Events Subsequent to the Return of Christ

EVENTS

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THE RETURN OF

CHRIST

Events Subsequent to the Return of Christ

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE RETURN OF

CHRIST

- Study 5“Behold, I will send

you Elijah the prophet”

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THE SECOND EXODUS OF ISRAEL

Arabs subduedThe smiting and healing of Egypt

Judah saved and settled in LandJudah saved and settled in LandGog buried – Land cleansed & divided

Rome destroyed

Catholic Europe destroyed – 30 years

Britain submits

Temple builtAll nations All nations

submit to Christsubmit to Christ

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1. Christ returns to raise the dead and gather the living for judgement

2. Elijah is sent to Jews living outside the Land of Israel

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Elijah sent to Jews

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The Work of ElijahThe Work of Elijah

Mal. 4:5-6Mal. 4:5-6 – – ““Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.”Heb. paneh – the face (before) – see use Mal. 3:1; Amos 1:1

Cited Luke 1:17 which Bro. Thomas translates – “…to restore to the posterity the father’s dispositions and disobedient ones to just person’s mode of thinking.”

The citation in Luke 1Luke 1 is important – Malachi’s message was to “all Israel” (v.4v.4) – John the Baptist was “Elijah” to Judah (Matt. 11:14; 17:10-13Matt. 11:14; 17:10-13) – all that remains is for Elijah to appear to scattered Israel.

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Matt. 24:29-30Matt. 24:29-30

29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

“Suddenly”

Political powers – Isa. 24:21-23; Joel 2:10, 31

V.29V.29 bridges the period between AD 70 which saw the eclipse of Judah’s Commonwealth and our times when political powers are being shaken prior to Armageddon – Luke 21:25-27Luke 21:25-27

Ecclesiastical powers – Gen. 1:16; Acts 2:20

Political rulers – Dan. 12:3; Isa. 14:13Dan. 12:3; Isa. 14:13

Armageddon – Rev. 1:7Rev. 1:7Gr. erchomai – to move from one place to another

The glorified saints – Heb. 12:1Heb. 12:1

7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him.

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The Mission of ElijahThe Mission of Elijah

Matt. 24:31-32Matt. 24:31-3231 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

Messengers – The saints Heb. 2:5Heb. 2:5 (led by Elijah the

prophet Mal. 4:5Mal. 4:5).

Scattered Israel – Isa. Isa. 45:4; 65:15; Deut. 30:445:4; 65:15; Deut. 30:4

Israel – Joel 1:7, 12; Joel 1:7, 12; Hos. 9:10; Jer. 24Hos. 9:10; Jer. 24

To call Israel home – Isa. 18:3; 27:13; Isa. 18:3; 27:13; Zech. 9:14Zech. 9:14

Time of harvest = Armageddon

Zech. 2:6Zech. 2:6

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The Kingdom is Near!The Kingdom is Near!Matt. 24:33-35Matt. 24:33-35

33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

i.e. summer = Armageddon

Rulers/governments and ruled/peoples of the present to pass away.

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Israel and Judah in the Prophetic Israel and Judah in the Prophetic ScripturesScriptures

‘‘Israel’, ‘Ephraim’ Israel’, ‘Ephraim’ andand ‘the ‘the remnant of Jacob’remnant of Jacob’ – Refers to – Refers to scattered Jewry worldwide – scattered Jewry worldwide – Zech. 9:13; Ezek. 20:27, 30, Zech. 9:13; Ezek. 20:27, 30, 39; Mic. 5:7-839; Mic. 5:7-8

‘‘Judah’Judah’ – Refers to the Jews – Refers to the Jews in the Land at Christ’s return –in the Land at Christ’s return – Zech. 12:7Zech. 12:7

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Yahweh’s Yahweh’s Weapons of Weapons of

WarWar

ISRAELISRAELThe WeaponThe Weapon

“In those days the house of Judah shall walk with (Roth. “go unto”) the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.” Jer. 3:18Jer. 3:18

Zech. 9:13Zech. 9:13

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The Second Exodus of IsraelThe Second Exodus of Israel40 years under Elijah’s leadership

Wilderness of the Peoples

(Rev. 17:3)

“the land of the north” (Jer. 3:18)(Jer. 3:18)Elijah’s

mission

Roth. – “and will contend (shaphat – to judge) with you there face to face” – Ezek. 20:35Ezek. 20:35

BaptismBaptism(Isa. (Isa. 11:11-16)11:11-16)

Bonds of the Covenant

30 years conflict

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Elijah’s Message to IsraelElijah’s Message to Israel

Jer. 3:12-15Jer. 3:12-15 is to “backsliding Israel” (i.e. is to “backsliding Israel” (i.e. scattered Israel) – not Judah (Jews in the scattered Israel) – not Judah (Jews in the Land at Armageddon).Land at Armageddon). Some of the latter become ambassadors to Some of the latter become ambassadors to their scattered brethren – their scattered brethren – V.18V.18 Yahweh’s appeal to scattered Israel Yahweh’s appeal to scattered Israel through Elijah is based on their past through Elijah is based on their past treachery as His wife – treachery as His wife – Vv.19-22Vv.19-22 (part). (part). Israel’s future humble response comes in Israel’s future humble response comes in Vv.22-25Vv.22-25 The terms of Israel’s restitution is spelt out The terms of Israel’s restitution is spelt out in in Jer. 4:1-2Jer. 4:1-2..

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Terms of Israel’s RestitutionTerms of Israel’s RestitutionJeremiah 4:1-2Jeremiah 4:1-2

1.1. MustMust recognise Yahweh by recognise Yahweh by acknowledging His existence.acknowledging His existence.

2.2. MustMust abandon all abominations and abandon all abominations and confess their sin.confess their sin.

3.3. MustMust swear that Yahweh lives and is swear that Yahweh lives and is the epitome of truth, judgement and the epitome of truth, judgement and righteousness, and was just in righteousness, and was just in punishing them.punishing them.

4.4. MustMust become an example for all become an example for all nations.nations.

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Subjugation of the NationsSubjugation of the Nations40 Years40 Years

ARMAGEDDONARMAGEDDON – Gogian host destroyed– Gogian host destroyed

- Western nations humbled Proclamation to the nations to submit Britain and other nations submit to Christ Catholic nations unite behind Pope Lull before the final storm of 30 years Rome destroyed in fiery overthrow A final plea for the nations to submit Nations of Europe subject to intense wars Papal power finally utterly destroyedPapal power finally utterly destroyed All nations subdued under Christ’s rule

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The Triumph of the Lamb and the The Triumph of the Lamb and the Redeemed – Redeemed – Rev. 14Rev. 14

Vv.1-5Vv.1-5 The Lamb on Mount Zion with the The Lamb on Mount Zion with the RedeemedRedeemed

Vv.6-7Vv.6-7 The Mid-Heaven Angelic The Mid-Heaven Angelic ProclamationProclamation

V.8V.8 The Destruction of Rome The Destruction of Rome AnnouncedAnnounced

Vv.9-11Vv.9-11 Warning of Judgement on Warning of Judgement on Adherents of CatholicismAdherents of Catholicism

V.12V.12 The Patience of the SaintsThe Patience of the Saints

Vv.13-16Vv.13-16 Armageddon – The Harvest of the Armageddon – The Harvest of the EarthEarth

Vv.17-20Vv.17-20 The Vintage of the EarthThe Vintage of the Earth

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The Secret Code of The Secret Code of Rev. 14Rev. 14144,000 (v.1v.1) is based on Rev. 7:4-9Rev. 7:4-9 – 12 tribes of Israel each with 12,000 sealed. To Jews a thousand represented a ‘family’ (see Roth. Jud. Jud. 6:156:15) and 12 is the number of Israel – hence using the square root principle 144,000 represents the perfected family of Israel (an innumerable multitude of Jew and Gentile (Rev. 7:9Rev. 7:9).

1,600 furlongs in v.20v.20 is not a lineal measurement but the length or period of the bloodshed involved in treading the winepress. Using the square root principle of v.1v.1 - 1,600 is 40 x 40 – hence, represents a period of 40 years.

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The Mid-Heaven ProphecyThe Mid-Heaven Prophecy

6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

Gr. evangelion aionian – good news pertaining to the age. “Millennial good news” – Bro. Thomas

R.V. – “proclaim”

Heaven = government. Therefore, represents amessage to both rulers and ruled.

Proclamation to the nations that all will hear.

Rev. 14:6-7Rev. 14:6-7

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““One Hour” in the ApocalypseOne Hour” in the Apocalypse

“Being, then, the twelfththe twelfth of a cycle of a cycle, it is also the Hour of that cycle. The small cycle of light, called a day, which is the root of all the greater cycles, was divided by the Jews into twelve equal parts; and the night into other twelve…..

This is the only place in the apocalypse (Rev. 9:15Rev. 9:15) where hour stands for thirty days. It occurs in seven other places after this; but in all these it stands alone, and represents a judicial period of thirty years, or the twelfth of a time.”

Bro. Thomas, Eureka Vol. 2 pg. 361Bro. Thomas, Eureka Vol. 2 pg. 361

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““ONE HOUR”ONE HOUR”Rev. 14:7; 17:12; 18:10,17,19Rev. 14:7; 17:12; 18:10,17,19

One hour is a twelfth part of a Jewish day

1/12th part of a year = One month = 30 days

Therefore “One Hour” = 30 years

One Day = One YearOne Day = One YearGen. 47:9; Num. 14:34; Ezek. 4:4-6;

Hos. 6:2; Luke 13:32

Historical proof –Historical proof – Rev. 8:1; 11:13Rev. 8:1; 11:13

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Submission of BritainSubmission of Britain

1.1. Will use naval power to Will use naval power to transport Israelites to Land transport Israelites to Land – – Isa. 60:9; 66:19-20Isa. 60:9; 66:19-20..

2.2. Will assist in building Will assist in building Temple – Temple – Isa. 60:9-11Isa. 60:9-11..

3.3. ““Daughter of Tyre” will pay Daughter of Tyre” will pay tribute to Christ – tribute to Christ – Ps. Ps. 45:1245:12..

4.4. In forefront of nations In forefront of nations offering to Christ – offering to Christ – Ps. Ps. 72:1072:10..

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The Second The Second Exodus of IsraelExodus of Israel

14. Elijah returns with the purified remnant of scattered Jewry

15. All nations submit to Christ’s rule

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“He shall have dominion also fromsea to sea, and from the river unto

the ends of the earth.” Ps.72:8

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1. Land divided into cantons of equal width running para-llel east and west

2. Bounded north and south by Euphrates and Nile (Gen.15:18Gen.15:18), and from “sea to sea” – Mediterran-ean to Persian Gulf (Ps.72:8Ps.72:8)

3. Over each tribe one of the Apostles will rule as a prince – Matt. 19:28Matt. 19:28

The Tribal The Tribal CantonsCantons

Resettlement of the 12

Tribes

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Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful

in my house of prayer

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““Even so, Even so, come, Lord come, Lord

Jesus.”Jesus.”

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Sinai – Our home for 10 years?Sinai – Our home for 10 years?

The plain in front of Mount Horeb is quite

large, for Israel a nation of about 2

million people camped before it for 11 months, and they

were not permitted to camp near the

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Our photo is taken from this

position

Israel camped here, were organised into an army, and built the Tabernacle, including the Ark which began its journey to Zion

from this place.