventative, not always a cure."

I would, at this point, disagree. The truth shall set your free. However, it is most difficult to get ones who have false doctrines to let go of them for many reasons, as Arthur further states. The many denominations and differences about doctrines of every type within the church for centuries would prove this true. However, one day, we will come into the unity of the faith, Ephesians. 4:11-16. This also will be discussed in detail in the 6th Seal.

"...Our experience with present-day false religions would lead us to the conclusion that false doctrine is like a disease germ; it sets up a mental block to truth. A person once infected is very difficult to reach..."

"Jesus warned, "Go ye not therefore after them." This warning would lead us to expect that many will go after them; following false religions, in fact, will be the trend."

I think we should pay heed to the wonderful insights into these truths by Arthur E. Bloomfield in his book written in 1975.

How And When To Prepare

Many people have written many books about the subject matter in these four volumes. Many are doctrines of men and many are doctrines of devils. Nonetheless, Christian libraries are full of books on the subject of the end of time with commentaries concerning doctrines that have sprung forth and hundreds of years of history attest to it.

Many are proud of their works and their teachings on the subject and many for greedy gain. Their search is not for truth but to uphold their false doctrines which they have been taught by other false teachers.

From the Amplified Bible. I Timothy 6:3-5, "But if any one teaches otherwise and does not assent to the sound and wholesome messages of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah, and the teaching which is in agreement with godliness - piety toward God -

He is puffed up with pride and stupefied with conceit, (although he is) woefully ignorant. He has a morbid fondness for controversy and disputes and strife about words, which result in (producing) envy and jealousy, quarrels and dissension, abuse and insults and slander, and base suspicions.

And protracted wrangling and wearing discussion and perpetual friction among men who are corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, who imagine that godliness or righteousness is a source of profit - a money-making business, a means of livelihood. From such withdraw."

One must, through much prayer, ask the Holy Spirit to search one's heart and bring to mind any sin that so easily besets him. We must allow him to search our hearts to reveal any ungodly acts to us that we might be unaware of. Soul searching for motives, that any impure and ungodly motive would be revealed to oneself by the Holy Spirit, followed by repentance should always be done. Without repentance, there is no salvation. The spirit cannot be saved without repentance, neither can the soul (the seat of the mind).

"The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.

When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the (uncompromisingly) righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.

Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes he will give delight to your heart.

Where there is no vision (no redemptive revelations of God) the people perish; but he who keeps the law (of God), which includes that of man, blessed, happy, fortunate (and enviable) is he. Proverbs. 29:15-18 Amplified.

Without redemptive revelations from Yah, we, his people will perish.

Search the motives of the heart, repent and receive the truth of his Word, his prophecy and his revelations of the time of the end.

When will the understanding of Yah's Revelation in His Word be revealed?

Previously, we have discussed what has to take place within oneself to receive revelation from God. Now we will discuss the time to prepare.

The Time is Now!

" Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth; for he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; and he will show you things to come.

He shall glorify me; for he shall receive of mine, and show it unto you.

All things that the Father hath are mine; therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you. John 16:13-15

Well, the Holy Spirit did come as attested to in the Book of Acts, and Yahshua kept his word and gave it to John the revelator. (Revelations)

"And he saith to me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand." Revelation 22:10

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace Ephesians. 6:15

"And having shod your feet in preparation (to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness and the readiness produced by the good news) of the Gospel of peace." Ephesians. 6:15 Amplified

With the truth of the knowledge of the time of the end we can shod our feet by preparedness and can run with it. During the time of Habakkuk, there were no telephones, faxes, computers, newspapers or TV's. One had to run with a message. Daniel said, many will run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased. Running doesn't increase knowledge. Those who run must have a message. They must teach.

Hab. 2:2, 3, "And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readth it

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie; though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry."

Habakkuk has written the vision and it is in Yah's Word, the Holy Bible, and during the appointed time (at the end) it shall speak and he that understands it will run with it.

Daniel saw this time when prophecy would be revealed and spoke of it.

The King James translation is as follows, "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Daniel 12:4.

"But you, O Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book until the time of the end. (Then) many shall run to and fro and search anxiously (through the Book) and knowledge (of God's purpose as revealed by His prophets) shall be increased and become great. Daniel 12:4 Amplified.

As you can see, the Amplified Version is much clearer, but it still takes nothing away from the King James Version.

Many teach that this scripture tells of the increase of knowledge and the ability of people to travel (running to and fro). People have always ran to and fro and knowledge is always being increased. Nothing new at the time of the end. Yes, we have computers and jets where travel and knowledge has greatly increased. This is a true statement, but it has nothing to do with this verse in its fullest sense.

At the time of the end, knowledge about these prophetic scriptures will be increased as the book of Daniel is no longer sealed or kept from our understanding. Even though the words about the time of the end have been read and studied and stared at for centuries, the understanding of the wisdom contained in them have been hidden from us by Yah, until the time of the end and when they are pertinent to those that are alive at that time. The Holy Spirit of Yah shall, at that time in the future when the time of the end begins, open the seal and teach us and give us the understanding. The knowledge of this book of Daniel shall be increased and those that have sought the Holy Spirit and opened their hearts and minds to his teachings, shall be taught. And they WILL run to and fro telling and informing others of the increased knowledge of these scriptures. And as concerning this book of Daniel, I believe it is being opened now, as some already have had their knowledge increased concerning the events in this book.

The time is now, the hour is late.

Let's sensibly prepare for the things about to come upon the earth.

I believe many Biblical scriptures you have read and read, studied and studied, been taught and taught, will take on new meanings and truth as you begin in this volume and hopefully continue through the other three. To the truths of many things other books have opened my eyes, but much of these volumes you are reading came by the Spirit of Truth as I began to study and write. He is truly the teacher. Nothing contained in these volumes are new, for they have always been there, I just didn't see them. These volumes were written as much for me as anyone and to my Lord, I give much thanks. I hope that the refreshing that came to my spirit and soul while writing them, will likewise come to you. As we lift up the name of Yahshua/Jesus and his true words, it surely will.

False Interpretations Lead to Confusion

Remember, these volumes are written for the "preparation" of coming events. Listen to what Peter has to say in the Book of II Peter. Without getting into a whole dissertation of II Peter at this time, suffice it to say Peter is talking about the days leading up to and including the Day of the Lord.

"As also in all his epistles (Paul's) speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other Scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness. II Pet. 3:16, 17.

Christians who do not understand the truth about the Day of the Lord, and the days immediately preceding the Day of the Lord, (things hard to be understood) also have a problem understanding other scriptures unto their own destruction, and fall from their own steadfastness.

A clear understanding of these events, a forewarning will enable you to stand and not fall. You will be learned about these things and other scripture will fall into place as a result as well.

Now be praise unto God, "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy." Jude 24.

Notice, he did not say he will, but that he is able. He is able if we are willing.

"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word.

That he might 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." Ephesians. 5:26, 27.

The word blemish is without fault. We must make ourselves, individually, as part of the collective church, his bride, ready for the marriage of the Lamb. He demands and will settle for no less! There will be more on this throughout the entire book.

Does anyone have any doubt that in the current everyday life of one's existence in this world, that we have many occasions to fall?

Jesus says, "And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word and it becomes unfruitful." Mark 4:19.

The word will not produce fruit. The washing of the water of the word will not take place and Yahshua will not present us before him without fault. And it is not necessary that we become completely sinless, but continue to strive to be conformed unto his image. We are clothed in his righteousness, not our own. However our spirits are without sin that is the real us. Read Chapter Three of 1^st John.

"I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you young men, because ye are strong, and the Word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one." I John 3:14.

If we are the generation that is alive when that wicked one, the Devil, Satan, is revealed on the earth, all that is described during this period (horror beyond belief), then we must be prepared for the onslaught of destruction, persecution and tribulation of those days which will make the everyday life of today look like a Sunday afternoon picnic in the park.

There can also be wrong motives for not knowing truth about the days of the end. One might say, "Oh, since I am a Christian, I will not be here during that time, if I am alive, I will be raptured (I will have escaped) before this, to be with the Lord!"

If this is true, then you will have nothing to fear in that day. Also, If you die before that day, you will have nothing to fear. Let's look at both of these statements.

First of all, what if your theology concerning this is in error? If you are correct in your pre-tribulation rapture assumptions, then you will obviously have a pleasant surprise. If you are, however, wrong in your pre-tribulation rapture assertions, well then that is a different matter indeed. I will suggest, unfortunately, that you will not be prepared for what is then about to take place on earth and it could prove to be disastrous for you! Your rewards in Eternity or even where you may spend Eternity, will be at stake! Make no mistake! Fortunately, adhering to this admonition will not cause you to fall. Quite the contrary. One is much better off to be prepared for the worst! (post tribulation rapture/resurrection)

Now on to the second statement. "I'll not be alive by then, that's way in the future, possibly even generations to come". How selfish are those thoughts? That's all that needs to be said about that perverted feeling.

CHAPTER THREE

Key Points To Tribulation Understanding

Future Events

(1) Things that the angel was about to show John were about the future, Future events! Future, meaning the time beyond when John was receiving the revelations. Now most scholars would put the time of John's exile at the isle of Patmos (Revelation 1:9) at 95 A.D. This is a most important truth of statement that John gives, especially concerning Revelations, Chapter 12. Hold on to this truth! It will clear up many errors of doctrines (man's doctrine) concerning events mentioned in the Book of Revelation.

"After this, I looked and behold, a door was opened in heaven; and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter." Revelation 4:1.

"Narrowness of interpretation is the bane of apocalyptic study. "The words of this prophecy," "Things which must shortly come to pass:" such as the Divine description of the Book of the Revelation and of its contents. No one, therefore is justified in denying to any portion of it a future application. The Book in its entirety is prophetic. Even the seven epistles, though they were undoubtedly addressed to Churches then existing, and though their intermediate reference to the history of Christendom is also clear, may well have a special voice in days to come for those who are to enter the fierce trials that shall precede the end.*"¹

*The Bible is not intended for the present dispensation only, but for the people of God in every age; and it is incredible that they who are to be so severely tried shall fail to find in it words specially fitted
and intended to counsel and comfort them in view of what they are to
endure. "This prophecy" is the Divine description of the Apocalypse as a whole (Revelation 1:3). Compare the "must shortly come to pass" of Revelation 1:1 with the "must shortly be done" of Revelation 22:6. The salutation (Revelation 1:4, 5) seems to fix the dispensational place of the Book as future..."²

Words of Sir Robert Anderson, written nearly one hundred years ago should ring loud and clear today.

Twofold Meanings

(2) Many of the verses, and events in scripture have twofold meanings, applications and manifestations. To explain this Key Point, one that will be used extensively throughout this Manual, I have found that Robert Van Kampen most beautifully expresses this far better than my words could or have been able to until I read his book. So let me quote him.

"Fifth, it is recognized that many passages of Scripture, in both Testaments, have both near and far implications and applications. In other words, prophecy often operates on two levels of fulfillment. On the first level, there is a divinely revealed "near" prediction relating to a soon-coming event. But on a second level, there is a corresponding "far" prediction that will be fulfilled at a later time, or in the events of the "end times". The failure to recognize and apply this principle has caused immeasurable confusion among even the most godly and scholarly students of Scripture. Obviously, misuse of this principle, as of any other, will cause confusion and misunderstanding. For a near/far interpretation to be valid, it must clearly be allowed for by the context and by specific wording of the text itself, as well as be consistent with the rest of Scripture"³

"In relation to a given prophetic event or issue, careful study of various texts in the Old and New Testaments will reveal that the different terminology and styles of the writers will describe the same event or issue with equal and consistent truthfulness, though often not in the same detail or from the same perspective. Many examples will be seen as Scripture is compared to Scriptures in our study of end-time events. (This study as well as his). But one needs only to look at the first coming of Christ to see the principle in operation. Psalm 22, written by David, gives the reader one
perspective of the crucifixion of Christ, whereas Isaiah 53 gives another perspective of exactly the same event. And Daniel 9:26 simply says, "Messiah will be cut off and have nothing." Either the context or the similarity of the events described must be present for the student of prophecy to make the connection between the passages in question. But where a genuine connection exists, the different perspectives found in various passages bring a further understanding to the same event.⁴

Enough cannot be said about this Principle #4 - Many of the verses and events in scripture have twofold meanings, applications and manifestations, as well as Principle #3 - No prophecy is of any private interpretation, as you will see through out this Manual.

Prophecy Not Privately Interpreted

(3) No prophecy is of any private interpretation. The Amplified Version of the Bible gives us a more clearer understanding of this verse.

(Yet) first (you must) understand this, that no prophecy of Scripture is (a matter) of any personal or private or special interpretation (loosening, solving). II Peter 1:20.

Rev. Clarence Larkin says it this way, "That is, no prophecy is to be interpreted by itself, but in harmony with the whole body of prediction on any given subject. But no erroneous doctrine can even find support in the Word of God when the whole united testimony of the Scriptures is weighed against it."⁵

This applies to all scripture not only prophetic ones. No scripture "privately" - (standing by itself) can interpret all there is concerning that subject. Isolated verses concerning one subject will inevitably contradict themselves.

Literal Or Symbolic

(4) Literal or symbolic meanings?. Everything in the Bible must be taken literally, unless the literal "taking" would obviously contradict other scripture! This holds true not only in prophecy, but everything written in the Word of Yah. Pick and choose, you say? Yes, only if the condition warrants itself. However, it must be noted that one doesn't choose to take a meaning of a word, verse or chapter literally or symbolically with the intention to strengthen one's view on the subject matter. This is repugnant and irresponsible and serves not the truth.

The truth is only for what we should search!

To those who are of the school that everything must be taken literally, I could give thousands of scriptures when symbolic language is used, but that would take another book that is really not needed. This point must be made clear if one is to seriously understand prophecy within the Scripture.

Of course, even a casual reader of the Bible can see symbolism everywhere. In the Book of Revelation, Yahshua himself begins to explain some of the symbolic language contained in the first chapter of Revelation.

Yahshua says, "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 1:20.

In many places in the Book of Revelation, the meaning of the symbol or symbolic language being used is explained and defined immediately to bring clarification. In other instances, it is left up to the reader to clarify himself through the flow and truths contained in the total of Scriptures. There can be and is no contradictions within the infallible Word of Yah.

"And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth." Revelation 17:9.

"And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings..." Revelation 17:18.

"...stood a Lamb as it had been slain having seven horns." Revelation 5:6. Does this verse speak of a lamb. Not literally, for the lamb as we well know is Yahshua the Christ himself.

Enough about symbolism and symbols. Just remember if something (a word, phrase) is contrary to the rest of the written Word of Yah, then we know it is symbolic. Let us not build a theology or doctrine around something that is symbolic (not literal in its meaning). May we pray that the Spirit of Truth will lead us into the truth, if we are willing to hear the truth!

Sequence Disorder

(5) The Disorder of The Book of Revelation - Chapter 11 through 22 of Revelations will not make sense taken in the order and sequence in which they are given, nor will the order and sequence of the events contained within the chapters make sense as written by John.

You must understand fully and remember that John is seeing these events and he is interrupted many times by other angels showing him events which do not pertain to the last event described by him, nor in any sequence or order in which they happen in reality. John, when interrupted, continues to describe what he is seeing. The events being seen and described are in no way in the sequence or order in which they actually happen in reality. John is merely giving the sequence in which he sees them.

The only events described by John that are in sequence and the order in which they are to happen in reality in the future are the sequence of the 7 Seals, 7 Angels in Chapter 14, 7 Trumpets and the 7 Vials. Not in chapter order, nor the order of where we see them in the Book of Revelation, but the numbering of each within its category (they are in numerical order).

For example: The Sixth Seal does not happen before the First Seal. The Sixth Angel does not happen before the First Angel. The First Trumpet is blown before the last and Seventh Trumpet, etc. These are given in the order and it is the correct sequence of each, as given by John.

Having said this and fully understanding this, the Book of Revelation will become quite clear and understandable with the Holy Spirit leading you into its truth.

I found later on, after this summation of mine, that Sir Robert Anderson agrees with such.

"But it is essential to notice and keep in view the character and method of the Apocalyptic visions. The seer, be it remembered, was not privileged to read a single line of what was "written within and on the back side" of the sealed scroll of the fifth chapter; but as each seal was broken, some prominent characteristic of a portion of its contents was communicated to him in a vision. The main series of the visions, therefore, represent events in their chronological sequence. But their course is occasionally interrupted by parenthetical or episodical visions; sometimes, as between the sixth and seventh seals, reaching on to the time of the end, and more frequently, as between the sixth and seventh trumpets, representing details chronologically within the earlier visions. The first and most important step, therefore, towards a right understanding of the Apocalypse is to distinguish between the serial and the episodical visions of the Book." ⁶

Sir Robert Anderson then goes on to list and explain each chapter of Revelation and to what category they fit which appear to agree with my findings as well, which are portrayed in this Manual and Chart.

Similar To Parables

(6) Similar to Parables - Why does Yahshua speak to the disciples in parables?

Many people wonder why much of what is written by the prophets concerning end time prophecy is hard to understand, if not impossible for them. There are many reasons, as I have already discussed, some of which are because they will not let go of their preconceived doctrines and when they try to fit them in with scripture, they will not fit, and contradictions appear and ensuing frustration, and the remainder of scripture thus being hard, if not impossible to understand, thus the reciting "it'll come later", but it never does. These are not, however, the people I wish to discuss here. I'm talking about
those that can't seem to understand any of prophecy without the aid of others. They oftentimes say, "How do you get that? I've read that before, but I didn't see it, nor do I see it now!"

I liken the Book of Revelation, Daniel, Ezekiel, and others to parables that Yahshua spoke in all the time, and the disciples asked him, why he did that!

"Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given." Matthew 13:11

It was the multitudes that were not Yahshua's disciples, and that unto them it was not given the understanding of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.

First of all, today, you must be a Christian, one with a born-again spirit that is not dead to the things of Yah. Read I Corinthians 2:4-16.

Secondly, being a Christian alone will not permit you to understand Yah's Word. Yahshua had to explain to his disciples what he meant concerning many of his parables. They didn't understand them either. They had to continue to listen to him.

Which brings us to the question, what a disciple is?

"And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister and mother." Matthew 12:49, 50.

"If any man come to me, and hate not (love less) his father and mother and wife and children and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:26.

"So likewise, whosoever be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:33.

"If ye continue in my word, then ye are my disciple indeed: And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32.

"And whosoever doth not bear his cross ⁴⁷¹⁶ (an instrument of capital punishment, exposure to death) and come after me cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:27.

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Phil. 2:5.

"...he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." Phil. 2:8.

"For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake." Phil. 1:29

"Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they will keep my saying, they will keep yours also." John 15:20

Do you still want to be a disciple of Christ?

"Therefore speak I to them in parables; because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

"And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see and shall not perceive." Matthew 13:13, 14.

Even many prophets and righteous men have desired to see and hear things that he had told the disciples. (Matthew 13:17).

The ground that the Word falls on must be good. "But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hearth the word and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." Matthew 13:23

If you are not understanding the Word of God, then your ground could also not be good.

New Versus Old Views

Please do not try to make the assertions in this book fit into another belief system or doctrine. Example: Their are many views on the content matter of this book with regard to different subjects in this book.

On the "rapture" question, you have predominately three views. "Pre-tribulation Rapture", "Mid-tribulation Rapture", and "Post-tribulation Rapture". The teaching in this book does not conform to the mainstream of any of those, nor does it have to simply because there are only three predominate previously held views.

On the "Millennial Reign" question, there are also three predominately held views. "Pre-millennialism", "Amillennialism" and "Postmillennialism" and there are many beliefs which differ within those hereby mentioned. The teaching in this book does not conform to the mainstream of any of those either.

Again, do not try to put the teachings in this book into one of the traditional other three positions of either subject. It won't fit very well. Let it be what it is; a truthful search which incorporates truths of them all, but without contradiction. Much can be gained from the truths that are found in every opposing view, and those together, rightly fitted together bring forth the scriptural teaching as it was meant to be.

Lastly, before we go any further, I would admonish you to treat this work as a study and not just for you to sit and casually read! Get your Bible out and read the verses as I show them. You may want to backup and read verses that precede the ones I quote. Just like the Bereans, "Check it out to see if what is said is true." I do not believe the full thrust of what I'm saying will be realized by you unless your Bible is handy at your side, while you study this work. This is not a novel, nor for casual reading!

Do not just take my word that what I am saying is the truth without reaffirming it with the Holy Spirit in the written Word, the Holy Bible!

CHAPTER FOUR

The Book Of Revelation; Chapter 12

An Introduction

Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation is full of material that is highly pertinent to the generation that is alive during the time of the end and specifically the last 3-1/2 years before the rapture of the church and the soon following, Second Coming of Our Lord Yahshua the Christ.

Many books and commentaries concerning this rich chapter of prophecy have been written in error throughout church history. Many scholars, teachers and pastors have attributed this chapter of the Book of Revelation to past occurrences, however in error!

Many have taught and still teach that this chapter dealt with Satan's (Lucifer’s) being cast out from Yah's presence (in heaven) thousands of years ago. They also teach, in error, that this chapter speaks of the birth and resurrection of Yahshua the Christ some two thousand years ago.

However, Chapter 12, as well as the entire Book of Revelation, deals with prophecy. If it has already happened, such as some proclaim, then it is not prophetic! Is Yahshua not telling us the truth? Yah forbid!!

"Blessed is he that breadth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy⁴³⁹⁴, and keep those things which are written therein; for the time is at hand." Revelation 1:3

"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy ⁴³⁹⁴ of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book." Revelation 22:18

In the Greek dictionary of the New Testament, the word prophecy (4394) is defined as follows: prediction (from 4396) and it is defined as a foreteller.

These are the foretelling of future events from the time the foreteller (prophet) is telling them. John received, as we mentioned earlier, these around 95 A.D. (Preterits, however, would disagree, placing this event around 66 A.D., to confirm their belief that "All Bible Prophecy, 'Revelation'" was fulfilled at 70 A.D. during the destruction of Jerusalem then. However, "double meaning" and "twice speak" reveals the 2nd fulfillment at the end of time!

The Amplified Bible, concerning Revelation 1:19, says it this way concerning what Yahshua is saying to John, "Write therefore the things you see, what they are (and signify), and what is to take place hereafter." Revelation 1:19.

In the Book of Daniel, Chapter 12, beginning in verse 1, he speaks of this time as spoken of in Revelation Chapter 12. Apparently Sir Robert Anderson again would agree in theory.

"Revelation 1:19 is frequently quoted to prove that the Book is divided, and that the latter part only is prophetic. In refutation of this, I appeal to the most candid of apocalyptic commentators, Dean Alford, who thus translates the verse. "Write therefore the things which thou sawest, and what things they signify, and the things which are about to happen after these." He explains "the things which thou sawest" to be "the vision which was but now vouchsafed thee", and the closing words as "the things which shall succeed these, i.e.., a future vision." (Greek Text, in loco).

In Revelation 4:1, Alford inclines to give to the second the general meaning of "hereafter". But the presumption is that the words are used at the end of the verse in the same sense as at the beginning, i.e.., "after these things." The words imply that the fulfillment of the subsequent visions should be future, relatively to the fulfillment of the preceding vision, and not relatively merely to the time when the vision was given, which was a matter of course."¹

After John records what Yahshua said in Revelation 1:11 through 3:22, he says in Revelation 4:1, "After this I looked, and behold a door was opened in heaven; and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter."

Everything, at least from Revelation 4:1 on, is about future events. This includes Chapter 12 as well as all succeeding chapters. Even though the first three chapters explain the spiritual condition of the seven churches in Asia, they equally describe the future spiritual conditions of those that belong to the church in the time of the future when Revelation is being fulfilled, i.e.” the end of time".

Revelation, Chapter 12 speaks of a time in the future when Satan, the Devil, the great dragon (Revelation 12:9) is cast out into the earth. Before this time, Satan operates in the earth and the heavens outside heaven where Yah resides, Job 1:7, 12. He accuses the saints before Yah (Revelation 12:10). But now (Revelation 12:12, 13) he is cast to earth permanently (Revelation 12:7, 8)

"The following remarks are offered merely to assist inquiry and not at all as expressing a formed opinion on the matter. The 1,260 days during which the woman is persecuted is precisely the period of "the great tribulation" ². Revelation 12:7 declares that during the woman's flight, Michael the Archangel fought on her behalf. Dan. 12:1, referring to the time of Antichrist's power, states that "at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of the people; and there shall be a time of trouble", etc., describing "the great tribulation" which is to continue 1,260 days."³

Now then, what else is of importance in Chapter 12? There are four main subjects being discussed here as Satan and his demons are cast into earth and not found in heaven (the heavens) any longer.

They are as follows: (1) The woman who is the church and gives birth, (2) The man-child is birthed who is the mature saints, (3) The remnant of her (the woman) seed, and (4) The place God has prepared for the woman.

These subjects and the correct understanding of them are relevant and pertinent to the people, specifically the saints who are alive at the beginning of this last 3 ½ year period before the rapture of the church. Just having correct doctrine for the sake of having correct doctrine, if it has no real meaning or effect on people's lives, is of no real significance, nor importance.

Your understanding of the truth of these events and subjects may well determine how you participate and are affected during this period, as well as to what degree you can and will be obedient to Yah's perfect will for your life and to the eternal rewards to which you will be rewarded by Him. If this matters not to you, then confessing that attitude as sin would be most profitable to you. Wanting to do our will instead of His will, is disobedience. If this makes you uncomfortable, it is a good sign!

"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby." Hebrews. 12:11

Before we go any further I would like to make some things very clear to Christians, those that have turned from their own righteousness, to the righteousness of Yahshua/Jesus Christ, whereby they that call upon his name and all it stands for (the redemption of mankind to those that believe) shall be saved and even eternal life!

Yah has a plan for each and everyone of his children (Christians) and we must be able to hear from him through that still small voice within, test the spirit from which it comes by the Word of Yah (the Bible) and do accordingly.

"...and the sheep hear his voice; and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out." John. 10:3

"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." John. 10:27

"...Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice." John. 18:37

Prophecy in itself, nor knowledge of the place or places where Yah is calling the woman for a place of safety for 3-1/2 years will not necessarily save you from the things to come upon the earth, nor save you from hell. Belief in Yahshua/Jesus only, will save you from eternity in hell and the “lake of fire”.

Many people will die for their testimony of Yahshua during this time as many have died in the past for their faith. Some will die earlier than they should because of their disobedience to Yah, others will be martyred. Each person must be able to be in the place, wherever it may be, that Yah wills for them to be. The important thing here is that each individual is obedient to the specific will of Yah/God in their lives concerning everything in their life!

Even though the teaching in this Manual is far removed from Kingdom Now - Reconstructionist - Man Child Company - Dominion - and Restoration Movements, etc., there are some truths within these, even though the general teaching and the object thereof, in my estimation, is not scriptural, just as I have mentioned concerning traditional tribulation and millennial views.

Even though there are major differences between my views in this Chapter and his, especially the final outcome of his Group One - The sons of God people, nevertheless, I find striking similarities, and quote him here: "At the end there will be three groups of Christians. You will now begin to determine what they are. You will also determine what group you are going to be in; it is that sure and destined. Now, all three groups will be saved different ways - different chronological time periods with different rewards. Group One will be called the sons of Yah/God people. Group Two will be called the woman in the wilderness area. Group Three will be all the born-again believers who are immature through incorrect knowledge. Remember what the Scripture says, My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Group Three will be all those believers who are lazy and passive and indifferent, unmotivated, not involved with Yah's will. They are the ones that did not pay the price - the ones who did not lose enough of themselves. These will all be murdered. Now, I differentiate between the murdered ones and the martyred ones. The martyred ones will be those who are doing the will of Yah that will lay their lives down for His glory. The murdered ones will be those who know the will of Yah, or who knew it and didn't do it, or who were so uninformed they never had enough of Yah in their lives to be protected by him."¹

I would liken to his group number one - the sons of Yah/God people - the Two Witnesses.

I believe that there are two groups of Christians and within one group there are two.

In other words, we have the following:

Woman (seed of the Church)

Church - Group One

Gave birth to - (1) The Man-Child (i.e., Two Witnesses) - (Safe 3-1/2 yrs.))

Church - Group Two

The Remnant of her (church's seed (not safe)

(1) Those that are killed (2) Those that are Martyred

However, even the two witnesses that do mighty things for Yah for 3-1/2 years, after they have completed what Yah has called them to do, they too shall be slain; killed!

"And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them." Revelation 11:7

"And after three days and a half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet;" Revelation 11:11

"And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them." Revelation11:12

But praise Yah, death will not have power over them and they, with their bodies shall be raised to be with Yahshua.

The important thing is not life or death, but doing the will of Yah. Death in the end shall have no power over those that believe.

If Yah calls you to a place of safety, then go! If he calls you out of that place to witness for him, to save someone that is lost outside the place of safety, if it is Yah's will for you to die as an end result, then go! Die! If you shall continue to do more of the same and be safe for the last 3-1/2 years to be "raptured" later, then he is able to perform that also! Go! Live! Be obedient and leave the results to Yah!

There will be "a place of safety", a retreat in the wilderness that Yah has prepared for the woman to feed her and keep her safe for the last 3-1/2 years.

But before we look at all four of these subjects I mentioned being discussed in Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation. I want to quote Grant R. Jeffrey as to the importance of understanding Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation. Even though I totally disagree with his interpretation of who the woman, man-child, etc. are, that disagreement does not negate the importance of truly understanding this Chapter in the Bible.

"Many different theories about the identities of the Woman, and Man-Child appear in the multitudes of commentaries on Revelation. The correct identification of the Woman and the Man-Child are critical to our understanding of the prophecies in the Apocalypse. ¹

This identification is so important that it forms a fundamental factor in our interpretation of the rest of John's visions. ² If you wish to understand at a glance the prophetic interpretation principles and theological position of a writer in a biblical commentary, simply examine his interpretation of Revelation 12. His interpretation of the identity of the Woman and the Man-Child will reveal his position on the rest of the prophecies". ³

I can't even begin to address the astuteness of Grant Jeffrey's observation on this important fact and truth in which "he states", that of which I became aware only near the completion of this book. Now I see why Yah, in the conception of this book, put Revelation 12 at the beginning and forefront. Not knowing then, but as I continued to research and during the writing of this book and as it progressed it to begin to become apparent to me as the correlation of the views on so many other interpretations concerning doctrines and relevant prophecies coincided with my views on Chapter 12 of Revelation.

I am convinced that an attempt to correctly understand the tribulation and the rapture/resurrection of the dead and all scripture pertaining to them is fruitless and impossible without a clear and precise understanding of the truth concerning the identities of the Woman and the Man-Child found in Chapter 12 of Revelation.

So bearing that firmly in mind, let us look at these subjects with great concern and interest.

CHAPTER FIVE

The Woman In The Wilderness

Introduction

Chapter Twelve of the Book of Revelation can be quite confusing. I don't purport to have all the answers to all the questions asked of this Chapter, however, I hope I can shed some light upon some of the questions you might have and possibly clear up some of the misunderstandings concerning it.

Who is this woman spoken of here? Does she represent the nation of Israel, the Jews, or the church? Volumes have been written hoping to answer these questions, and differences of opinion abound. Of these differences of opinions, only one can be right. I believe the truth to the answer of the question, "Who Does the Woman Represent?", can be found contained in the chapter itself, upon thorough investigation. I also believe the answer to this question is far more important than simply finding the truth of it. For the knowledge of the truth shall set you free, indeed. As with all the rest of the unanswered questions one might have concerning Scripture, when they are uncovered, the whole picture becomes much clearer. I'm not the only one that perhaps that arrives at a similar conclusion, concerning the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1 ¹.

The entire understanding of Chapter 12 of Revelation cannot possibly be achieved without first of all, realizing to whom this woman represents. Clear this matter up, and the rest will fall into place without any contradictions.

Just as a child is not formed when it is born, neither is the man-child spoken of in Revelation Chapter 12. The child is formed in the womb first, then born into the world.

There will come a day when from within the prayers of the church in heaven and in the earth there shall be a birth. A birth of the man-child. Yah promises us, in his word, that this day will come. Just as this child grows and forms in the womb, of travail, it will one day be birthed in the earth.

The Woman in Heaven

"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." Revelation 12: 1, 2

I believe the problem of understanding to whom this woman represents, and to whom the child she gives birth to, arises when we don't pay close attention to the text at hand, but allow our knowledge of other's doctrines concerning it, to enter in and choke the clear truth.

Misunderstanding first enters in here when "we think this woman represents someone or a group of persons on Earth, that gives birth to someone else or another group of people on earth."

The first verse above sets the stage for the rest of this chapter, "And there appeared a great wonder in heaven..." This wonder is in heaven, not on Earth! Then the verse continues "...in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet and upon her head a crown of twelve stars."

This woman (in heaven) is clothed with the sun. All Christians should know that they are clothed in the righteousness of Yahshua/Jesus Christ, and not clothed in their own righteousness. Malachi describes Yahshua as the Sun of righteousness.

"But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth and grow up as calves of the staff." Malachi 4:2

Who is this woman in heaven? It is the church in heaven. Those Christians that believed in the Lord Yahshua who have died and gone on to be with their Lord in heaven. They are clothed with the Sun, and the moon is under their feet. Is it under yours? No! The earth is under our feet. And a crown of twelve stars are upon their heads. I believe this represents the "twelve apostles".

Any bible student knows that the word "star" can and does in many cases represent "angels" or messengers. I believe that the "twelve apostles" were certainly messengers of the gospel of Yahshua. Don't you? Are there only twelve stars in heaven? No! There are billions. The twelve apostles are in heaven.

Also, we know that believers (the true Church) are called the "bride of Christ" and that Yahshua is the husband of that bride. The wedding has not yet taken place, but that does not take away the fact that we are called his bride. Then that being the case, are those that have died and left this earth to be with Yahshua in heaven, his bride? Of course they are! Are we that yet live on the earth that believe in him, his bride? Of course we are! Is a bride a woman? Of course it is. "So what is your point, you might ask."

The point is that the woman which represents the "bride of Christ" consists of two groups; those that are in heaven, and those that Yahshua will return for, -"a glorious bride, a glorious church without spot nor wrinkle, nor blemish, one holy or set apart for his use- that are on the Earth". The Woman (The Bride of Christ) is in heaven and on the Earth.

"Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

That in the dispensation of the fullness of times ¹ he might gather
together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; in him." Ephesians. 1:9, 10

Yahshua will gather together his bride. The woman (his bride) in heaven, and the woman (his bride) on earth, at the dispensation of the fullness of times (Ephesians. 1:10) when there shall be time no longer (Revelation 10:6), the mystery of God's will [both Revelation 10:6 and Ephesians. 1:9 above] should be finished as he declared to his servants the prophets (there being John in Revelation 10:7 and Paul in Ephesians. 1:9, 10).

Yes, my friend, there are two women. One woman is his bride in heaven, and the other woman he will return for, gathering together both in one all things in Him. Then the "marriage of the Lamb will be complete". His bride shall be gathered together as one, and he shall be joined together with it at the "marriage of the Lamb".

But for now, only the woman in heaven exists! Part of his bride is in heaven at the moment, and this woman is travailing to give birth, to the woman in the earth and Revelation 12 speaks of this birth. When and who is revealed?

"And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered." Revelation 12:2

"And she (the woman in heaven ²) 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." Revelation 12:5

The prophet and apostle Paul knows of this travail and what it consists of. "My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you." Galatians 4:19

Paul is not saying that he is physically pregnant. Neither is the woman in heaven physically pregnant, to give birth to Christians and send them to earth.

The woman (the saints in heaven, to which Paul is now one) are praying and "spiritually travailing in birth" that Christ be formed in those Christians in the earth.

When you became a child of Yah by accepting Yahshua as your Lord and Savior, Christ is not formed in you. It is a process by which you put off the old man and his sinful desires, and walk in the newness of life, as you allow the Holy Spirit to form Christ in you (your mind will and emotions), until you walk in his fullness. Many do not achieve this, but nevertheless, upon death, heaven awaits them. You are his, Yahshua’s bride with him in heaven, awaiting the marriage at the appointed time.

But as we shall see, Yahshua will return in the heavens with his saints (heavenly bride) to catch up his earthly saints (earthly bride), that must be without sin (any spot, wrinkle, or blemish). Is this possible to be without sin? Many would teach that it is impossible and have made the apostle Paul a liar!¹

Enter the Dragon in Heaven

In verse 1 and 2 of Revelation 12, we saw the woman in heaven who was travailing in pain to be delivered of this child.

Now in verse 3, we see another wonder and it is also in heaven.

"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.

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." Revelation 12: 1-3

There are several things to note here in these two scripture verses. First of all, as we have noted this wonder is in heaven. The dragon is also seen in heaven, not in the earth.

Secondly, the tail of the dragon, who is Satan, and we know this because verse 9 divulges him as such, draws the third part of the stars of heaven and casts them to the earth. Again, these are not physical stars, but Satan's angelic host, his messengers, the demons, or more correctly, fallen angels that follow him. Satan sends all angels which one third belong to him to the earth and they are messengers of a "false or another gospel".

Please note that these fallen angels (stars or messengers of Satan) are drawn to the earth and not into the earth. There is a difference. Let's say a house has a door to it. Someone can go to the door of the house. They have not gone in the house. But if someone goes into the door, they have entered the house. These stars or messengers of Satan have been drawn by Satan to the earth, not into it. That comes later. They are at this point still in the heavens, or outside earth.

Thirdly, these fallen angels along with the dragon or Satan, are standing before the woman who is in heaven, to devour her child as soon as it was born. What I want you to see here, is the word before and understand its meaning here. It is critical to a clear understanding of the woman. I, for many years, believed that the dragon was standing over (before) the woman ready to devour her child when she delivered it. In the natural, one would assume this, and could picture this in their mind.

But the truth of the matter is that the word before⁽¹⁷⁹⁹⁾ in the original Greek means - in the face of; before, in the presence (sight) of..

Satan is not looking or standing over the woman to devour her child, but he is in the sight, in the face of the woman. The woman, remember, is in heaven where God is. She is looking down at Satan and his demons who are at the earth. They are before her face. She can see them from her vantage point. They are between her and the earth, to where the other woman (child) will be born.

But what other woman, may be your response? The other woman disclosed in verse 6. We'll get to her in a moment. Just bear with me.

The child is to be born in the earth, not in heaven. All of those in heaven, including Paul, as well as saints in the earth, are praying and travailing that Christ be formed in those believers in the earth. Satan and his demons have come to the earth to devour the child, and they are before or in the sight of the woman (the bride) in heaven. I hope you can now visualize this. Now, let's move to the next verse.

The Woman in the Earth

"And she (the bride of Christ in heaven ¹) 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 (1,260 days or 42 months or 3-1/2 years²)." Revelation 12:5, 6

The man-child is born. Many translations render this the male child. Also many believe this verse is speaking about Yahshua, because he was a male child and he was caught up into heaven. This is true of Yahshua, but these verses are not speaking of him in that regard. We'll refute all that in the next chapter, but what I want you to clearly see right now, is the woman that fled into the wilderness.

The woman that fled into the wilderness is the man or male child. It is not the woman in heaven that through travailing gave birth. This fundamental truth must be realized in order to understand the rest of the chapter as well as all of the Book of Revelation. A bold and gargantuan statement, but nonetheless true.

Why would the woman in heaven, flee into the wilderness, where Yah would feed her for 3 ½ years. She is already in heaven, and I don't believe there is a wilderness there. Neither do I believe she hath need of a particular place that Yah can feed her, and why for only 3 ½ years? Furthermore, in verse 14, this same woman is hid from the face of the serpent, Satan. The woman in heaven, Yah's bride, need not be hid from the face of the serpent, she already is. Satan can't harm those with Yah that are in heaven.

The truth of who this woman is that fled into the wilderness, should be obvious now. As stated, she is not the woman in heaven. She is the woman that was birthed, that "bride of Christ" in the earth that he will return for that is without spot, or blemish or any such thing; perfect, mature and set apart (sanctified) holy for his use for 3 ½ years. The "bride of Christ on earth" is the woman born as the man-child. Wherever the woman is mentioned beginning in verse 6 through the rest of chapter twelve, is referring to the man-child that was born from the woman in the Earth, not the woman in heaven.

As I mentioned earlier, we now have a woman in heaven (part of his bride) and the woman in the earth (the other part of his bride), this man-child that will be caught up into heaven, and together they are His one and only Bride.

Now to summarize all that has been said so far is needed, I believe.

Just as the apostle Paul travailed, so that Christ would be formed in the Church, and as the Church in heaven (the woman, verse 2, 5) travailed in pain, so too are there many in the Church in the earth travailing in birth that Christ be formed in them. They want to please Yah and do only his will.

Nothing is more important to them, and their actions (works) prove it. They walk in the Spirit and do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. They have allowed Yah to tame their tongues. They will eventually lay down their lives and die for Yahshua in the end.

The birth is within. It is Christ being formed in those that are already his. Through their own travailing, and that of others, Christ is now formed in them, just as Paul prayed and travailed during his day. This forming of Christ in them (the portion of the church on earth that is travailing) constitutes their being this man-child that is birthed. The woman in the earth is synonymous with the man-child.

"And she (the part of the spiritual seed of Abraham; the church ¹) brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron; and her child (the church's seed) was caught up unto God, and to his throne." Revelation 12:5

The part of the church, on earth (is the woman) through its own travail and the travail of others has had the Lord formed in them and this birth is called the birth of the man-child. Not all of the church, unfortunately, will have travailed or experienced the pain it takes to produce the life of Yahshua in them. The world and the lusts thereof are more important to them than doing the will of their Father. Just as Yahshua said who his real mother was, these men and women of faith strove and endeared to be a mother of Christ. A woman that gave birth to the life of Christ. Christ formed in them, that Christ through his body would perform the will of His Father.

"But (Jesus) he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister and mother." Matthew 12:48-50

Can you see that the Lord teaches that a mother is one that does the will of His Father? Is there any doubt that a mother is a woman? Could this be the mother (woman) that gives birth in Revelation 12:5, that are the ones doing the will of their Father in heaven? Could they be this mother?

I believe the answer is overwhelming, yes.. I believe without a doubt that the woman is the mother who does the Father's will, which is the same as allowing Christ to be formed in you, and when he is formed in you, you will have birthed within yourself, this man-child spoken of in Revelation 12:5, having the life and will of Yahshua the Christ.

Enter The Dragon in The Earth

So what we have so far, is the man-child being born from within the church. This man-child is also the woman or the mother that has allowed Christ to be formed in them. She (the woman) now flees into the wilderness where Yah has prepared a place for her for 3 ½ years (Revelation 12:5, 6).

Also, at this time, there is a war in the heavenlies and the Devil (Satan) is cast into the earth.

"And there was a 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 anymore 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 unto the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." Revelation 12:7-9

The Book of Daniel also speaks of this exact time frame, of 3-1/2 years, that the woman (man-child) is safe for 3-1/2 years.

"And at that time shall Michael (the same Michael spoken of in Revelation 12:7) stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time (Jacob's trouble) thy people shall be delivered¹, every one that shall be found written in the book (book of life)". Daniel 12:12

Both Daniel 12:12 and Revelation 12:7-9 speaks of this event in which Michael, the archangel and the Devil and his fallen angels fight in the heavens (outer space) and the Devil and his cohorts are now cast "into the earth". They can now no longer operate in the heavenlies (outer space) but are now confined to the earth only. The next several verses in Daniel 12 go on to tell us how long the duration of time after Satan is thrown into the earth, which shall be 3 ½ years (Daniel 12:7), and Revelation 12:6, 14 identifies 3 ½ years to be the time the woman is kept safe.

Also, Revelation 11:3 similarly identifies the duration of the ministry of the two witnesses as 3 ½ years (1,260 days), as well as the beast given power over the world for 3 ½ years in Revelation 13:5. Is all of this a coincidence? No. The same 3 ½ years spoken in each of these verses depict the one and the same time frame in the affairs of men. Not several 3 ½ year periods, but one, of which all these events depicted are included in that one 3 ½ year period spoken of.

Verses 7-9 of Revelation 12, spoke of the war in heaven and Satan's subsequent casting out of heaven with his angels into the earth. Let's continue with those verses.

"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 (the brethren) overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony ¹; 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 to you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted (pursued ²) the woman which brought forth the man child." Revelation 12:10-13

We know that before the Devil was cast into the Earth permanently for 3 ½ years, that he operated both in the earth and in the heavens (outer space).

"Now there was a day when the sons of God (referred to as angels in the Old Testament³) came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them.

And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it." Job 1:6, 7

But now, for the last 3-1/2 years, he and his following angels are cast into the earth and cannot operate in outer space (the heavens) and he has great wrath and begins to pursue the woman (the man-child) which brought forth from within herself the man-child (Revelation 12:13).

Woman Not Israel

Many teach that the woman in Revelation 12 is the nation of Israel or the Jews. I believe their assessment is incorrect for reasons I will state.

First of all, the woman in Revelation 12:1 being with child is described as a "wonder in heaven". The nation of Israel is on earth, not in heaven, nor are Jews unless they believed in our Lord Yahshua, and have died and gone to heaven to be with him. As mentioned early on in this chapter, this woman is the church in heaven.

Secondly in Revelation 12:17, the dragon is wroth with the woman and went to make war with the remnant of her (the woman's ¹) seed, which keep the commandments of Yah, and have the testimony of Yahshua.

The remnant of her seed have the testimony of Yahshua. The remnant of her seed are Christians, not the earthly nation of Israel or physical Jews only.

The Bible tells us that any kind produces like kind. Fish produce fish, birds produce birds, man produces man. If the remnant of the woman's seed are Christians then the woman who has seed must be a Christian. Judaism did not produce Christians. Christ did!

Also, Yah is no respecter of persons. If the woman represents Jews that are not Christians, then why would Yah keep them safe from the Devil and not everyone else? The answer is he will not. Yah is only partial to his own. His sons. Christians. Not natural Jews or anyone else. Their lot in the end is the same.

The woman that flees into the wilderness is the "bride of Christ" i.e. the manchild that he will return for immediately preceding Armageddon earlier in the day and then return with them later in the day as he removes the wicked (unbelievers in him as Savior and Lord) from the earth and sets up his kingdom without end, as HE will be the government in the earth.

CHAPTER SIX

The Man-Child

Introduction

In the previous chapter, we discussed the woman in heaven and the woman on the earth, as together making up the "Bride of Christ", the Church.

We also discussed the woman giving birth to the man-child, and that this was the "Bride of Christ" on earth, that Yahshua will return to catch them up "rapture/resurrect them", thus joining them with his "bride in heaven", to which he will marry, "the gathering of them both", his "one" and only bride. Furthermore, we noted that the woman in heaven need not be fed or hid from the dragon, for she is safe in heaven with Yah. What would Satan do with the saints in heaven, "the woman", even if he could get near them? Kill them? No. They have already died and gone to heaven. Would he take them to hell? No! They have eternal life in Yahshua, not eternal death or separation from him! The answer is obvious as already stated. This woman in Revelation 12:6, 14 that has a place prepared for her where she'll be fed for 3 ½ years, and hid from the face of the serpent, the devil, is not the woman in heaven, but the woman on the earth.

In the latter verses of Chapter 12 of Revelation, the dragon goes after and pursues the woman, but cannot harm her so he goes to make war with the "remnant" of her seed who are the worldly Christians.

It stands to reason that the other portion of her seed, not the remnant that Satan attacks, is the man-child. Both are of the spiritual seed of Abraham. One group, the remnant, is attacked by Satan. What about the other group or seed? Where are they? It is interesting to note that after the mentioning of the birth of the man-child in verse 5, the man-child is never again mentioned in the chapter. Why? Because, as already stated, the man-child is the woman on the earth that has allowed Yahshua to be formed in them, and from verse 5, the woman spoken of is the man-child!

Mary Gives Birth to Yahshua/Jesus?

"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." Revelation 12:5

Many teach that this verse speaks of Mary, the mother of Yahshua/Jesus, and that she gives birth to him, and he will rule all nations, and he was caught up unto Yah and to his throne. They teach that this verse speaks of a past occurrence, that also it is a fulfillment of Psalms 2:9 and Isaiah 66:7, that it is past history.

The first problem with this theory is "who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron"? Yahshua has not as yet ruled all nations with a rod of iron. It is in the future, when he will return to set up his kingdom to rule for one thousand years. So the theory that this verse speaks of Jesus, leaves us contained within this verse, a statement of past history (Mary gives birth to Yahshua), a future prophetic event (Yahshua rules all nations), and again a past historical fact (Yahshua caught up to God). Why the mixture of past and future when every other verse and statement make within Chapter 12 is about future events? To me, the answer is obvious. This verse does not speak of the birth of Yahshua by Mary, and she is not the woman spoken of here.

Verse 1 begins with future events and the whole of the chapter continues with these future events being foretold. Many would have us to believe that this chapter jumps back and forth from past events to future ones.

One might be well advised to recall Point #1 under my "Key Points to Remember When Studying the Book of Revelation" - (#1) Things that the angel was about to show the apostle John were about the future. FUTURE EVENTS after A.D. 95! (Revelation 4:1) That point alone will clear up many errors of doctrine concerning events mentioned in the Book of Revelation.

As I have noted earlier, Sir Robert Anderson attributes everything in the Book of Revelation as in the future, from the time it was written, as well we should also. However, when the subject matter of Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation, Sir Robert Anderson becomes confused as he states himself.

"I purposely pass over Chapter 12, because of the exceptional difficulties which attend the interpretation of it. Anything within reasonable regard for the analogies and symbolism of the text seems better than the now too commonly received historical interpretation, with its wild fancies and arbitrary assignments of words and figures" (alford, Greek Test., Revelation 12:15, 16). "The only reasonable interpretation I have seen is that which regards the "man-child", who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron, and who "was caught up to God and His throne", as being the Lord Jesus Christ, and the woman is representing that people "of whom, as concerning the flesh, Christ came" (Romans 9:5)" ¹

But before you jump to conclusions that would warrant complete acceptance of this interpretation with its many difficulties surrounding it, let us continue with Sir Robert Anderson's comments:

"But the objections to this are considerable. ² First, past historical facts are thus introduced into a vision relating to the future. (I have been saying this all along ³) I am not aware of any other instance of this in Scripture. Secondly, the main features of the vision after verse 5 are not accounted for by the facts." ⁴

Furthermore, if Mary is thought to be the woman described here as giving birth in verse 4, is she then the same woman described in the next verse that flees into the wilderness to be fed in a place prepared by Yah for 3 ½ years? I think not. Biblical nor any other records reveal this to be true. Mary is not the woman described as giving birth to the man-child, and the man-child is not Yahshua, but his body in the earth (believers in Him).

Psalms 2:7-12

Yes, in Psalms 2:7-12, Yah says, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Ask of me and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; be instructed ye judges of the earth.

Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him” (How many godless judges are in America?)

Yes, He is speaking about Yahshua. But we are also joint heirs (those with an inheritance). Is this an inheritance for us? Let Yahshua answer this question.

Rev. 2:26, 27, "And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers; even as I received of my Father."

Yahshua just said, ...even as I received of my Father". He has received it from Yah as promised in Psalms 2:9. Now He is giving it to us. Joint-heirs.

Also, we are called Zion. Look what the prophet Isaiah says in Isaiah 66:5-9, 15, 18

Isaiah Speaks

"Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified; but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed."

A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the Lord that rendered recompense to his enemies.

Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man-child.

Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the Lord; shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God." Isaiah 66:5-9.

"For, behold, the Lord will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire." Isaiah 66:15.

"For by fire and by his sword will the Lord plead with all flesh; and the slain of the Lord shall be many." Isaiah 66:18.

Isaiah is speaking about the end of the last days when a man-child will be birthed. The Lord will come with fire in a day to render anger with fury and many shall be slain. This did not happen upon Yahshua's birth in this world, nearly two-thousand years ago, but it will happen at the day of the Lord after the church gives birth to maturity, the fullness of Christ. We shall reign with a rod of iron and so will Yahshua.

Let us look to the last part of Isaiah 66:5, "...and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne."

Just because this verse speaks of her child being caught up unto God, it doesn't mean that Yahshua, the child of Mary, is spoken of here. Yes, Yahshua was caught up into heaven. Remember, we (those alive at the coming of Yahshua again) will also be caught up unto Yah with the dead in Christ, together.

"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." I Thessalonians 4:17.

Yes indeed, we shall be caught up in the air to meet Him, as his bride for the marriage and we, the man-child, are to rule the nations with a rod of iron.

"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." Revelation 12:6.

"And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a Bride adorned for her husband." Revelation 21:2.

"...Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

"And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God." Revelation 21:9-10

We see in these scriptures that the holy city, new Jerusalem, the bride, the Lamb's wife, are one in the same thing. I think it would be quite silly to suggest that our Lord Yahshua would marry a physical city. We have already learned that the church is his bride. Yah, shall feed the woman (church) that within themselves gave birth to the man-child (Yahshua formed in them)..

"...that they should feed her for a thousand two hundred and threescore days (3-1/2 years)." Revelation 12:6

Let us go back to Isaiah 66:10-14 "Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her; rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her.

That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.

For thus saith the Lord, Behold I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream; then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.

As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like a herb; and the hand of the Lord shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies." Isaiah 66:10-14.

Yes indeed, there is a travailing within the church of Yah that will give birth to the man (male) child. (Revelation 12:2) And he will be born at least 3 ½ years before the rapture of the church. We know this because the woman who gives birth to the man-child is then carried away to a place in the wilderness for the final 3 ½ years, (Revelation 12:6).

A Perfect, Mature, Male-Child

This man-child is the perfect^{(5046 1)} man described in Ephesians. 4:13. The word perfect in the Greek is defined as complete in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, of full age, man, perfect ².

"And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.

As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ." Ephesians 4:11-15 NAS

This man-child is made up of and consists of Christians who are not babes in Christ, (whom need milk), but those who are eating the strong meat of the word.

"For everyone that useth milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness; for he is a babe.

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age⁵⁰⁴⁶, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Hebrews. 5:13, 14.

The words of full age⁵⁰⁴⁶ means the same thing as perfect, as we defined above.

The next verse that follows Hebrews 6:1 says "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection⁵⁰⁴⁷..."

So far we have seen many biblical descriptions of this man-child. He is perfect or complete in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, and of full age as the word perfect ⁵⁰⁴⁶ is defined. This man-child is skillful in the word of righteousness, and by reason of experience his senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

This man-child is mature ⁵⁰⁴⁶, of full age who has attained to the unity of the faith. He measures up to the stature of Christ, in Christ's fullness. Grown up in all aspects into Christ, a body who takes his orders from the head who is Christ.

This man-child has indeed Christ formed in him. He is mature and perfect as the adjectives describes this man ⁷³⁰.Mature man and perfect man. It is also interesting to note that the word man ⁷³⁰ is taken from the word numbered 142 which means to take up-or away! ¹

Also, I must again reiterate that the word man is often translated as male. Strong's Concordance defines man ⁷³⁰ as male (as stronger for lifting). My comment here, is that "stronger for lifting" means of a stronger quality of material to be lifted as the word it is taken from (142) denotes as that which means to take up or away. It doesn't mean that a male can lift more than a female. This male can hold on longer than its counterpart during the time of trouble and tribulation so as to be lifted up (raptured after the conclusion of such). An analogy can be drawn to a male person clinging to a rock on the side of the mountain for longer than an average female could. At the end of this long duration, a hand reaches down from above the rock to which he clings and lifts him up. Women for the most part are more fragile than men.

I believe it is so wonderful and marvelous how Yah chooses his words so carefully to illustrate his meaning so perfectly.

Now that we have defined the Biblical adjective used to describe the word man and also defined the word man itself, let's go even further, to its completion and look at the word child thus having a total definition of the word man-child as described in Revelation 12:5.

The word child ⁵²⁰⁷ is huios ². Huios gives evidence of the dignity of one's relationship and likeness to Yah's character. It refers to those who show maturity acting as sons as brought out in Romans 8:14, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons ⁵²⁰⁷ of God."³.

In the Greek, several words are translated into the English as child. Each of these several words in the Greek have separate and distinct meanings, for which the English language has no appropriate word to translate into, so the word child is always the translation into English. The word teknon in the Greek means simply to be born whereas huios means a mature son; however teknon and huios are translated as child or children. Those who are born-again of Yah are teknon, and as they reach maturity (which in its simplest definition, means to be led by the Spirit of Yah doing God's will and putting off the desires of the flesh - Galatians 5:19-21), which are sins, they are called huios. A great difference indeed.

This man (male)-child therefore is not just a Christian, but a mature Christian, walking in the Spirit of Yah doing his will and showing with his actions, his likeness to Yah's character, not the worlds. This man-child does not represent the entire church, because the entire church does not exhibit these and the other qualities already mentioned. This man-child portion of the church will be protected for 3 ½ years in the wilderness fed by Yah, and kept from the face of the serpent or Satan himself. At the end of the 3 ½ years, they will have been returned for by Christ and taken up to meet him.

People who have gotten to a point in their life through prayer and the word, that their life is void of sin, because they are led by the Spirit of God, not their flesh, they shut the door to the "roaring lion",¹ Satan, and he cannot devour them.

Remember in the beginning in the book of Genesis, when Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying Yah? When they lost their covering or clothing which was the glory of Yah, they saw that they were naked (without Yah’s covering and were ashamed of the fact). And they sewed themselves fig leaves for an apron to cover their nakedness.

This perfect bride of Christ in the earth will be without sin and therefore will have the robe of righteousness, white (signifying purity) raiment, whereby her nakedness doth not appear, and Satan cannot come against her or harm her, or devour her like a roaring lion, because the perfect manchild will have closed the door to him, by ceasing from sin. Therefore Satan goes after the remnant of her seed, which will not have this quality, and Satan, the lion will devour them (Rev.12:17).² I Peter 5.8

The argument that always arises, is "Can man stop sinning?" Unregenerate man -fallen man- cannot stop sinning, but a Christian can as both the Apostle Paul and Peter taught. Paul said we could put down the flesh (Romans 6:12) and could be led by the Spirit of God (Galatians 5:18). Peter said we could also cease from sin.

"Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh (denied the fleshly desires in Galatians 5:19-21)¹, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh(denied the flesh)³ hath CEASED FROM SIN.

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God".I Peter 4:1,2

Is this possible for a man in his own strength ? And the answer is, NO !!!

"....With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

And there will come a time when this will occur, and it is precisely at the birth of the man-child which is the same time of the beginning of the 3 ½ years of the Great Tribulation.

The perfect mature man-child is birthed.

"Charity never faileth; but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail (cease)⁴; whether there be tongues, they shall cease⁵ there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

But when that which is perfect¹ is come, then that which is in part shall be done away." I Corn. 13:8-10

Those verses are notorious for being used to substantiate that the gifts of the Spirit mentioned in I Corn. 14:1-4 and I Corn. 12:1-11 "have ceased ² since that that was perfect, the Bible³, is come".

The Bible is perfect and without contradiction, but that is not the context here. Let's continue with the verses above.

"But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I BECAME A MAN ⁴ , I put away CHILDISH ⁵ things." ICorn. 13:10,11

Word of Prophecies, Tongues, and Word of Knowledge will cease because they are part of the Truth. Yahshua said he is The Truth. When the man-child is born, Christ's perfect mature body in the earth, that which has grown up into the fullness of the stature of Christ, they will know the whole truth of the Word, not part of it. Yahshua is living in them, they have become one with Him. Also at the same time of the birth of the manchild, the four-fold ministry gifts will cease.

"And he gave some (1) apostles, and some(2) prophets; and some(3) evangelists; and some (4) pastors and teachers (the same gift)⁶;

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ Till ⁷ (which means that at some time it would come)⁸ we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a PERFECT MAN ⁹, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:

That we henceforth be no more CHILDREN ¹⁰ tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive." Eph. 4:11-14.

Not only will the gifts of the Spirit of the Word of Knowledge, Prophesy, and Tongues cease, but so will the Fivefold Ministry gifts of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, and Pastor and Teacher. When? When we as children, put away childish things and become a man, a PERFECT MAN, a MAN-CHILD.

"And she (the woman) brought forth an man-child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron; and her child was caught up (raptured)¹¹ to God, and to his throne." Rev. 12:5

Everyone who is part of the man-child company, will have all of these qualities, and gifts operating in their life, thus not needing the separate manifestations of each in the body. These members of one body have become one body, Christ the Head, giving orders from the Father, and the body in the earth carrying them out. The FULLNESS OF CHRIST, in which all these are manifested in them. Hallelujah, what a glorious day.

PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME !!!!!"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." I Corn. 13:12

We see each other through a dark glass now, which prevents us from seeing the whole, because it is not whole. When we become whole (the fullness of Christ in us), then we will not see through a glass darkly any longer. We will see for the first time face to face as we are also seen. When we look at another Christian who is part of the Man-child, we will see ourselves. We will see Christ in them, and they will see Christ in us. We will know them as also we are known.

This company of Christians (Known as the man-child) will be Christ's true body or his Wife in the Earth. When the world sees them they will see Christ. And many will not like what they see, and will want to kill them, just like they did Christ. But this attitude will be to their own detriment. The question that generally follows, is what happens to the rest of the church, the remnant of her (the woman's) seed? Satan overcomes them during his 3 ½ year reign on the earth. This is discussed in detail in the next chapter, "The Remnant of Her Seed". Yah has many things for his mature church to do during the last 3 ½ years.

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father." John 14:12

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils, they shall speak with new tongues.

They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover." Mark 16:15-18

"And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

But Philip was found at Azatus..." Acts 8:39, 40

Yah should not be limited, for he is Yah/God. He will protect those that are willing to do his will and believe on him, and do not limit him. Translation from one place to another was not and is not beyond Yah's ability.

"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14: 26, 27

Yah is raising up a people, holy, sanctified and set apart to do his will as Yahshua did. They are willing and they shall rule in the midst of their enemies for 3 ½ years in the Great Tribulation of 3 ½ years.

I dare to think of the many opportunities his faithful will have during this time to reach the lost and dying world. In this time of trouble, such as there never was since there was a nation, Yah's Spirit will be poured out upon those worthy of it, and they shall do mighty things.

Unhindered by the beast and his worldwide army, this army of the Lord shall have many in awe, as they move about doing the will of Yah in heaven, on earth. I pray thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Wings of An Eagle

"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." Revelation 12:14

Will this woman (man-child) be given wings to strap on like a great eagle and fly away into some deserted wilderness to hide for 3 ½ years?

My answer is NO to all three of the questions posed in the above sentence. To where and what this wilderness is will be answered in another chapter, but what I do want to look at is these wings of a great eagle. These wings are undoubtedly symbolic, just as the woman is symbolic of a portion of the church. I believe Isaiah speaks of this group of Christians or this portion of the church.

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Now to explain this, I'll quote you the Amplified Bible for they do a far better job than I ever could do, and then also Hebrews 12:1-3 as well.

"But those who wait for the Lord - who expect, look for and hope in Him - shall change and renew their strength and power, they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint or become tired." Isaiah 40:31 Amplified Version

"Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony of the truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance - unnecessary weight - and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us ¹, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us.

Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher, [bringing it to maturity and perfection ¹]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2 Amplified Version.

"The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool". Psalms 110:1

"The Lord will send forth from Zion the scepter of Your strength; rule, then, in the midst of Your foes.

Your people will offer themselves willingly in the day of Your power in the beauty of holiness and in holy array out of the womb ² of the morning; to You will spring forth Your young men who are as the dew." Psalms 110:2, 3 Amplified Version

Yes, Yah is raising up a people, holy, sanctified and set apart to do his will in the power and strength of their Lord Yahshua the Christ. They will be willing to set aside the sin in their lives, so they may rule in the midst of their enemies and foes for 3 ½ years. They'll not hide in the wilderness, but with faith and boldness preach the gospel during the time of judgment of our Savior and Lord Yahshua the Christ wrought at their hands, which are of the body of Christ in the earth.

Satan, the Beast, and the One World Government will rule over the world and the Christians who will not come out of the world (for they are married to it!), but he will not rule over the woman (the man child). She will rule in the midst of her enemies! They will mount up close to Yah and they shall run and not be weary, nor be tired, for their strength is the Lords!! Their prayer will have been that they might be worthy to escape all those things that Yahshua said would come upon the world such as earthquakes, famines, pestilence and fearful sights. And because of their obedience to His will in putting down sin in their lives and allowing Him to be found in them, He will answer their prayers. Not by rapturing them out before these things come, but keeping them safe under His wings, His protection. I believe Psalms 91 illustrates His protection of the woman in the last 3 ½ years.

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand].

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I (confidently) trust!

For [then] He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings ; His rule and His faithfulness are a shield and a buckler. [Then]

You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow [the evil plots and slanders of the wicked] that flies by day,

Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday. [Then]

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you.

Only a spectator shall you be [yourself inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High] as you witness the reward of the wicked.

Because you have made the Lord your refuge; and the Most High your dwelling place,

There shall no evil befall you, nor any plague or calamity come near your tent.

*For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you, to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service].

They shall bear you up on their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

You shall tread upon the lion and adder, the young lion and the serpent ¹shall you trample under foot.

Because he has set his love ² upon Me, therefore I will deliver him³; I will set him upon high, because he knows and understands My name [has a personal knowledge of My mercy, love and kindness, trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never forsake him, no, never].

He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble ⁴, I will deliver him and honor him." Psalms 91:1-15 Amplified Version

Wherever the Lord Yah carries the woman under his wings, they'll be safe, protected by Him from the serpent, the Devil. Yah is their place of refuge, their place of safety, and He will be with them in trouble, and He shall deliver them who are His, as well as His angels protecting them. These are the promises of Yah as found in Psalms 91. Now, see if this isn't also echoed in Daniel 12:1, "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince, which standeth for the children of thy people (protected by angels)⁵, and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time, thy people shall be delivered, everyone that shall be found written in the book."

"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." Revelation 12:15

Satan is angry with this "bride of Christ" this mature man child and wants revenge. He wants to destroy her, but he cannot as yet as he is powerless to.

"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." Revelation 12:16

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, and the world also and those in it. All things must obey Him when his command goes forth to do His bidding.

"The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?

He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah." Psalms 29:1-6

So Satan tries to kill the woman, but he cannot. So where does he turn? To the weaker ones, who have not the power and strength of the Lord. He turns to those who cannot, because of their own devices, defend themselves against him. They have not paid the price through travail to have the Lord formed in them. They are the remnant of the woman's seed.

"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." Revelation 12:17

The woman (earthly church) is not the entire church, or made up of all believers. The woman is that part of the church that is mature, without spot nor blemish that the Lord will return for. They shall be safe for 3 ½ years. They are numbered at the beginning of the Great tribulation, the last 3 ½ years of Daniel's seventeenth week, ( The seven years of Tribulation.)

Marriage and Marriage Supper

"Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready." Revelation 19:7

Notice this happens in Chapter 19 of Revelation, verse 7, then in verses eleven through twenty-one, Yahshua returns with armies which were in heaven, clothed in fine, white and clean linen, Revelation 18:14. These armies are his saints, his bride, that received their linen at the marriage of the Lamb in verse 7 above.

"And to her (his wife ¹) was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints." Revelation 19:8

Also in verse eleven through twenty-one, not only do we see his total bride return with him after the rapture/resurrection and marriage, we see all the kings of the earth and their armies gathered at Armageddon to make war against Yahshua and his army.

"And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse (Revelation 19:11-13, 16 - Jesus ¹), and against his army." Revelation 19:19

Additionally, the beast and the false prophet are thrown into the "lake of fire" (Revelation 19:20) and the remnant of the world who had taken the mark of the beast, are slain and the fowls in the air are filled with their flesh (Revelation 19:21). This is the "marriage supper".

"And I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the great supper of the great God;

That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all free and bond, both small and great." Revelation 19:17-18

"And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb..." Revelation 19:9

All of this in Chapter 19 of Revelation takes place at the end of or more precisely, immediately after the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:29-31) - the rapture and marriage of the Lamb, the return of the Lamb and his bride, Armageddon, and the "marriage supper of the Lamb - and in that order. Then (Revelation 20) the setting up of our Lord's government - his reign - for one thousand years on earth.

Conclusion

Marvin Byers, in his book "The Final Victory: The Year 2000", discusses in detail this woman that gives birth to the man-child, and I would highly recommend his work to everyone.

The time that we live in today, is remarkable in that I firmly believe this generation will see the return of Yahshua the Messiah. However, today is equally as sorrowful in that many within the church of Yah cannot see, and do not want to see the signs of the end times. They have too much fleshly, carnal desires to be fulfilled, rather than become disciples of Christ. They are too busy birthing their own desires, rather than give birth to the fullness of Christ within themselves and his desire. To become this man-child spoken of in Revelation 12 is far from their mind and desire. When Satan himself is cast into the earth to reek havoc for 3 ½ years upon the world, they will then wish they had taken the time to grow up into the stature of the fullness of Christ to avert the onslaught of the adversary, and rule in the midst of their enemies. Instead, they will find themselves powerless to do anything but run scared and hide, unworthy to escape all the things that are coming upon the earth.

In conclusion, may we pay heed to the words of Marvin Byers:

"Have we spent enough time alone with Jesus to be profoundly convinced in our hearts that others would be deeply grateful for the opportunity to see what we have seen in that secret place? Have we seen the depths of despair and anguish that grip the hearts of millions in the earth today? Have we been so moved with the needs of the sick and the dying, on the one hand, and with the glory of his presence on the other, that a spiritual travail has begun to grip our hearts? Does a cry ascent from our hearts that will cause his life to be birthed in us so that others will see him?

There is one thing of which we can be very sure. There will be no Rapture until this concern grips the heart and soul of His Bride. The world needs to see the beauty that the Church itself should be seeing every day in the intimacy of the King's chambers of love. He will be birthed in the Church and His gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world for a witness, and then the end shall come. As we gain understanding of these things, we will begin to discern the difference between the truth and the myths that have bombarded the Church concerning the last days." ¹

CHAPTER SEVEN

The Remnant of Her Seed

"And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed¹, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." Revelation 12:17

Introduction

In the last chapter, we saw that the woman and the man-child are synonymous, and that they would be safe from the devil for three and one-half years. Additionally, we saw that the church (the body of Christ) on the earth is composed of two groups. One group is the woman or man-child which are the mature Christians who through the pain of travail have allowed Christ to be formed in them. The true Church is the seed of Abraham. I'll say it again, the entire Church is the woman (seed of Abraham. And a portion of that seed (the woman) within themselves gave birth to the fullness of Christ in them.

The woman (the seed of Abraham), the Church that became the man-child fled into the wilderness to be safe from the serpent, the Devil.

The other part of the woman (the Church), the seed of Abraham, that did not become the man-child is the remnant of her (the woman's) seed.

"For the promise that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith". Romans 4:13

"Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace, to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all." Romans 4:16

Those that through faith that believe in Yahshua the Messiah surely are the seed of Abraham who shall be heir of the world in the end.

"...but the children of the promise are counted for the seed." Romans 9:8

"And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Galatians 3:29

Both groups are the seed of the woman which is the Church in the earth. However, one group’s life during the seven year finale (The Tribulation) is far different than that of the other group. This remnant of her, the Church's (woman's) seed shall have a life much less glorious, and it will not be part of the glorious church that Christ will return for - his bride on the earth. The remnant of her seed will be removed before the end of the 3 ½ years,(The Great Tribulation) becoming "the bride that is in heaven" with Yahshua when He returns for "the bride in the earth".

I firmly believe that the destiny of all Christians is the same, as we will see in later chapters, but how those Christians live and when they die, is a result of which group they belong to. Do they belong to the man-child group which is safe for 3 ½ years doing Yah's will, or are they the remnant of the woman's seed who are killed and martyred during and throughout the entire 7 years, not being safe nor allowed to rule in the midst of their enemies as the man-child group of the church most assuredly will.

As I said before, both groups within the Church on the earth (Christians) are the "bride of Christ" because they believe in Christ, but one group does not remain at the end of the tribulation to be his "bride on the earth" that is caught up alive.

Well, what difference does it make where you are, whether you are "His Bride" in heaven returning with him or "His Bride" on the earth, for which He returns for? As far as your salvation and eternal life is concerned, it makes no difference at all. But whether or not His remarks to you, when you finally stand before him are, "Well Done, thy good and Faithful Servant", is or should be a concern!

When Satan is cast into the earth 3 ½ years before the end (Revelation 12:10), a profound statement is made by a loud voice in heaven.

"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..."

In light of the man-child just now being birthed, who is, as "Ephesians" states, a mature perfect man unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, we can begin to understand the statement this loud voice utters. Do you really understand the awesome power, as well as responsibility that this man-child has, having "the measure of the fullness of Christ" within him? If you can, then you can appreciate the truthfulness of the voice's statement, "...and the power of his Christ has come"! And strength! Both of which will reveal and manifest His Kingdom and Salvation to others. Glory be to Yah! Many who cross the paths of these that make up the man-child group will find Salvation through Yahshua during the first 3 ½ years. To be a part of that group (the man-child group) should make any Christian proud. Not with pride in oneself, but in thankfulness that Christ is working through you, because you have yielded to him and His strength. That my friend, is up to you!

However, the rest of the verse reads like this, "...for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, (Satan¹) which accused them before our God day and night.

And they (our brethren¹) overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they (our brethren²) loved not their lives unto the death.". Revelation 12:10_b-11

This man-child that was birthed is part of (our brethren) Christians, to whom Satan accused before Yah, as well as all brethren (Christians). And I see no indication here that "the ones who loved not their lives unto the death" does not also include all these Brethren. Nor do I find anywhere else in the entire Bible, anything that would refute this, as you will see throughout the forthcoming chapters of this book.

So what remains to be the question or the importance of which group you may belong, is not whether or not death is inevitable, but how and when you die. Shall death come upon you before the 3 ½ years are up because of the wrath of the Devil was unable to be thwarted by you? Or shall you be victorious in life during this period of time, fully accomplishing Yah's will for you, and laying down your life at the end, glorious and without spot nor blemish, awaiting for the Lord to raise you up, and catch you away in the clouds to meet him in the air. If you desire to be "raptured" alive, then the latter must be your desire. A man-child not the remnant of her seed.

The Remnant Die Sooner

Satan will make war with the remnant of her seed and overcome them.

"And it was given unto him (the Beast³) to make war with the saints, and to overcome them..." Revelation 13:7

"And he (the False Prophet⁴) had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed." Revelation 13:15

If Christians are on the earth during the tribulation period, a fact that will undisputedly be proved by Scripture, will they worship the beast or his image? Some will, but many will not. For the many that will not, what is their destiny?

"...that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed."

So we see that scripture says that many that will not worship the beast and they should be killed. I don't believe the verse quoted leaves any exceptions to this rule. If Christians are on the earth during this time and they do not worship the beast or his image, they will be killed!

But some of you might well ask, "What about the woman who is kept safe for 3 ½ ears?" A good question, indeed. I don't see anywhere in the verses that speak of the woman, or the man-child, that would indicate they would be safe for any longer than 3 ½ years. Do you? What would be their destiny after the 3-1/2 years? I believe they would fall into the category of those that are "as many as would not worship the beast should be killed". I don't see any promise made to this group, that they would be an exception to this rule. The difference between them and the remnant of their seed is the extended length of their lives beyond that of the remnant.

We have already seen, in previous chapters, that the woman gives birth and flees into the wilderness to be safe for 3 ½ years and that after the man-child is birthed, Satan is then cast into the earth and gives power to the beast for 3 ½ years (Revelation 13:5). If the woman flees into the wilderness before the 3 ½ years that power is given to the beast to overcome the saints begins, then it stands to reason that her period of safety runs out before the term of power of the beast to continue and overcome them, runs out. Can you not see that?

But you might also say that the Bible says the saints will overcome the Devil as promised them. Let's look at that verse.

And they (our Brethren¹) overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony and they loved not their lives unto the death." Revelation 12:11

We see here in this promise to the brethren, that they will indeed overcome the Devil, but as further shown, they will die as well.

So what does it mean "that they will overcome him"?

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son." Revelation 21:7

Those that believe in Yahshua the Messiah through their faith in Him, are born-again as sons of Yah.

"Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God:" I John 5:1

"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3

As a born-again son of Yah, you are an overcomer and receive eternal life with Yah as His son, and will inherit all things as stated above, which includes being heirs to the world.²

Many people, as well as Christians will be killed during the opening of the first Five Seals of Revelation. These Christians are the remnant of her seed (the woman's seed that did not have Christ formed in them when the last period of 3 ½ years began).

"And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held.

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?"

These Christians are definitely killed before the end of the tribulation. They are the remnant of the woman's seed. They also wanted to know when the Lord would avenge their deaths and judge those on the earth that had killed them. We know when this occurs and it is shown in Revelation 19. It is when the Lord returns with his saints at Armageddon after the tribulation period is over, to execute judgment.

"For true and righteous are his judgments; for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand." Revelation 19:2

However, the Lord did answer their question immediately in the next verse, "And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season¹, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled." Revelation 6:11

So we know many more shall be killed as they were, which are their fellow servants and brethren. But why, is the question we must ask ourselves? Why has this remnant of the woman's seed doomed to early death, not fulfilling the days Yah has prepared for them, that they might be safe a while longer?

Come Out of Her My People

Yah will send a sword upon the land. War and death shall come to many. Frantically, many, including Christians, will run aimlessly, searching for a place of safety, but they will not find it. They also will try to save their possessions and ability to continue their livelihood and life. Many Christians, as well as most of the unbelievers, will take the mark of the beast, thus having no eternal salvation.

See Isaiah 26:17-21 for Isaiah's rendition of this little season the dead should wait.

"Again the word of the Lamb came unto me saying,

Son of man, speak to the children of they people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:

If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet and warn the people;

When whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning: if the sword come, and take him away his blood shall be upon his own head¹.

He who heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul." Ezekiel 33:1-5

"So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me." Ezekiel 33:7

Even though I believe these scripture verses quoted refer primarily to the physical blood line of Abraham (the house of Israel, the twelve tribes of Israel), it does have its warning to the spiritual house of Israel also as we will see in a moment. That house, who is made up of those who by faith in Yahshua the Messiah, have been grafted in (Christians).

Yahshua warns those in Judea (in the land of Israel) to flee into the mountains out of Israel because destruction is coming (the Great Tribulation of 3 ½ years), when the abomination of desolation occurs in the holy place, in Jerusalem (Matthew 24:15-21).

In the Gospel of Luke - Luke21:21), Luke reaffirms this command by Yahshua that those who are in Judea, should flee into the mountains, because wrath is coming upon this people in the land, and that Jerusalem, the holy city, shall be trodden down of the Gentiles (non-Jewish) until he returns at the end of the times of the Gentiles. This period shall be for 42 months as told in Revelation 11:2.

But in the verse preceding Luke 21:21, Luke describes the beginning of this time when they should flee Judea, as, "And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies¹, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Then let them which are in Judea flee..."

Matthew in the Gospel of Matthew as we showed above, given the warning quoted by Yahshua, to flee when they saw the abomination of desolation committed in Jerusalem.

"When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet stand² in the holy place, (whoso breadth, let him understand ³),

Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:" Matthew 24:15, 16

What we should note here, is that Luke is describing Jerusalem being compassed with armies (the sword coming upon the land) is part of the abomination of desolation. I believe this is what Matthew refers to as seeing the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place. It is the armies compassing Jerusalem and standing in the holy place that is the "abomination". This is not however when the daily sacrifice is taken away, as there is no mention anywhere in the corresponding Gospels either of such an event !!!!!. For the Israelis to allow Gentiles (non-Jews) to occupy and have control of, to stand in the holy place, is an "abomination" to the Lord, but it is not the "abomination of desolation" that Yahshua referred to. See My third Book The Three Beast’s of Revelation -Two's Company, Three's A Crowd. One for further detail concerning this subject. The abomination of desolation that Yahshua referred to is but one of two abominations and desolation’s upon the city of Jerusalem.

The other piece to this is found in Daniel. However it is not the reference Yahshua made above in Matthew 24:15,16 where the word STAND is mentioned, but this is in Daniel 9:26,27 " threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood , and unto the end of the war desolation’s are determined.

And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. There are desolation’s and abominations, plural, that happen.

"And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away and the abomination that maketh desolate set up¹, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days." Daniel 12:11. This is not the length of the Tribulation, but a period of time (1290 days) between when the daily is taken away (the first abomination) and the second abomination that maketh desolate.

Here we see another part of the "abomination of desolation". First, we had the warning of the Gentile armies surrounding Jerusalem, then they came in (stood in the holy place).Then, since they now occupied the holy place (place of the now destroyed temple, the temple mount, that has the Islamic Temple Mosque on it), they take away the daily sacrifice of the Jews ².

Now we see the second abomination which ushers in the last 3 ½ years, and when they see it, to come out of Babylon

The point of all of this is that first the watchmen warns the people of the sword (the armies bringing war) coming upon the land of Israel. But the people do not come out of her and many are killed.

"Flee out of the midst of Babylon³, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the Lord's vengeance, he will render unto her a recompense." John 51:6

"My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the Lord." John 51:45

"As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth." Jeremiah 51:49

Then 1290 days later the second abomination ⁴ occurs(Matthew 24:15) and they are told again to come out of her, but many don't and pay the price as told in Zech 13:8'9 "And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the Lord, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.

"And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall , The Lord is my God⁵ ."

I believe that as the Gentile armies, whomever they be, whether Islamic or U.N. troops, etc., take possession⁶ of Jerusalem or more precisely, East Jerusalem, the Old City of Jerusalem, those Gentile (non-Jewish) armies will in fact take away the "daily sacrifice of prayer", thus signifying the beginning of The Tribulation or last seven years.

As Jerusalem falls to the control of the Gentiles for 2300 Days as declared in scripture (Dan:8:13,14), I believe it is now a part of the worldly Babylon to which because of the Jews allowing its takeover by non-Jewish armies, Yah sends desolation upon it, and the admonition to come out of Babylon in Jeremiah, is referring to Jerusalem in Judea in the land of Israel, for it is now a part of the worldly Babylon¹.

Just as the twelve tribes of Israel make up physical Israel and they are warned to come out of Babylon, so are we Christians (also of twelve tribes) of the spiritual Israel, warned to come out of Babylon.

I don’t have the time in this volume to teach on it, but I believe that there are four Babylon’s mentioned in the Bible. Babylon the world, Babylon Iraq, Babylon Jerusalem, and Babylon America, and the context determines which Babylon is being referred to.

Though the warning to the physical Israel is one to physically come out of a piece of territory, the warning to spiritual Israel (Christians) is to come out of the spiritual Babylon and physical Babylon^.

As almost all Old Testament scripture, including the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, the last days and the period of seven years, concern primarily the Jews (House of Judah) and Israel (House of Israel), the rest of the New Testament, especially the Book of Revelation, deals with the Church (Christians) who are made up of believers in Yahshua of both Houses of Israel, which include Jews (House of Judah) and the other lost ten tribes of Israel (House of Israel).

So with keeping that in mind, Revelation 12 and the place of safety for the woman spoke of therein, is for the House of Israel Church, and more precisely, for the man-child portion.

The watchmen for the Church are declaring the sword is coming upon the land, and we must spiritually prepare ourselves now, so that we can "Come out of Babylon". We must also pay heed to the watchmen.

Yah is preparing a place of safety for his church (the woman) where she will be hid from the face of the serpent, the devil, and his beast system for the last 3 ½ years.

"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.

And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted (pursued¹) the woman which brought forth the man-child." Revelation 12:12, 13

But a remnant of his church will not listen and heed his warning nor that of the watchman.

"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 wrath 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]." Revelation 12:12-17

The dragon gives power unto the beast. The beast is the one who makes war with the remnant of the Church that does not heed the warning of the watchman concerning the sword (the armies) that are about to come upon the land both in the land of Israel/Palestine, and where most of the lost tens tribes of Israel (House of Jacob/Israel) are located which is in the United States!!!!!

"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." Revelation 13:4, 5

"And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them; and power was given him over all kindreds and tongues, and nations." Revelation 13:7

Who is the beast you might ask? There are three beasts spoken of in Revelation 13. They are discussed at length in Volumes 3 and 4..

Yah wants us to come out from the beast system of Babylon which is the world’s system and operate in the kingdom of Yah system.

"And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." Revelation 18:4

Yah does not want us to be partakers of her sins. He does not want us to take the mark of the beast. Those that do not take the mark of the beast cannot buy nor sell. In essence, they cannot live in that system. So how will they live and exist and do Yah's will during this 3 ½ year period without taking the mark of the beast, which in taking it they seal their doom and destruction forever?

"And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed¹.

And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads;

And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name." Revelation 12:15-17

"And the third angel followed them saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,

The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation, and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the lamb.

And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name." Revelation 14:9-11

So the line is drawn in the sand. Take the mark of the beast so you can buy and sell and be damned forever, and don't take this mark and be killed or die prematurely, or pay heed to God's word and the watchman.

Come out of her, (Babylon and the beast system) and go to the place where Yah is preparing for the safety of his saints. A place where they can live and be nourished for 3 ½ years from the face of the Devil.

Covetousness

I ask again why would a saint of Yah, a believer of Yahshua, The Word, not take heed?

The answer is found in Ezekiel 33:30-33, "Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another, everyone to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you and hear what is the word that cometh forth from the Lord.

And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.

And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.

And when this cometh to pass, (lo it will come), then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them."

They hear the words of the warning, but their heart goes after COVETOUSNESS. What things do you covet? What things are you not willing to give up and leave behind? Will you covet your "comfort zone", not willing to leave behind the things you trust in for your happiness? Will you not be willing to leave your job behind that you cherish, and pays your bills? Will you not be willing to leave your unbelieving parents, children and friends behind? Will you not be willing to suffer the ridicule that will surely come from others concerning your decision to leave behind all that you have achieved, for a promise? Will you willing to pay the price or shall your "heart goeth after covetousness"?

These will be hard, tough and most difficult decisions for many to make. But make them you will! Will you be that remnant that chooses not to come out of the place of danger, the "one world system" and therefore be partakers of her sins and receive the plagues sent upon her?

But you might say, "There is no place that will be safe from the beast!" My answer to you is that if Yah says He will protect you and is preparing a place of safety for 3 ½ years for you, then He is well able to do so, and will keep his promise! It may not be a place that suits you or meets your standards, but it will meet Yah's standard for you!

How long will you wait until you believe such a place is being prepared, as you read this manual? Will you wait until the last moment, when it may be too late to "escape the things that are about to come upon this planet"? Will you pray that you may be accounted worthy to escape these things? It is impossible to please Yah without faith!!

"But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

Shall you be that remnant spoken of in Revelation 12? Shall you believe in his word and that he is able, or shall your heart goeth after covetousness?

"And Jesus looking upon them said, With men it is impossible, but not God; for with God all things are possible.

Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

And Jesus answered and said, Verily, I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's.

But he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life." Mark 10:27-30

Following after Yahshua and leaving for selfish reasons are not enough. It must be for His sake, and the Gospel's! "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." Luke 21:36¹

Before I leave this subject, I want you to see what the prophet Jeremiah prophesied to the remnant of Israel. Those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

"Thus saith the Lord of hosts, They shall thoroughly glean the remnant² of Israel as a vine, turn back thine hand as a grapegather into the baskets.

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? Behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken; Behold the word of the Lord is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.³

Therefore, I am full of the fury of the Lord; I am weary with holding in; I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together; for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days.

And their houses shall be turned into others, with their fields and wives together; for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the Lord.

For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness⁴; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely." Jeremiah 6:9-13

The New International Version says the above verse this way:

"From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain, prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit."⁵

They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace.

Were they ashamed when they had committed abominations? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush; therefore; they shall fall among them that fall, at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the Lord.

Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, we will not walk therein.

Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Harken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not harken.¹

Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them.

Hear, O earth; behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not harkened unto my words, not to my law, but rejected it." Jeremiah 6:13-19

As well as the House of Israel, if you are not where Yah wants you to be, dreadful things shall come upon you. When you could be safe from danger and fulfilling the will of Yah during this tribulation, not obeying his Word, will result in these things coming upon you.

"If therefore, ye shall have prepared yourselves, ye may escape it (great tribulation; Vision 4:1; a representation of the tribulation that is at hand²), if your heart be pure and without spot; and if ye shall serve God all the rest of your days without complaint." Vision 4:20

Complaining about living during the time of the great tribulation will serve no good purpose, but only that to which you will receive the afflictions with which it brings upon the earth and mankind.

"And that servant, which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes." Luke 12:47

Conclusion

In this chapter, we have seen that part of the spiritual seed of Abraham, (the Church of Yah) was not willing to become that man-child who was part of the woman (the Church) that fled into the wilderness to be safe from the beast and fed by Yah for 3 ½ years.

This other part of the spiritual seed of Abraham became identified as the remnant of the woman's seed, to which the beast, the Devil, made war against them and began to kill them, as certainly the 5th seal of Revelation clearly shows us.

We saw that this remnant dies much sooner than the other seed, and was unable to fulfill Yah's will in their lives for the remaining of the 3 ½ years of the Devil's rule.

This remnant would not come out of Babylon - the evil world system ruled by Satan and his followers - therefore the remnant of the woman's seed partook of the plagues that come upon the world with the world.

We found out that the reason this remnant would not come out of Babylon, was because of covetousness. The desires of the world - the lust of the eyes - the lust of the flesh - were more important than allowing Yahshua’s will to be their will. The pride of their life was more important than the life of Yahshua which should have been birthed in them.

So too did we see the plight of the Jews (House of Judah) and the house of Israel as identical to that of these wayward believing Israel (Christians). They would not pay heed to the watchman. They would not come out of Babylon (Jerusalem when the Gentile armies surrounded it twice), and many of them partook of the plagues sent upon that land as well.

My prayer is that we all would pay heed to the watchman. That we would sincerely take the time to understand the times in which we live and read the signs. The time is so near to the coming of the Lord, but first a period of seven years of tribulation will come before that coming.

But we must prepare ourselves now if we haven't already done so because once we enter into that last 3 ½ year portion without having beforehand been prepared by allowing Christ to be formed in us and becoming that mature child of Yah, we will be delegated to being a remnant of her seed and partaking of the plagues that come upon the world.

The first step to doing so, if you haven't already done so, is to repent of your sin and trying to reach Yah/God and heaven your way. You must choose Yah's way that was the Cross. Believe that Yahshua died on the cross for your sins; believe that Yah’s Spirit rose him from the dead, and that he will return for you. Then you shall be born-again into the kingdom of Yah. Continue to believe and study his Word which is contained in the Bible. Put Him and His Word first and continue to grow in the knowledge of His Will. Continue in the things of Yah and discontinue the things of the world. WE must lay down the sins that so easily besets us. Let’s allow Yahshua to be formed in us. Amen.

In the Apocrypha, Esdras writes concerning those that do and don't participate in the last days, and here he asks the Lord to show him the interpretation.

"Now show me the interpretation of this dream also.

For As I consider it in my mind, alas for those who will be left in those days! And still more, alas for those who are not left!

For those who are not left will be sad

Because they understand the things that are reserved for the last days, but cannot attain them.

But alas for those also who are left, and for that very reason! For they shall see great dangers and much distress, as these dreams show.

Yet it is better to come into these things, through incurring peril, than to pass from the world like a cloud, and not to see what will happen in the last days."

He answered me and said, "I will tell you the interpretation of the vision, and I will also explain to you the things that you have mentioned. As for what you said about those who survive, and concerning those who do not survive, this is the interpretation:

The one who brings the peril at that time will protect those who fall into peril, who have works and faith¹toward the Almighty.

Understand therefore that those who are left are more blessed than those who have died." 2 Esdras 13:15-24

For those of you “Left Behind” believers and teachers who are reading this, that would rather escape in a cowardly and unscriptural pre-tribulation "rapture" before this time of peril, you may want to read those verses again.

He didn't say that those who are left are better than those that were not left during this time, but that it was a blessing to be in this time of peril. Those are more blessed than the others who are not left.

And he will protect those that fall into peril that he brings upon the world.

There is a teaching within the Church call "Pre-Wrath Rapture". It basically teaches that the Church will go through the six seals of the Book of Revelation, which is the wrath of Satan. But when the wrath of Yah is poured out (Revelation 6:17) at the beginning of the seventh seal which bring the seven trumpets, the Church will be raptured and not left for it.

Yes, this is the time of the beginning of Yah's wrath, but "he will protect those that fall into peril that he ² brings", as indicated by Esdras 13:23, who have works and faith-³ toward the Almighty.

Now, let's move on to "that place of safety" where Yah wants us to go. If you didn't catch the brief glimpse of it in the previous chapter , the next chapter is for you.

CHAPTER EIGHT

A Place In The Wilderness

Introduction
Now we come to the place in the wilderness. Yah is preparing a place in the wilderness for his mature church that is willing to go there, so they might be fed and kept safe during the last 3 ½ year period of the last days. Is this place a specific geographical area on the earth, a desert or wilderness, that she will flee to?

"And the woman (herself) fled into the desert (wilderness) where she has a retreat [refuge¹] prepared (for her) by God, in which she is to be fed and kept safe for one thousand two hundred and sixty days (forty two months; three and one-half years)." Revelation 12:6 Amplified Version

"But the woman was supplied with the two wings of a giant eagle, so that she might fly from the presence of the serpent into the desert (wilderness, to the retreat) where she is to be kept safe and fed for a time, and times, and half a time [three and one-half years, or twelve hundred and sixty days]. Revelation 12:14 Amplified Version

As always, we must let scripture interpret scripture. Since nothing in the Book of Revelation interprets the words wilderness, desert, wings, eagle, refuge, retreat; we must look elsewhere in the Bible to find the use and scriptural definitions of these words.

If you do not have a Concordance, I strongly suggest that as any ardent student of the Bible does, you get one.

Yah is preparing a place in the wilderness for his church that is willing to go there, so they might be fed and kept safe during the 3 ½ year period of the last days, so they might go into the world, into the New World Order, the system of the beast, and within it do the works that Yahshua did and greater works also, as he said they would, so that they (the world) might believe in him! The seal of Yah shall be on their foreheads and no harm shall come to them as they do the will of their Father in heaven.

Many Mansions

Jesus said in John 14:2 "In my father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."

Yahshua says he will prepare a place for us. But also there are many mansions. There are many places he is preparing. Yahshua is saying he is preparing a place for us, but not just one place, because he said there are many mansions there.

So is it possible that in Revelation 12, when Yah says he has prepared a place for the church for 3 ½ years, that he could mean many places?

Hippalytus interprets Revelation 12 of "the tribulation of the persecution which is to fall upon the Church from the adversary. There the saints are identified as the Christian Church. The time and times and half a time refer 'to the one thousand two hundred and three score days' (the half of the week) during which the tyrant is to reign and persecute the Church, which flees from city to city, and seeks concealment in the wilderness among the mountains." (6.1 ¹)

Hippolytus was a Bishop of Rome during the third century A.D.

This verse infers that the Church (believers) will be persecuted during the last 3 ½ years, fleeing the cities and going from one city to the next, but between their journey from city to city, they will seek concealment in the wilderness among the mountains.

What are the Christians doing going from city to city, when they can find concealment among the mountains? I believe it is because Yah is calling them to go forth from their places of refuge in the mountains to preach the gospel to the unbelievers that are congregated in the cities, although no one will be saved, but will know about the judgments coming from Yah. They go where Yah tells them and do what Yah tells them, then return to the refuges in the mountains, when the Lord tells them to.

Just as when Yahshua fed the multitudes (five thousand) in Matthew 14:21, after he sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountains to pray, and in the fourth watch of the night he returned to his disciples (Matthew 14:23-25). Yahshua took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where he (Yahshua) was transfigured and Moses and Elijah appeared with him (Matthew 17:1).

And in Matthew 28:16-20, the great commission was given to the disciples up on a mountain where Yahshua had called them.

"Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

And when they saw him, they worshipped him, but some doubted.

And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. ²

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, ever unto the end of the world. Amen."

I don't think it strange that we too may be called into the mountains away from the destruction within the cities to hear and pray to Yah as Yahshua did, to hear his voice in the calming place of refuge, and to receive our marching orders and go back into the cities in judgment. More on this can be found in the chapter of the Two Witnesses.

Read also Mark 3:13-15; Luke 6:12-19; John 6:15

"How beautiful upon the mountains ¹ are the feet of him that bringeth good things, that publish peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publish salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion." Isaiah 52:7-8 ²

Personally, I find it difficult to believe that all the saints will be gathered together in one place, but however, not dogmatically! I do, although, believe that Yah can send us help and security wherever we are and can keep us safe and that he will lead us to whatever or wherever the place or places of safety might be. He tells us that if we cast off our cares upon him, he will direct us.

Yah's expanse is unlimitless. Just as there are many mansions that Yahshua has gone to prepare for us, which I think relates to during and after the millennium (after which is timeless), I believe the unlimitless of the entire universe, will be the domain to which his children with their immortal bodies, not restricted by gravity or any other such thing, will be able to explore and live in their mansions prepared by Yahshua for them.

I don't believe Yah is powerless to protect his children on earth wherever they might be called to go, and that the need or purpose for one place to gather to feed and protect them is evident.

I believe the wilderness or the desert represents the world in which the beast will rule. In the beast’s world and the time given to him (Satan) for 42 months, it is devoid of Yah. He claims himself to be God and Godly principles are out in his world, where evil exists. But in the midst of this evil, ungodly wilderness, this desert and destitute place in which the Evil One rules his subjects, the woman will be hid from his face. Not that she is hiding, but that Satan can't touch her. She is beyond the reach of his arm. She will rule in the midst of her enemies.

Hippolytus says the church will flee from city to city seeking concealment in the wilderness among the mountains.

A mountain is also symbolic of an obstacle in our path, and the serpent (the beast), will place many obstacles in the path of Yah's people during this time. If you cannot buy or sell without taking the mark of the beast, I would say that is an obstacle to living and getting food to eat.

But just as Yahshua told us that if we believe, and say to the mountain before us "Be thou cast into the sea", it shall be done. He wasn't telling us that we could literally, if we wanted to, cast a real mountain into the sea. What I believe he meant was that any obstacle in our path, that tried to prevent us from doing the will of our Father in heaven, could be removed by us if we had enough faith in him and if we believed we could, in his strength and power, "cast it out of our way".

As we are in this wilderness of Satan's world for 3 ½ years, all the mountains and obstacles in our way from preaching Yah's Word and testifying of him, whether they be his armies or whatever, we can remove them. Yah's will, will be done on earth as it is in heaven!. And in the midst of these mountains in the wilderness, we will find concealment, protected, hid, from the arm of the Devil. As we wait for the voice of the Lord to tell us when and where to go, and then act, we can have the confidence that He will protect us in order to accomplish His will.

I believe there will be a period (the first 3 ½ years of the last 7 of the "great tribulation") whereas just as Joseph was warned by Yah of the impending famine coming to Egypt (a type of the world today) we also are called to prepare for the famine coming upon the land. As you will see in the forthcoming pages, Yah will supernaturally provide for them during the last 3 ½ years of the tribulation, just as he supernaturally did for the Israelites during the escape from Egypt and their time in the wilderness, if they have faith in Him and in His Word concerning such. But the first 3 ½ years, we must prepare for the destruction coming.

Just as they were being led to the "Promised Land", so are we being led to the "Promised Land" of Israel as well possibly before he returns, when and where he will return and set up his Millennial Reign.

Refuge Under His Wings

Yes, we should mount up close to Yah as eagles mount up to the sun. As we do that, we can walk and run with his Word and not become faint or tired.

As we saw in the previous Chapter in Psalms 91, some of the verses which shall be repeated here, we must make God our refuge, our habitation and under His wings we should trust and he'll cover us with his feathers.

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow (of the wings²) of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God,; in him will I trust." Psalms 91:1, 2

As the woman is given two wings of a great eagle (Yah's wings under which we should trust in him), we can fly into the wilderness (the world that knows not Yah) and be nourished and fed.

"He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings thou shalt trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler." Psalms 91:4

Yahshua says, "Thy Word is Truth" - John 17:15-20 -

"I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth¹.

As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

Neither pray I for these alone (his twelve disciples²), but for them also which shall believe on me through their word."

Yah's word (his truth) shall be our shield and buckler, and by the truth we shall be set apart (sanctified) to do his will.

Not only is Yah's word truth, but it is bread (nourishment) for living!

"...It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4

"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of live: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." John 6:35

As we mount up close to Yah under his wings, we are indeed coming to Yahshua and we'll never hunger or thirst, for Yahshua and Yah are one.

It is interesting to note the continued verses in John 17:15-20 that were quoted just a few paragraphs ago, picking up in verse 21 through 23.

"That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee that they also may be one in us - that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one.

I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfect⁵⁰⁴⁸ in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me."

Just as we learned that the man-child (woman) is perfect and mature, grown up into the stature of the fullness of Christ, the word perfect ⁵⁰⁴⁸means to complete, accomplish, consummate in character, finish and fulfill.³.

As the woman, through the word of Yah which is life and truth, mounts up close to Yah and becomes perfect, she becomes one with Yah spiritually and is perfect and mature. She can, in the midst of the wilderness, proclaim the gospel of the kingdom and as this woman is mature and perfect, the world may know that Yahshua was sent to them, and he loved them (the world) so much that he died for them on the cross that they might be saved. (John 3:16)

Remember, we just read Yahshua praying that his disciples would be sanctified by Yah's truth, which is their shield, and that he also sanctified Himself, that they would also be sanctified by the truth, and that He prayed not for them alone, but for them that believe also through their word.

Well, as Yahshua explains, this prayer is not just for the disciples but for all that believe in Him through their word. We have their word as recorded in the scripture of the New Testament of the Bible. We are these that believe in Yahshua through their word (John 17:20). He does not pray to the Father, that we shall be taken out of the world, but that we stay in the world, sent into it as he was sent into it. And while in the world at this time (last 3 ½ years), we will be in security.

"And over all the righteous and holy, He will appoint guardians from amongst the holy angels to guard them as the apple of an eye¹, until he makes an end of all wickedness and all sin, and though the righteous sleep a long sleep, they have naught to fear.

And (then) the children of the earth shall see the wise in security, and shall understand all the words of this book, and recognize that their riches shall not be able to save them in the overthrow of their sins." The Book of Enoch XCIX C:56, p. 143 and 144

"Be hopeful, ye righteous; for suddenly shall the sinner perish before you, and ye shall have lordship over them according to your desires.

And in the day of the tribulation of the sinners, YOUR CHILDREN SHALL MOUNT AND RISE AS EAGLES², and higher than the vultures will be your nest, and ye shall ascend and enter the crevices of the earth, and the clefts of the rock for ever as coneys before the unrighteous, and the sirens shall sigh because of you and weep³.

Wherefore fear not, ye that have suffered; for healing shall be your portion, and a bright light shall enlighten you, and the voice of rest ye shall hear from heaven." The Book of Enoch XCVI:1-3, p. 137

We (Christians) are not of this world, as Yahshua has told us many times, but the children of the earth shall see the wise Christians in security. Not taken out of the world, but safe in it. Safe from the wrath of Yah and Satan!

"Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast." Psalms 57:1

"Cast all your cares upon the Lord, and he will direct them. Believe in God, ye doubtful, because he can do all things; he can both turn away his wrath from you, and send you HELP AND SECURITY¹." Vision 4:21

Before we leave this section "Refuge Under His Wings", and in it showing that the wings of an eagle that the woman were given, is the protection under Yah's wings, I want to show you some more interesting writings concerning this.

"The Gospels could not possibly be either more or less in number than they are. Since there are four zones of the world in which we live, and four principle winds, while the Church is spread over all the earth, and the pillar and foundation of the Church is the gospel, and the Spirit of life, it fittingly has four pillars, everywhere breathing out incorruption and revivifying men. From this it is clear that the Word, the artificer of all things, he who sits upon the cherubim and sustains all things, being manifested to men gave us the gospel, fourfold in form but held together by one Spirit. As David said, when asking for his coming, "O sitter upon the cherubim, show yourself"⁷⁷. For the cherubim have four faces, and their faces are images of the activity of the Son of God. For the first living creature, it says, was like a lion, signifying his active and princely and royal character; the second was like an ox, showing his sacrificial and priestly order; the third had the face of a man, indicating very clearly his coming in human guise, and fourth was like a flying eagle, making plain the giving of the Spirit who broods over the Church².

Now the Gospels, in which Christ is enthroned, are like these⁷⁸. For that According to John expounds his princely and mighty and glorious birth from the Father, saying, "In the beginning was the Word", and "All things were made by him, and without him was Nothing made".

Therefore this Gospel is deserving of all confidence, for such indeed is his person. That According of Luke, as having a priestly character, began with the priest Zachareas offering incense to Yah. For the fatted calf was already being prepared which was to be sacrificed for the finding of the younger son⁷⁹. Matthew proclaims his human birth, saying, "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham", and, "The birth of Jesus Christ was in this manner", for this Gospel is manlike, and so through the whole Gospel [Christ] appears as a man of a humble mine, and gentle. But Mark takes his beginning from the prophetic Spirit who comes on men from high, saying, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet", showing a winged image of the gospel ³

Therefore, he made his message compendious and summary, for such is the prophetic character. Again, the Word of God himself used to speak to the patriarchies before Moses, in a divine and glorious manner, but for those under the Law he established a priestly and liturgical order; after this, becoming man, he sent out the gift of the Holy Spirit into the whole earth, guarding us by his own wings^1&2.

What I wanted to show you in all of this is that Irenaues, Bishop of Lyons, so eloquently described Revelation 4:7, "And the first beast (around the throne of God, i.e. Revelation 4:6³) was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf (or ox⁴) and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle⁵."

These cherubim have four faces, he goes on the explain as we read, and these four faces are images of the activity of the Son of Yah as portrayed by the Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

And the fourth gospel represents the fourth face which was like a flying eagle which shows the giving of the Spirit of God who broods over the Church⁶.

Just as we saw earlier in Psalms 91:4 that Yah shall cover us with his feathers under his wings, we now see here the faces of the cherubim of which the fourth face, represented by the fourth Gospel - the face of the eagle - all of which including the face of the eagle represents the activity of the Son of Yah.

In essence, what we have are scriptures showing Yah, the Son of Yah and the Spirit of Yah - the Trinity - all three referring to an eagle. Under the wings of Yah we have the protection of our Father in heaven and the Spirit of Yah like an eagle broods⁷ over the church, and as an eagle the activity of the Son of Yah through the church is seen.

Prepare Yourselves

We are also admonished in 2 Esdras 16:35-78, that God's people must prepare for the End.

"Listen now to these things, and understand them, you who are servants of the Lord. This is the word of the Lord; receive it and do not disbelieve what the Lord says. The calamities draw near, and are not delayed." 2 Esdras 16:35-37.

These verses are prequalified as being the word of the Lord. I believe that certain verses in this scripture (Esdras, considered by some as scripture, but not included in the sixty-six books of the Protestant Bible) that are prequalified as from the Lord, by the Lord, the word of the Lord, etc., must be given our utmost attention and prayer.

Esdras goes on to say the calamities will come upon the world and then tells us how to prepare.

"Hear my words, O my people; prepare for battle¹, and in the midst of the calamities be like strangers on the earth." 2 Esdras 16:40.

The prophet Esdras is telling us that we will be in the midst of the calamities, not raptured away and taken out. He tells us to be like strangers (wanderers on the earth).

"Let the one who sells be like the one who will flee; let the one who buys be like the one who will lose; let the one who does business be like one who will not make a profit; and let the one who builds a house be like one who will not live in it; let the one who sows be like the one who will reap; so also the one who prunes the vines, like one who will not gather the grapes..." 2 Esdras 16:41-44.

He is telling us to be prepared to leave our jobs, possessions, etc., that it will all be in vain during this time, that others will take them from us. (Sounds like the current Obama administration’s redistribution of wealth through taxation!)

"Because of this, those who labor, labor in vain; for strangers shall gather their fruits, and plunder their goods, overthrow their houses, and take their children captive; for in captivity and famine they will produce their children. Those who conduct business do so only to have it plundered; the more they adorn their cities, their houses and possessions; and their persons, the more angry I will be with them for their sins, says the Lord." 2 Esdras 16:45-48.

The Lord will test his church, the glorious one to be without spot or blemish. He will bring all believers into the fire. However, all will not make it through the fire, but only the glorious ones, without spot or blemish. All his church will be saved for eternal life with him, but not all will be that glorious church to whom he is coming back for to rapture their living bodies and change their corruptible bodies into incorruptible ones, which are those that remain alive unto his coming. Many will die in the fire and destruction that will come upon the earth because they have not prepared themselves, they have not given up all that Yahshua said that his true disciples must give up to follow him. That includes the sin that does so easily beset us all.

"Cease from your sins, and forget your iniquities, never to commit them again; so God will lead you forth and deliver you from all tribulation." 2 Esdras 16:67.

Esdras goes on in the next verse to describe the persecution of Yah's people, their testing by fire.

"The burning wrath of a great multitude is kindled over you; they shall drag some of you away and force you to eat what was sacrificed to idols. And those who consent to eat shall be held in division and contempt, and shall be trampled under foot." 2 Esdras 16:68-69.

Yahshua our Lord, says the same thing in Revelation 2:20-22, about some of the church just as Esdras quotes the Lord above.

"Notwithstanding, I have a few thing against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols¹.

And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

Behold, I will cast her into a bed and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation², except they repent of their deeds." Revelation 2:20-22.

Now to the conclusion of Esdras, we will pick up with the verse that follows what was concluded above.

"For in many places and in neighboring cities there shall be a great uprising against those who fear the Lord³. They shall be like maniacs, sparing no one, but plundering and destroying those who
continue to fear the Lord. For they shall destroy and plunder their goods, and drive them out of house and home. Then the total quality of my elect shall be manifest like gold that is tested by fire⁴.

Listen, my elect one, says the Lord; the days of tribulation are at hand, but I will deliver you from them. Do not fear or doubt, for God is your guide⁵. You who keep my commandments and precepts, says the Lord God, must not let your sins weigh you down, or your iniquities prevail over you. Woe to those who are choked by their sins and overwhelmed by their iniquities! They are like a field choked with underbrush and its path overwhelmed with thorns, so that no one can pass through. It is shut off and given up to be consumed by fire." 2 Esdras 16:70-78.

Dear reader, it is clear by the writings of Esdras as he says what the Lord also says, that one must prepare for the tribulation that is at hand by getting rid of the sin in our lives and stop sinning by the grace (power) of Yah, so that he can decide our path and guide us through this difficult part of time in history. And that we not be consumed by the fire, but that we would come through the fire as pure gold, refined, being that glorious church without spot or blemish (sin) that we might be alive unto the coming of the Lord so that we might be caught up together to meet him in the air, for the great marriage of the Lamb, and then continue down with him to rule and reign forever with him as his bride forever!

So we can see that there is evidence of safety in many places. Hippolytus says the church will flee from city to city, seeking concealment in the wilderness among the mountains. The prophet Esdras says they'll be like strangers on the earth driven out of house and home, but Yah will direct their paths, if they are obedient. The Apostle John says the woman (the church) fled into the wilderness where a place of retreat has been prepared by Yah, so that she would be fed, and all this for 3 ½ years. The shepherded of Hermas says Yah will send them help and security. Enoch says the men of earth will see the wise (Christians) in security and holy angels will guard the righteous and holy till Yah makes an end of wickedness and sin. In the wilderness of the world there will be a place of safety, and it is next to Yah under his wings, for those who have prepared themselves.

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