Part 6: The Next Great Event.
"For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and YOU SHALL BE CLEAN; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you;
I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God. I will deliver you from all your uncleannesses." Ezekiel 36:24-28
In parts 1-6 we’ve discussed the story of Joseph, his two sons, what they tell us about the Church, the blessing of Abraham and the most amazing event in history to date: The Jewish people back in their land after 2000 years! It has not been without incident, however. In fact, there has been nothing but opposition. But God has given them great and miraculous victories over their enemies!
(For more on this topic, follow this link about the prophets aspect of the book of Psalms: http://emmausrevelations.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-19th-book.html)
In the opening scripture, there is an event of EPIC proportions that has yet to take place. We are excitedly waiting for this to happen. Soon, very soon, a great many of them are going to come to faith in Christ. They’re going to get saved, HALLELUJAH! You see, they need Jesus just as much as you and I.
Jewish people who come to know their Messiah don’t like to refer to themselves as “Christians,” but instead “Messianic Jews.”
God goes on to say:
“I will call for the grain and multiply it, and bring no famine upon you. And I will multiply the fruit of your trees and the increase of your fields, so that you need never again bear the reproach of famine among the nations. Then you will remember your evil ways and your deeds that were not good; and you will loathe yourselves in your own sight, for your iniquities and your abominations. Not for your sake do I do this, ” says the Lord GOD, “let it be known to you. Be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel!””
Ezekiel 36:29-32
He will bless them SO MUCH that they will be ashamed of their rejection of Jesus and turn to Him. They will accept Jesus as their Messiah at last! It will be God’s goodness that leads them to repent! In Israel today, more and more are coming to realize that indeed Jesus was the One, the promised Messiah.
The nation as a whole does not yet realize this yet and, by the time the rapture hits, about half the nation of Israel will be ready to go up with the rest of the Church. That’s the meaning of the parable of the five virgins, recorded in Matthew’s gospel.
(Parable of the five virgins.)
This gospel, in particular, was specifically written TO the Jewish people. Jesus was talking to them about what would happen on earth just prior to His return. I realize many Christians believe that, because it talks about “virgins,” it is about the Church. That’s why you hear all that talk about being “rapture ready.” Some believe that if you’re not “watching, praying and being a good Christian,” you’ll be “left behind in the rapture. Unfortunately, they have not correctly divided the covenants and are misapplying this scripture to the Church.
(For more on the topic of the five virgins, follow this link:
(For more on the subject of the rapture, follow this link: http://emmausrevelations.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-third-day.html)
In case you were unaware, Israel, like you and I Church, is also called a “virgin daughter.” “5,” in other words, “half” of natural Israel, will be ready to go at the time of the rapture; the other half will not. The “5” that are left here on earth during the tribulation, will be rescued by Jesus at His second coming when He splits the clouds for them. They will be surrounded by their enemies, hopelessly outnumbered by a world intent on their total annihilation. Jesus will save entire nation and they will all become believers on that one day!
Please continue on to part 7. We’ll be discussing the Valley of dry bones plus Ephraim and Judah in the 21st century: http://emmausrevelations.blogspot.com/2016/04/ephraim-and-house-of-judah-part-7-of-9.html
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