Walking in the Kingdom reality
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Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.
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And he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb (Rev 22:1) |
For His Glory!
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The End Times Commentary Chapter Five Matthew 24 - Part III End of tribulation and Yeshua’s return End time prophecies In this series of messages we are mainly focused on The One ‘Who’ really knows the end. We need to trust His Spirit to lead us into all truth - especially what Yeshua (Jesus) said to His disciples beginning in Matthew 24. Why prophecy? Approx. one third of Scripture is prophecy. God is calling disciples (also called saints) to reign and rule with Him and He wants us to know. The saints are to be His representatives now; for they are His ambassadors to the nations. Not only are the saints to proclaim the good news of salvation (which is in Christ alone) but also to proclaim the coming rule of our King Yeshua - on this earth. Amen YHVH (The LORD) knows …Isa 46:10 (NKJV unless indicated) Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand…' (See also Isa 55:11; Isa 48:3-5)The End Times Commentary (See partial outline at end of this section.) Remember: Yeshua’s first directive in the Olivet prophecy (beginning in Matthew 24)Matt 24:4 … "Take heed that no one deceives you.The KEY to verifying we are in the end times; it is our call for action! Matt 24:15 "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house.***** Matthew Part III Being prepared "Watch therefore , for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming"Our hope - Yeshua’s Return Matt 24:29 " Immediately after the tribulation of those days … 30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.Matthew 24:22 "And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened. (Speaking of the tribulation Part II)Daniel 7:13 " I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! … Zechariah 12:10, 12 10 "And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn. … 12 "And the land shall mourn, every family by itself…Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. The Great Trumpet: And the gathering of the Elect Matt 24:31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Deuteronomy 30:4 "If any of you are driven out to the farthest parts under heaven, from there the LORD your God will gather you, and from there He will bring you. Isaiah 27:13 So it shall be in that day: The great trumpet will be blown; They will come, who are about to perish in the land of Assyria, And they who are outcasts in the land of Egypt, And shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem. 1 Corinthians 15:52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" ***** At this point in the Olivet prophecy we have a major shift in the sequence concerning Yeshua’s return with His saint to establish His Kingdom on this earth. Now Yeshua begins warning the end time saints to be watching, to be prepared, to be doing to be serving and being good stewards. He makes it clear what the end time generation will be like - so that we may know the circumstances surrounding end time events. ***** Learn this Parable Matt 24:32 " Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near -- at the doors!Matthew 13:34-36 34 All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, 35 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: "I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world." 36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field."Matthew 21:45 Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He was speaking of them. James 5:9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. What is meant by "This generation"? What generation? Matt 24:34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.Matthew 23:36 "Assuredly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation. (Age or those of this prophetic time v24-25)1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the LORD endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. Psalms 119:89 Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. Matthew 5:18 "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Isaiah 51:6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, And look on the earth beneath. For the heavens will vanish away like smoke, The earth will grow old like a garment, And those who dwell in it will die in like manner; But My salvation will be forever, And My righteousness will not be abolished. But what can we know? Pay attention to the Parable V32-34 Matt 24:36 " But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.Zechariah 14:7 It shall be one day Which is known to the LORD -- Neither day nor night. But at evening time it shall happen That it will be light. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.Matthew 25:13 "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. Acts 1:7 And He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. The end time generation is going to be like this… At His return Matt 24:37 "But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and (they) did not know until the flood came and took them all away (could this mean Noah and his family were left behind?), so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.Genesis 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. (What it was like in Noah’s day)Luke 17:26-27 26 "And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: 27 They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.Genesis 7:7- So Noah, with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives, went into the ark because of the waters of the flood. (Spared) Still speaking of His return (what it was like in the day of the flood) - who was left after the flood?Matt 24:40 "Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. (One Taken one Spared?)Exodus 11:5 'and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the female servant who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the animals. (Taken away - perished)Because of this we are admonished to "Watch" - Why? Matt 24:42 "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.Luke 12:40 "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." Luke 21:36 "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man." (the why)Revelation 3:3 "Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. Matthew 25:10 (NKJV)"And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 (NKJV)Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. Rewarded for watching; for being faithful (wise, awake, listening, doing, enduring, serving…)Matt 24:45 " Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. 47 Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods.Matthew 7:24 " Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: Hebrews 3:5 And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which would be spoken afterward, Matthew 25:2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Matthew 25:21 "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' Revelation 16:15 "Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame." The evil servant will also reap what he has sown: Matt 24:48 "But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My master is delaying his coming,' 49 "and begins to beat his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware of, 51 and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.Matthew 25:5 "But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. Matthew 8:12 "But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." (Companion Bible note: weeping and gnashing = the weeping and the grinding. The Articles denoting not a state but a definite occasion and time when this event shall take place. Used by the Lord seven times (Mat 8:12; Mat 13:42; Mat 13:50; Mat 22:13; Mat 24:51; Mat 25:30. Luke 13:28). A study of these will show that the occasion is "the end of the age", when "the Lord and His servants shall have come", and when He will deal with the "wicked" and "unprofitable" servants, and sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in His kingdom.) Matthew 25:13 "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. Short outline of the 5 chapters
Yeshua’s first directive - Do not be deceived
Our KEY to verifying we are in the end times (for more read II Thessalonians 2)We have reached the end of Matthew chapter 24 with Part III, but Yeshua did not stop His Olivet prophecy; it continues on so we will touch on His admonition about what it will be like at the end time - next issue. Remember what Yeshua says to the churches… Rev 3:22 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."*The scripture references are not exhaustive; they are to give the essence of their heading. In this Commentary when statements are supported by Scripture it may only be one or two verses. Even though many more may apply. Because this is the writer’s understanding (at this time) it may be in some cases subjective; thankfully we have His Word and His Spirit to keep us on the straight and narrow way (path). Blessings |
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Prepared for Yeshua’s Return? Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.Proverbs 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their food in the summer; |
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"Preparing" Psalm 78:19 Yes, they spoke against God: They said, "Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?Psalm 7:11 God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day. 12 If he does not turn back, He will sharpen His sword; He bends His bow and makes it ready. 13 He also prepares for Himself instruments of death; He makes His arrows into fiery shafts.Psalm 10:17 LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, Psalm 61:7 He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him! Psalm 31:19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! |
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Being Prepared Yeshua (Jesus) said; "I am coming back…" And He told us to watch for His return. He said that His coming would be as the lightning that shines from the east to the west. Do you think of lightning as produced by thunderstorms? Yet those are isolated flashes that may be in any direction. The lightning that shines from the east to the west is a sunrise. It occurs in the east in a moment, but is preceded by a gradual increase in light, so it does not come as a surprise to those who are watching for it. Blessed are those servants who watch for their Master's return. They walk in the light, and see the day approaching, and are prepared. So shall the coming of the Son of Man be. All that you have is from the Creator, so you are a steward of all that you own. There is joy in using it for His glory." (Adapted from a Dale Cresap blog) |
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Truth Eternal. "Truth subsists eternally, and finally triumphs over its enemies, because it is eternal and strong even as God himself." Blaise Pascal. How we look at life. Two men looked from behind prison bars; one saw mud, the other one stars. |
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Walking in the Kingdom reality
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