This week we continue to examine what the Scriptures say about the Footsteps of Messiah and how ancient scholars interpreted these verses. Remarkably, John’s Revelation is often parallel with those ancient views of the texts.
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In view of the increasingly troubled time we are in, I thought it worthwhile to present a Sukkot “after-party” encouragement to begin preparing for Passover. In fact, if you’re not already thinking about Passover, you’re behind!
It is traditional to read the Song of Songs during the Passover week. Its main theme is resurrection, but incredibly, the ancient sages’ commentaries link the Song to other prophecies. Their expectation of the ingathering of the exiles, the nature of Messiah, the times in which he will return, and the judgments are incredibly contemporary to what is happening to the fig tree Israel today and even headline news. This week and next, we will shine the spotlight on some of the expectation concerning the fig tree prophecy contained in
2:13 The fig tree has ripened its fruit,
And the vines in blossom have given forth their fragrance.
Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come along!
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The recurring number in the text, whether through symbol or literal number, is 3. The tree represents the number three and resurrection as well as the third spirit of Adonai, etzah, or counsel in English. The seeds and trees bearing fruit were created on the Third Day of Creation. A tree in Hebrew is etz. It’s no coincidence that the Spirit of Counsel and trees share the same root. Both symbolize resurrection. The Spirit of Counsel is not so much about GIVING advice, but to “meekly RECEIVE the implanted Word of God.” (Ja 1:21) If never, received, then Counsel will not sprout, a real roadblock to resurrection.
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Elohim never gave up on adam, humankind. His voice is still calling to them from the Garden. In order to make the journey to the Land of Israel from the Land of Israel…in order for Israel to go to Israel, Israel must go to themselves, Israel. The appointed times of Israel’s feasts are for the people of Israel to assemble as Israel and lift their eyes to the Holy City. It is their time to be fruitful and multiply so that at the resurrection, the great prophecy of Avram’s descendants is fulfilled. Multiplied.
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This week we’ll discuss the prophecy of the Priestly Blessings, the Kotel (the Western Wall), and resurrection in the Song of Songs. Link to Blessing at Kotel: https://youtu.be/u38KxHrEenY
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