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My number again – Dutch Sheets, “Two twenty two; Keys to open and close!”

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Whilst prepping a reprise of my mini-series on End-times Briefing I was getting nudged about the numerals of today’s date: UK sequence 22.2.23 – US sequence 2.22.23.

Then after blogging I checked emails and find this from Roger J in South Africa:

“Richard, the whole of this post is for you buddy. Sample text in italics, link below. Go gitt’em!

“In 2000, while preparing for a cross-country flight, I happened to notice that my departure time was 2:22. I was then seated in row 22, and the total flight time was 2 hours and 22 minutes. My first thought was what a strange coincidence! Then I remembered that the Lord had been speaking to me regarding Isaiah 22:22. “I will set the key of the house of David on his shoulder, when he opens, no one will shut, when he shuts, no one will open.” I knew that in Scripture, keys symbolized authority, and that shoulders symbolize government (see Isaiah 9:6). Would God do something like this to bring me a confirmation? I wondered.

A couple of days later, I received a phone call from a friend. While in prayer, he felt prompted to call and give me Isaiah 22:22. He said, “Dutch, God is giving you a higher level of authority to pray for our government.”

https://www.givehim15.com/post/february-22-2023

Roger”

SO > “Roger, Roger – over and out!”

Is Smith-Wigglesworth’s vision of UK in revival about to be fulfilled?

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IS SMITH WIGGLESWORTH’s VISION, AND 50 YEARS LATER TO HIS PRAYER PARTNER, OF BRITAIN IN FULL REVIVAL FIRE ABOUT TO BE FULFILLED?

After awaking on Sunday I was reminded of the undermentioned personal event in 1997 and recalled the format of morning’s 3Counties Vineyard service is an ‘Open Morning’.

So I asked the Lord if I’m to mention this, and if so then I need clear indicators to do so. First, know that the service’s focus was upon ‘feasting and joy’, and that two ‘signs’ did come through what others brought to share:

  • One in some detail about revival from Andrew (beginning at 28 min of video) and referring to John Wimber as founder of the Vineyard movement (more later).
  • Another was brought during the unrecorded, offline period with reference to a way of reading scripture and hearing Holy Spirit speak upon 4 personally applicable points.
  • Note, that one of the moves prophesied by Smith-Wigglesworth refers to the Word and Spirit coming together and a few years ago when visiting a baptist church we were told by its powerfully prophetical pastor that the Baptist Union has come to recognise that duality as an important principle.

Therefore, it was clear I was to speak and my very condensed version of the following taken from an old email, as linked below, was received with delight:

‘At a prayer for revival meeting in 1997 on the anniversary of the Welsh revival, I had the privilege of meeting 80 years old Rev Norman James, who’d been prayer partner of the renowned ‘apostle of faith’, Smith Wigglesworth.

When this small group stood in a close circle to pray, Norman was less than a yard right in front of me. As he was quite short my eyes opened to gaze fully into his face and I couldn’t help but notice his eyes alight with excitement. A HUGE, beaming smile – he was radiant!

Norman could hardly speak, save to whisper, “I’ve just seen what Wigglesworth saw – Britain in revival, on fire for the Lord!”

Ever so briefly he explained that in Wigglesworth’s 88th year the Lord had given him a vision of a future revival in Britain. He knew it would happen decades ahead but he so desperately desired to see such days. Thus Norman confided, “No wonder he wanted the Lord to keep him alive!“. But he couldn’t find the words to describe its wonder!’

Click on this image from my Facebook to read report in full report along with Smith-Wigglesworth’s prophecies on three moves of the Holy Spirit in Britain.

Read also his short dissertation on our being with the Holy Spirit:

“Live in the Spirit, Walk in the Spirit, Talk in the Spirit…” – Smith Wigglesworth

End-Times Briefing 7: Daniel and ‘The Wonderful Numberer’ Jesus Christ

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Now we examine one of the sparkling gems, a radiant diamond, found in the treasure trove of Unlocking the Biblical Watch of Messiah’s Return. First a brief recap: 

‘DANIEL’S VISIONS

‘Daniel was privileged to receive extraordinary visions which were sealed until the ‘time of the end’ when many will run ‘to and fro’ and knowledge will increase. An apt description of our current world when knowledge and data are readily available via the internet. Continue reading →

End-Times Briefing 6: New Ager sees first pieces of God’s ‘jigsaw’

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How a New Age follower got hooked into the Bible’s prophecies.

A unique take from die-hard anti-Christian confronted by facts in non-Christian book!

As an ex-unbeliever rescued by Jesus Christ in person and ‘born-again’ by Holy Spirit into life everlasting through His sinless blood, I reiterate Chuck Missler’s concern:

“You may not believe what the Bible says, but what’s utterly astonishing is that so very many claim to believe in Jesus yet have no grasp of the idea Christ is to literally return and rule!”

The aim of these Briefings is to help my readers be better informed and thus grasp that truth. If an ardently anti-church guy deeply involved in New Age teachings, who viewed ‘Bible-bashers’ as bigots, could grasp and keep hold of this mind-blowing stuff, then how much easier is it for believers in Jesus to fully appreciate these things?

So, come on a revelatory journey with me that hints at the relevance of Bible ‘coding’: Continue reading →

End-Times Briefing 5: pastor’s ‘Sign in the Sun’ vision warns of coming global cataclysm! [Prophecy coming to pass!]

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[NB.Bible Update Luke 21:25 – and there will be signs in-the sun posted 11 days ago.]

Those following these Briefings will appreciate the direct relevance of Sign #27 to this video and transcript, for which I’m grateful for Carolyn Stewart’s very helpful expertise.

On 27th May 2020 Revd Christopher Wickland posted this alarm or warning on what’s soon to hit the world. (To date, his November 2019 prophecy of a great humbling then spiritual revival of Britain is accurate.) As with all prophecies, please seek the Lord in weighing this vision. Continue reading →

End-Times Briefing 3: the ‘What?’ of Watching > Signs!

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So far we’ve considered the Who, Why and When we’re to watch. Now to the rationale of this blog, as stated in its title’s strap-line, ‘Looking for the signs of Jesus’ return’ and we examine what Jesus told us to look out for:

WHAT?

Omitting those which apply to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD70, here’s a selection of signs stated in the first Gospel (Mark 13), augmented by Matthew (chapter 24) and Luke (chapters 17 & 21) plus insertion of Paul’s first and follow-up letters to believers in Salonika, to whom he stressed the origin of his teaching; ‘For this we say to you by the word of the Lord…’ Continue reading →

End-Times Briefing 2: the ‘When?’ of Watching > NOW!

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Continuing the reasons for watching for the End-times, we consider when that might happen:

WHEN?

Jesus’ major End-time teaching was given soon after leaving the Temple with some of His disciples and having foretold its complete destruction, which was fulfilled about 40 years later with the infamous Roman siege of Jerusalem. Continue reading →

End-Times Briefing 1: the ‘Who?’ and ‘Why?’ of Watching

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[Reprise of mini-series published June 2020]
In view of current events it’s time to reconsider the End-times foretold in the Holy Bible with a series of very brief overviews, followed by others’ recent insights.

First, we revisit the mini-series published in February 2018 and lodged in the main menu for reference purposes. It was preceded by a couple of re-blogs referring to one of eight possible eschatological scenarios – a pre-Tribulation Rapture – and, together with a theological blog’s discussion, I was prompted to expand upon one of this blog’s earliest entries – ‘Why Watch?’

Now, let’s quickly consider the ‘Who, Why, When and What’ of our watching: Continue reading →

Asbury and The Caleb Generation – Linda and Chris G Bennett

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So I share to and comment on my Facebook, as follows:

My 8 years-old blog is below, wherein I transcribe the prophecy given after I’d already perceived a wall of fire across the front of the low platform and thereby separating him and Dr Stone from the delegates:

“… sir, you have hand up, right there. Stand up!”  [it’s me!]

Dale Mast credit Branchmill PhotoGalleryDale delivered a prophetic word from the Lord about Joshua and Caleb’s faith outlasting 40 years of doubt, to see what it was they’d believed come to pass. This relates to a dream that God delayed but which will come to pass for me. That’s really intriguing because another 15 years would pass before I became a believer – but 40 years ago my ‘dream’ was to find the real truth….

Dale Mast: There’s a river running through this nation

Unexpected Asbury Revival 2023 reaches worldwide interests — Clever Journeys

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In a world where our youth has experienced forced vaccinations, masking, record breaking suicides and government control gone (what some describe as) satanistic-like, students, visitors and onlookers around the world are taking a stand with Jesus Christ for love and answers. Today marks Day 8 for what is being deemed Asbury Revival 2023, where students […]  Unexpected Asbury ReviVal 2023 Reaches Worldwide Interests — Clever Journeys

Jack Dennis includes reference to this Christian university’s historic revival events.

PPS to Revival Watch – personal testimony by Pete Greig

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UPDATE on PS on MSM coverage: click to play Tucker Carlson’s report.

PERSONAL TESTIMONY through Pete Greig (Facebook) posted  22 hours ago – of course LOL ! (my birthdate)::

‘The reports coming in privately from those on the ground and behind the scenes at Asbury are.. encouraging. Something sovereign does appear to be unfolding and there are seasoned leaders – neither famous nor naive – quietly minimising the hype and maintaining the focus on Jesus.

You won’t find a more trustworthy source, for example, than my friend J D Walt (pic). J D was for many years the Asbury chaplain. He knows the place like the back of his hand having sowed in tears with rare zeal, yearning and longing for something like this to take place.

“Here is the most compelling evidence of authenticity for me,” writes JD. “The first picture (below) depicts the chapel immediately after the usual chapel service last Wednesday. Nothing impressive. Just another day. But then students for unknown reasons other than the hand of God began to come back to the chapel. They asked their professors if they could return— uncharacteristic to say the least—- and within a few hours it was… the second picture below.

“It hasn’t stopped since then— 24-7. People are coming here from all over the country and world. Last night we opened up four overflow buildings and all were packed. Student groups from many campuses are here.

“It is clearly an outpouring of the Spirit but beyond that we are reticent to call it anything else. History can define it as it will. It is extraordinary and yet nothing new. Many of us have seen and experienced all that is happening here elsewhere. And yet none of us really have been in this kind of sustained move.

“The hunger of people coming from everywhere is enormous. It is characterized by exuberant worship— empowered by the Spirit— led by students, no production whatsoever—- no screens or words projected—seemingly no song lists— they sing until the Spirit seems to give another song. There is a lot of prayer being led all over the house, there are testimonies given throughout the day. It is the holy love of God rising like a tide and rolling like waves.

“Jesus is the only celebrity here. No one even remotely considers the names of anyone in leadership here. They are not unseasoned just unknown. Incredible humility characterizes this whole move. This has been enormously disruptive to the life of the school but no one seems to care. There is a vigilance of love supporting these students.”

All students and student leaders are invited to join me, Sarah Breuel, JD Walt and students from Asbury at 7pm (GMT) today. Sign up for your zoom link here: https://www.24-7prayer.com/revive-student-conference

On Tuesday Pete writes (Facebook format):

‘Having preached here in Kentucky’s Asbury chapel, where I had the privilege of leading hundreds of students in prayer late into the night, I am thrilled to hear the credible reports of a significant new work of the Spirit breaking out there over these last six days, and now beginning to spread to other universities.
I am particularly grateful to those who seem to be stewarding this humbly, wisely and well. (Some of them will be joining me tomorrow night for a time of impartation at an online seminar organised by Revive Europe and 24-7 Prayer)
Let me also say that I understand the cautious questions being asked in some quarters. These are natural and sensible.
But after a quarter century thinking and praying about such things, and with much on my heart, for now I simply want to say just two things:
Firstly, as has often been said, when it comes to reports of revival I would far rather be gullible than cynical. As Gamaliel said to the Sanhedrin: “If this teaching or movement is merely human it will collapse of its own accord. But if it should be from God, you cannot defeat them, and you might actually find yourselves to be fighting against God!” (Acts 5:38-39, J.B. Phillips)
Secondly, we need this. What’s happening at Asbury is not everything but it is something and right now we need something to shock the system so that this generation can experience for themselves the life-changing power of God. We need repentance and holiness. We need the kind of outpouring of the Spirit on campuses that can incubate and detonate a new generation to preach the gospel with greater confidence, fight injustice with greater defiance, and transform society with greater intelligence.
Beyond human programs, products and personalities, we need God’s power, presence and perspective. In other words we need a sovereign inbreaking of the Holy Spirit.
America was built on such awakenings. The UK was saved by them. And they always, always, always begin in precisely this way: with seasons of concerted prayer.
C’mon! 🔥

PS to Revival Watch – NOW on MSM, so watch out world!

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WATCH OUT WORLD > FOX NEWS’ TUCKER CARLSON’s AIRING IT…

Tucker will be covering it tonight but click here to play the report

Revival Watch – new Telegram channel

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This new channel has been created by Chris G Bennett, watcher for revival in Wales, and if you’re not on Telegram its content may be read via ‘Preview channel’ link:

https://t.me/RevivalWatch23

And yes, there were angelic choirs were heard too.

Prophecy on out-pouring, “Holiness Unto The Lord” – Gilad Rosinger

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On Sunday Gilaad Rosinger, founder CEO at Radiant Israel, posted on his Facebook:(emphases RB);

I want to share something very profound that I have heard and seen in the Spirit Prophetically from the Asbury Revival that has broken out on the college campus In Kentucky.

I want to draw your attention to the backdrop in the picture. Only 4 words are seen.
‘HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD’
This revival that will sweep the earth in these end times will be one of holiness, consecration and the fear of The Lord. Miracles, signs and wonders will follow those who believe. Those who say yes to holy consecration. It will be one of elevation of the pure and authentic word of God. It will be a revival of SPIRIT AND TRUTH.
The TRUTH of the Word teaches us that WITHOUT HOLINESS NO ONE WILL SEE GOD.
The move of The SPIRIT will cause a hunger and desire for the things that are HOLY. In Hebrew it is KADOSH.
Holy: kadosh, kodesh (Strong’s 6918, 6944)
Root: קֹ֫דֶשׁ (qof, dalet, shin) [sounds like k’desh/k’dosh]
The root word kodesh actually means “to consecrate”. So the word Holy means consecrated, dedicated, set apart…
I hear the Spirit of Adonai speaking now and He is saying – come out from among them AND BE KADOSH. BE HOLY. BE SET APART.
People who operate in various oppressive spirits and those who operate in the false grace movement usually try to attack holiness as legalism. But I can assure you that true Holiness is no such thing. It as a burning desire to put Gods heart and His Word and His ways above our own. We don’t conform to our feelings or our emotions. We do not conform to the pattern of this world. Instead we are renewed by the transformation of our minds.
I encourage you to receive the Word of The Lord. This is what God is asking of us. To separate from anything unholy that would hinder His Spirit and to then come into His presence and be Holy.
He will pour out His Spirit in a glorious manner. Revival is not about just feeling more of Him. It is about His very presence getting deep down on the inside of our beings to bring true repentance, healing and restoration so that we can love Him more and be holy vessels used for His Glory. Revival is when He moves on you so strongly that you truly begin to desire what He desires. He softens us so that we can repent, forgive and then move into
More HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD.
“Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.”“He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah”
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‭‭Psalm‬ ‭24‬:‭3‬-‭6 ESV‬‬
CBN Report :

The trickle comes before the Tidal Wave! – Veronika West

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Posted this morning on Veronika West’s Ignite Ireland Ministry Facebook:

The Ancient Wells are being uncapped… – Veronika West

Prophetic words on the fresh outpouring – Chris G Bennett

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OUT–POURINGS (14th February, His Kingdom Prophecy)

There are outpourings being claimed all over the place, and although very encouraging, I’m still not convinced that this is IT.

I’ve said many times, inspired by Wigglesworth I’m sure, that wave after wave is coming.

What we’re seeing is wavelet, after wavelet, as a precursor to the main event.

As others have probably said, “Eye has not seen, nor has the mind even imagined, what the Lord has in store for those who love Him!”

YES I’m expecting greater things

YES I believe it may well have started with these ‘tastes of Revival’

YES there’s more to come than we can even begin to imagine

And YES, there will be great opposition but God will always have His Hand of Control on everything.

HALLMARKS OF AN OUTPOURING – 15th February (Facebook)

No screens, no movie clips, no fancy lights, no got machines, no stage props, no production meetings or planning centres, no branding or promotional strategies, no big names.
Just a lot of Holy Spirit and Gospel. A lot of scripture, confession, and repentance. A rising fear of God. The Glory clouds presence.
Just people surrendered to the presence and fear of God.
God is not impressed with pretence.
Just doing again that which has worked well for 2,000 years.
It’s happening all over the place, wherever man keeps his hands off and allows God to move and control.
Asbury was the first report of many – there’s many more to come. The first little wave that precedes the tsunami.
Lord, please don’t pass us by! The Blood is on our doorposts – pour your Spirit on our house too. Have your way with us – awaken our young people and older people alike. Let your waves break over us too!
In Jesus mighty name
Amen

Passion For The Nation: Declarations for shaping Britain – 2. The Church

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This is the year to see the promises of God begin to manifest, the year to see recovery and restoration. For me, I know God has been speaking about change for some time – so this will be the last “Shaping the Nation’ series for the United Kingdom in the foreseeable future. So read, declare (pray) and enjoy!

I will let you know more in a few weeks. Blessings Suzanne

SHAPING THE NATION – 2 CHURCH 

History is made by the people of God, and as we move into this new season, we declare God’s people will walk in divine dominion, ruling over their emotions, thoughts and words. We declare  in every circumstance – they will flourish, under every pressure – they will be courageous, and in every victory – they will honour God.

In the Name of Jesus, in this Kingdom season, God is birthing a people who will move, not by might not by power but by His Spirit – irrespective of age, irrespective of colour, irrespective of ethnicity.  We declare as they reconnect with the covenantal call and promise given to Abraham ‘all the people’s of the earth will be blessed through them,’ and we thank Him for the Kingdom call upon this nation – to preach the gospel in the nations and to influence nations for righteousness and justice. 

We thank You Lord, that as nations shake, You are preparing a people, positioned and equipped to ‘rebuild the ancient ruins and raise up the age-old foundations.’ Isaiah 58:12

We declare, the gospel of Jesus will be spoken with clarity, relevance and the demonstration of the power of the Kingdom of God, that in this movement of God’s Spirit, many will turn to Jesus, experiencing the power of His transforming love and releasing God-given purpose.

We agree as the five-fold ministry comes into place, these men and women will be skilled and equipped in the natural, fired by a passionate love for Jesus, filled with His wisdom – that they will rise as leaders within this nation and the nations.

We decree and declare –as men and women encounter Jesus, new movements will be birthed, movements of righteousness, movements of justice and movements of mercy.

We declare God gives wisdom to those who ask, and we thank Him that as His people come before His throne, we will have eyes to see destiny and understanding of how to move forward, building again with others. 

We declare, in this Kingdom season, across the nations, there will be a harvest of righteousness alongside a harvest of souls.

Suzanne Ferrett

RB News Note:

I’m very pleased to read that Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby reports telling MPs  who threatened him to introduce supposedly ‘equal marriage; in England:

“Obedience to God comes ahead of loyalty to county. That was not popular when I said it, last Monday night, to some Members of Parliament.” (The Telegraph front page 13th February)

Lord, may Your Holy Spirit’s conviction bring The Fear of God into all who are opposed to Your Word and Ways, just like You deeply disturbed me in revealing my post-mortem future in Hell.

Passion For The Nation: Declarations for shaping Britain – 1

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To ‘kick-start’ today Suzanne Ferrett at Passion For The Nation emails the second of two Declarations for the United Kingdom at 6am, following the first on 6th February, viz:

SHAPING A NATION – 1

Many of God’s people have been fasting and praying for the first few weeks of 2023, Some, fasting for their own breakthroughs, others for the situations facing the nation. From time to time it’s important to remember the big picture, to remember the original purpose of these decrees and declarations –  to see God’s Kingdom call on the United Kingdom rise above any other purpose or agenda and to position the United Kingdom for God’s blessing in the years ahead.

Is that about revival – YES. Is it about raising a generation of Godly leaders who will take their places in the seats of influence in this land – YES. Is it about righteousness and justice? Is it about the miraculous? YES and YES and so much more. Therefore, we are going to begin a new series on “Shaping a Nation’. Wherever you live, these declarations are relevant, for the United Kingdom and for your own land.

Please pray for all those areas affected by the earthquake in Turkey and in Syria, that God’s mercy and wisdom will direct all rescue work, and many lives saved. Pray for aid to reach hospitals and those who have lost homes. That God will comfort those who have lost so much, and in the midst of tragedy, many will be saved.

Be blessed…Suzanne  

DECLARATION

‘ His destiny-plan for the earth stands sure. His forever-plan remains in place and will never fail. Blessed and prosperous is that nation who has God as their Lord…’  Psalm 33: 11,12 TPT

We declare in this day, the sound of prayer will be heard across this nation, increasing and rising as a fresh anointing and a fresh mantle for prayer falls upon the United Kingdom – that even as history has so often been shaped by His intercessors, the future will again be shaped by the children of God. We thank Him for the well of prayer, birthed and established through Rees Howells and we thank Him for the battles that were turned as the people of this nation prayed. We thank Him for every intervention of revival and of reformation through the centuries, birthed through the people of God.

We declare a convergence of every long-standing revelation of the power of confession, of thanksgiving, of request and of supplication with the new revelations given by the Spirit for this season – that the power of prayer will be exercised and increased with kingly authority,  spearheading a move of God’s Spirit which will transform individuals, spheres and regions. We agree God’s people in this land will arise, going through the gates; preparing the way, removing the stones, lifting a banner for the people. (Isaiah 62)

Even as Hebrews 11:3 says;  “Faith empowers us to see that the universe was created and beautifully coordinated by the power of God’s words! He spoke and the invisible realm gave birth to all that is seen”.  We declare in this day, God’s people will not pray from the visible alone, or from the place of human understanding, but from the revelation given from heaven.

We declare a new governmental authority has been released upon the Ecclesia. We decree that as the people of God, walking in agreement in heart, vision and purpose under the Lordship of Jesus, they will be ‘as one’ (John 17) and empowered to steward every new thing that God is bringing forth.  We declare these are the days of God’s Kingdom government, order and administration being established in every region and sphere of the nations of the British Isles. (First Posted 02/22)

Suzanne Ferrett

RB: Jesus prays for all believers (John 17:20-26, NKJV)

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;  that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:  I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.

24 “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.  O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me.  And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.”

Bible Update: Luke 21:25 “And there will be signs in the sun…”

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Thank you to ReadyToWorship for this link to SPACE: Sun Vortex-poles with lead photo by NASA and extract below (emphases RB):

A huge filament of solar plasma has broken off the sun’s surface and is circling its north pole like a vortex of powerful winds, but scientists have no clue what caused it.

“Talk about polar vortex! Material from a northern prominence just broke away from the main filament & is now circulating in a massive polar vortex around the north pole of our star,” space weather forecaster Tamitha Skov said on Twitter while sharing a video sequence taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory showing the odd whirlwind. “Implications for understanding the sun’s atmospheric dynamics above 55° here cannot be overstated!”

Other solar physicists shared Skov’s excitement about the unusual phenomenon. But what exactly is it and why is it important?

…The European Space Agency Solar Orbiter mission may shed some light on this odd phenomenon in the coming years. The mission, which is taking images of the sun from within the orbit of Mercury, will have its orbit tilted by up to 33 degrees. McIntosh thinks that might not be enough to crack the mystery of the polar vortex. Scientists might need a completely new mission to do that….’

We know Who foretold doing this, as doctor Luke in chapter 21 of his gospel account  quotes Jesus saying:

The Coming of the Son of Man

“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”

4 – Structure of the Book of Revelation, and conclusion

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Continued from part 3:.

STRUCTURE OF THE REVELATION

 “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last.  18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death. 19 Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this.  (Rev 1:17-19 NKJV)

  • The Present:
  • chpt 1. Vision of the Son of Man, the one ascended Lord
  • chpt 2-3. Letters to seven churches (and for all churches)
  • chpt 4-5. Vision of heaven, the Lion of Judah and the Lamb
  • The Near Future:
  • chpt 6-11. Judgments, great tribulation, martyrs and two witnesses
  • chpt 12-16. Woman, child, dragon, beast 666, antichrist, false prophet
  • chpt 17-19. Fall of Babylon, Messianic judgement of Armageddon
  • THE RETURN OF ‘THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS’ 
  • The Far Future:
  • chpt 20. The Millennium, Satan rebels/defeated, Judgement, lake of fire
  • chpt 21. New heaven and new earth, the Bride, the New Jerusalem
  • chpt 22. River of Life from God’s throne, Tree of Life for healing the nations.

David Pawson explains that each future period has bad news and things get much worse, but the good news is that things will get very much better afterwards. Through it all Jesus encourages his people to ‘endure’ and ‘overcome’ until He returns.

“First, Jesus tells the churches they must deal with internal problems if they are to face external pressures. Compromise in belief of behaviour, tolerance of idolatry or immorality, weaken the Church from within. (LESSON FOR TODAY!)”

For the 2nd period He shows the worst that can happen but believers will not have to go through anything worse! “And the very worst time ahead will be at most a few years”.

Then, Jesus reveals the wonders that will follow in the 3rd period when all believers will be with Him.

CONCLUSION

On a personal note, what impresses me is the comparison of this closing book with the Bible’s first book, Genesis.

Revelation promises a full restoration not only for those who believe in God, to life with Him, but also and because of that for the earth too.

The Tree of Life is a main feature in the garden of Eden, in the beginning, but through it Satan perverted Adam and Eve’s relationship with their fatherly Creator and so they lost and fell from their glory. In the end that usurper gets his just desserts, the saved return to living in the glory of God in the New Jerusalem and the Tree’s leaves bring healing to all people, as it is written.:

But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. 24 And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honour into it. 25 Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there). 26 And they shall bring the glory and the honour of the nations into it. 27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. (Revelation 21 NKJV)

This short blog can never hope to do justice to the Book of Revelation. It is an awesome subject but you may wish to meditate upon it yourself along with suitable aids such as in the links below.

Acknowledgements – thank you to:
  • David Pawson, for Unlocking the Bible and books & audio series here and here.
  • Neil MacKereth, for several in-depth courses at Winchester Vineyard church using Chuck Missler’s and David Pawson’s extensive teachings.

PS – click to read about what happened after writing the above post!