Prelude to “Gog and Magog” Typically when we think about the Gog and Magog incident we picture a great Russia hoard in coalition with various Arab nations coming together to do battle against Israel, but is this correct, is this truly what is going to take place or have we simply jumped to this conclusion without first thoroughly examining all the facts. Ezek 38 and Psa 83 one in the same or two entirely different events? “It has been noted…
Ezekiel the Healing Waters and Trees VERSE 3 And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the water came up to my ankles. “The line of flax with which the man (Pastor Russell) measured the river symbolizes the standard of perfection of character up to which all mankind will be required to measure. Pastor Russell has not only made used of…
After having been shown some of the various aspects governing the general construction of the Temple, the duties of the Prince (the Ancient Worthies), the Levites (the Great Company class), and the Priest (the Little Flock) as well as the specific manner of worship required of mankind with regards to entrance into God’s Temple (Ezekiel Chapters 40- 46), the man (a.k.a. Pastor Russell, the Harvest Messenger) whose appearance was like that of bronze (copper: representing his justification) who held in…
The servants and services of the Temple In our explanation of the Levites (which please see) we had hoped to have distinguished between the Levites in general, and the Priestly class which was selected from amongst them. The Levites as a whole were a consecrated class taken from amongst the twelve tribes in the place of the first born of all the tribes of Israel and as such dedicated to the Lord and to his service. “They were given title…
THE ANTITYPICAL LEVITES Is there any question as to there being an antitype? Surely not when we summarize the preceding paragraphs and note afresh the minuteness of detail given us by God’s Word in regard to this class. In brief, the Scriptures teach: 1) On the Passover night the first-born of Israel are saved by the blood of the paschal lamb. 2) For a permanent memorial they are exchanged for the tribe of Levi, which is set apart to spiritual…
We present the following subject due to the fact that there are still many who are confused over the issue of the Great Company , who they are and what should be their ultimate fate, much of this confusion centers over one particular statement found in Revelation Chapter 7 Verse 9 which states, “After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, STANDING BEFORE THE THRONE and…
Among the 13 chapters which form the first section of Revelation, Chapter 12, is one of the most complete units. Being able to interpret it correctly is the key to interpreting the remainder of Revelation. It might even be wise for a student to begin with Chapter 12 and then work both directions to understand the remainder of Revelation. The following is a relatively complete exposition of Chapter 12. However first before we begin it is important to possess the…
VERSE 7 “And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought…” How did this happen? There was a great struggle (war) in the religious world (the ecclesiastical heavens) between the Papacy (who applied the title of Michael to itself, “Michael” means “One Who as God”), this false Michael with its followers, waged war with pagan Rome and its religious interests. VERSE 8 “…but they did not prevail, nor…
The Beast and the Ten Kings, (Continued from previous post). Verse 14 ended one part of the narrative. The story, in a sense, is complete at this point. The Lamb has overcome the enemy. But we need more detail; so, in the following verses, the angel supplies it. Verse 15 “Then he said to me, “The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues.” AND HE SAID TO ME: From here to the end…
The Beast and the Ten Kings (Here we continue with the narrative we left off with in Part Two of this study.) Revelation 17:12-18 There are actually two views held with regards to the events spoken of in these verses. One is that most of this has already been fulfilled and the other is that it has yet to have been fulfilled each however presents an excellent argument for their case. Both Brother Shallieu in his work (“The Keys of…