The Prophecy of Jesus Regarding ISRAEL

 

Matthew 23:38-39

King James Version

38 Behold, 

your house is left unto you desolate.

39 For I say unto you, 

Ye shall not see me henceforth, 

till ye shall say, 

Blessed is he that cometh 

in the name of the Lord.

Do we really know what Jesus said about Israel?

And WHEN He intends to return to the chosen nation of God?

Those two verses above says all.

As if to support my Scripture discovery this morning, the Holy Spirit of God directed me back to an article I wrote last year -- featuring an important video -- when I was just into my 8th day as a born-again Christian:

"The Best-Kept Secret in Judaism"

The video reveals why modern-day Jews don't know their MESSIAH.

Why is Israel the chosen nation of God?

That will be for my future articles.

For now, know that Jesus was very clear when He'll show up again in Israel:

Matthew 23:39

King James Version

39 For I say unto you, 

Ye shall not see me henceforth, 

till ye shall say, 

Blessed is he that cometh 

in the name of the Lord.

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Updated 19 January 2022

The LAST Instructions of JESUS

 

44 And he said unto them, 

These are the words which I spake unto you, 

while I was yet with you, 

that all things must be fulfilled, 

which were written in the law of Moses, 

and in the prophets, 

and in the psalms, 

concerning me.

45 Then opened he their understanding, 

that they might understand the scriptures,

46 And said unto them, 

Thus it is written, 

and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, 

and to rise from the dead the third day:

47 And that repentance and remission of sins 

should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

48 And ye are witnesses of these things.

49 And, behold, 

I send the promise of my Father upon you: 

but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, 

until ye be endued with power from on high.

50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, 

and he lifted up his hands, 

and blessed them.

51 And it came to pass, 

while he blessed them, 

he was parted from them, 

and carried up into heaven.

Luke 24:44-51 

King James Version

These were the last words of Jesus to His disciples, before He was taken up to heaven, after His Resurrection, appearing to His apostles one last time.

Before Jesus was taken into heaven, He had two (2) specific instructions for the apostles:

  1. “…that repentance and remission of sins

should be preached in his name among all nations,

beginning at Jerusalem.”

Luke 24:47 (KJV)

2. “…tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem,

until ye be endued with power from on high.”

Luke 24:49 (KJV)

Basing everything on the last words of Jesus, He wanted the apostles to start preaching about repentance in Jerusalem --only when they were “endued with power from on high”.

JESUS was particular about “repentance” and “remission” (forgiveness) of sins – to be “preached in his name among all nations”.

There have been many faithful who have done so, with great sacrifice and endurance.

May the WORD of God continue to bless this world, up until the time Jesus returns.

And that is for the next post.

Relevant articles on REPENTANCE and RECONCILIATION:

"The LORD Jesus Calls Us to Repentance"

"The Sanctification Process"

"How to Reconcile With God"

(Bible verses from biblegateway.com)

Updated 18 January 2022

The LORD JESUS Calls Us to REPENTANCE

Mark 1:14-15 

King James Version

14 Now after that John was put in prison, 

Jesus came into Galilee, 

preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

The LORD Jesus was very clear about what we must do.

REPENT.

Matthew 4:17 

King James Version

17 From that time 

Jesus began to preach, 

and to say, 

Repent: 

for the kingdom of heaven 

is at hand.

Previously, John the Baptist, the Lord's cousin, was tasked to prepare the way for the LORD, as prophesied:

Matthew 3:1-3 

King James Version

1 In those days came John the Baptist, 

preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

2 And saying, 

Repent ye: 

for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

3 For this is he that was spoken of 

by the prophet Esaias, saying, 

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 

Prepare ye the way of the Lord, 

make his paths straight.

John spoke of how the "generation of vipers" would meet their fate:

Matthew 3:7-10  

King James Version

7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees 

and Sadducees come to his baptism, 

he said unto them, 

O generation of vipers, 

who hath warned you to flee 

from the wrath to come?

8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

9 And think not to say within yourselves, 

We have Abraham to our father: 

for I say unto you, 

that God is able of these stones 

to raise up children unto Abraham.

10 And now also the axe is laid 

unto the root of the trees: 

therefore every tree 

which bringeth not forth good fruit 

is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

And beautifully, John spoke of Jesus, in the most reverent way:

Matthew 3:11 

King James Version

11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. 

but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, 

whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: 

he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, 

and with fire:

From which Jesus will separate the "wheat", from the "chaff":

Matthew 3:12 

King James Version

12 Whose fan is in his hand, 

and he will throughly purge his floor, 

and gather his wheat into the garner; 

but he will burn up the chaff 

with unquenchable fire.

Jesus came into this world, for a very clear purpose:

Luke 5:32 

King James Version

32 I came not to call the righteous, 

but sinners to repentance.

He spoke of how heaven rejoices at one sinner who repents:

Luke 15:7 

King James Version

7 I say unto you, 

that likewise joy shall be in heaven 

over one sinner that repenteth, 

more than over ninety and nine just persons, 

which need no repentance.

That's what Jesus came here for, to save us from our sins, to show us the way to repentance, to teach us to love God, the FATHER and CREATOR, and to love each other.

He was here to fulfill God's Laws:

Matthew 5:17 

King James Version

17 Think not that I am come 

to destroy the law, or the prophets: 

I am not come to destroy, 

but to fulfil.

What was the Law, but this:

Matthew 5:18-20 

King James Version

18 For verily I say unto you, 

Till heaven and earth pass, 

one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass 

from the law, till all be fulfilled.

19 Whosoever therefore shall break 

one of these least commandments, 

and shall teach men so, 

he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: 

but whosoever shall do and teach them, 

the same shall be called great 

in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I say unto you, 

That except your righteousness shall exceed 

the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, 

ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The Laws were the 10 Commandments.

We were taught all that when we were kids, but obviously many of us have forgotten, or didn't really understand what God was asking of us.

But it is not too late.

We have today, right this moment, to get right with the LORD.

He left us the HOLY SPIRIT to teach us ALL things, to remember ALL His Words.

We were left with REAL, divine help.

Jesus is merely reminding us of the desire of the FATHER:

Ezekiel 18:32 

King James Version

32 For I have no pleasure 

in the death of him that dieth, 

saith the Lord God: 

wherefore turn yourselves, 

and live ye.

It has always been about repentance, for all of us -- the proud, the ignorant, the uncaring, the cruel, the corrupted.

As Bible prophecy student, it is my duty to turn to Jesus' words, to sift through the Bible, and share with you the relevant verses for our difficult times. 

Only the WORD of GOD -- JESUS -- can give us real comfort, and instruction, now.

I am grateful that Jesus had looked kindly upon my soul, and saw fit to save it, for the world as we know it, is no more.

The diabolical schemes have taken on steam, but there is no reason to be afraid. 

But you must drop everything you're doing now, that is not of GOD. 

In your heart, you know what those things are.

We must not test Jesus, even as He loves us all.

Let Him tell you in His own words:

Revelation 3:19 

King James Version

19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: 

be zealous therefore, and repent.

There is no going around it.

We must all turn back to the LORD, and repent, abandoning our evil ways.

If our hearts are true, and we wish change upon ourselves, and the world, we must seek JESUS with all our heart, and let The SPIRIT of GOD -- the Holy Spirit -- trigger awakening upon our souls.

We are so loved He gave up His life for us thousands of years ago.

But this time, He will wage war:

Revelation 19:11-16 

King James Version

11 And I saw heaven opened, 

and behold a white horse; 

and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, 

and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, 

and on his head were many crowns; 

and he had a name written, 

that no man knew, 

but he himself.

13 And he was clothed 

with a vesture dipped in blood: 

and his name is called The Word of God.

14 And the armies which were in heaven 

followed him upon white horses, 

clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, 

that with it he should smite the nations: 

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: 

and he treadeth the winepress 

of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh 

a name written, 

King Of Kings, 

And Lord Of Lords.

Will you be there behind Him, and with Him?

Other important verses we must read are Psalm 91, and John 3, to help secure our salvation in these difficult times.

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Updated 6 February 2024

The Simplicity That is Being Asked of Us Now

5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, 

and commanded them, 

saying, 

Go not into the way of the Gentiles, 

and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

7 And as ye go, 

preach, 

saying, 

The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

8 Heal the sick, 

cleanse the lepers, 

raise the dead, 

cast out devils: 

freely ye have received, 

freely give.

9 Provide neither gold, 

nor silver, 

nor brass in your purses,

10 Nor scrip for your journey, 

neither two coats, 

neither shoes, 

nor yet staves: 

for the workman is worthy of his meat.

11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, 

enquire who in it is worthy; 

and there abide till ye go thence.

12 And when ye come into an house, 

salute it.

13 And if the house be worthy, 

let your peace come upon it: 

but if it be not worthy, 

let your peace return to you.

14 And whosoever shall not receive you, 

nor hear your words, 

when ye depart out of that house or city, 

shake off the dust of your feet.

Matthew 10:5-14 

King James Version

Why do I love Jesus so?

Because He was the simplest, and most powerful Teacher.

Because He was the KING of Kings, the LORD of Lords, and yet all He asked was that we worship the FATHER.

If we are to be worthy of God, we have to walk the path of Jesus.

We are to be simple, kind, humble, and trusting of God.

We must allow ourselves to be taught by the Holy Spirit, who will show us how Jesus really is, and how we are to live.

We are to become born again Christians -- born of water and spirit.

Current world circumstances are testing the Spirit of Jesus in us.

Have we embraced the LORD?

Or, are we still beholden to the world?

Look closely upon the world today.

All that is of greed and vanity, are being humbled.

Only the very basic industries and professions that aim to genuinely feed, clothe, heal, transport, and shelter people are being "allowed" by God now.

And vaccines are not one of them.

The body has great intelligence, for God created every cell of our being.

It knows how to "fight" invaders.

If there's anything we all need right now is food and kindness.

To be fed clean, nutritious food and water each day, and to be allowed to work the best way we know how, without ruthless taskmasters asking us to perform beyond our limits, giving us no time, money, and energy for ourselves, and our families.

Right now, we are being fed all forms of lies, and artifice.

Anything that has been created in a lab, is not of God -- it is of man.

We are no better than robots, at the hands of uncaring masters.

I only have ONE Master -- Jesus.

Those who do not love others are being exposed.

If your heart is awake, and you are a follower of Jesus, you will see that you are not truly loved by the industries of the world.

You are merely a consumer, and they feed upon you.

If you are really loved by the world, then they would love CHRIST, too.

Actually, Christ MUST be LOVED first.

But the world has shown they have no love for Christ.

If the world doesn't love Christ, how can they claim to love you?

They only love self -- their lofty position, their power, their popularity, their wealth, their education, and their beauty -- all that is not of God.

In His ministry, Christ boasted of no such thing, even as He was the SON of God, and upon whom demons quake in fear.

How much more are we to be brought down upon our knees, so we may finally acknowledge that POWER belongs to GOD alone?

Only with God can we have a tomorrow.

That is the reality of it.

Anyone who says otherwise, has merely revealed the master they serve.

(Verses sourced from biblegateway.com)

Updated 18 January 2022