The Seventh Church is the Church of Laodicea, meaning “justice for the people” or “a judged people”. The return of the Lord (The Second Presence or Greek: Parousia) marks the beginning of Laodicean period. This date or time period began in A.D. 1874 and is established by the Jubilee Prophecy (See: Earths Great Jubilee), and is likewise confirmed by Daniel 12:12 viz., “Blessed is he who waits, and comes to the one thousand three hundred and thirty-five days.” If we…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 3) continued We continue here with our look at Uriah Smith’s book on DANIEL AND THE REVELATION which helps us to better understand the 3 1/2 days in which the two witnesses lay dead in the streets. (Pages 439-440) Verse 10 “And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwell on the earth.” “This denotes the…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 3) continued Revelation Chapter 11 VERSE 14 “The second woe is past. behold, the third woe is coming quickly.” Revelation 8:13 had informed us that the last three Trumpets would be “woes” to those dwelling on the earth — those whose roots in the present order make them enemies to changes which threaten the status quo. In Rev 11:14 we have reached the end of the Sixth Trumpet. It has caused GREAT WOES to the establishment…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 3) continued Revelation Chapter 11 VERSE 11 “Now after the three-and-a-half days the breath of life from god entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.” But, as we read in Smith’s book, this all lasted only 3 ½ years. Those who would not permit the burial triumphed in the French Assembly, and the Bible was not only PERMITTED again, but LIVED in a sense never possible…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 3) continued Revelation Chapter 11 VERSE 7 “When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.” This verse begins a section dealing with the treatment of the Bible near the Time of the End. Many theories have been expounded as to the meaning of the Verses 7 through 12. The one explanation which seems easiest to document and which seems best…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 3) continued An important comparison: The word GIVEN occurs in both the previous verse, Verse 2 and in Verse 3 — or some variation of the word, depending on translation. The comparisons are helpful. Verse 2: The Court is GIVEN to the Gentiles so that they can persecute the true Church. Verse 3: It is GIVEN to the two witnesses to prophesy in sackcloth. In BOTH cases the time allotted is the same: 42 months, 1260…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 3) This is a chapter of equals. The 10th chapter, having brought us to understand that Daniel’s Time-of-the-End prophecies were now being fulfilled, has set the stage for us to understand some of the principles of chronological symbolism. Chapter 11 in its own way tells us that 42 months, 1260 days, and 3 ½ years are all equal periods. Thus, we know that the symbolic year has 360 days, and the symbolic month has 30 days….
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 2) continued Revelation Chapter 10 VERSE 5 “The angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the land raised up his hand to heaven…” The angel now lifts his right hand to heaven. In Daniel, both hands were lifted. There may be more significance, but it does seem, at least, that one reason both hands are not here lifted is that the OTHER HAND has the little book in it. The RIGHT hand lifted…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 2) continued Revelation Chapter 10 VERSE 2 “He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land…” HE HAD A LITTLE BOOK OPEN IN HIS HAND: In the angel’s hand (apparently his left hand; compare Verse 5) is an open little book. Hand represents DOINGS (With our hands we work, perform or render service). This angel is here, among other reasons,…
THE SIXTH TRUMPET (Part 2) The Sequel to Daniel 12 Chapter 10 stands in the middle of the Sixth Trumpet section to draw special attention to the fulfillment of an important part of the prophecy of Daniel 12. In both chapters there are clear parallels. These ingredients not only help us see the connection between Daniel and Revelation, but they help us interpret Chapter 10. Daniel 12: The book sealed until the end time. Revelation 19: The little book opens…