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The traditional view of the Rapture is that there is only one harvest, and then comes the end. However, Scripture gives abundant witness that it consists of three "Raptures" symbolized by the 3 main Jewish feasts, Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles: https://raptureandendtimes.com/2020/12/19/3-raptures-passover-pentecost-and-tabernacles/

Passover 5781 (Exodus 12:21-51) “This day is to be a memorial for you. You are to keep it as a feast to AD’NAI. Throughout your generations you are to keep it as an eternal ordinance.” Exodus 12:14, Tree of Life Version Moshe explained in careful detail to B’nei Yisrael, what was to occur on their last night in Egypt (Mitzraim). Each family was to take a lamb on the tenth of Nissan, and keep it until the fourteenth of Nissan, when it would slaughtered. They were to take the blood of the lamb, “and strike it upon the two mezuzot (doorposts) and on the mashkof (lintel) of the batim (houses), wherein they shall eat it” (Exodus 12:7, OJB). “The blood will serve you as a sign marking the houses where you are; when I see the blood, I will pass over [Hebrew: pasach] you when I strike the land of Egypt, the death blow will not strike you” (Exodus 12:13, Complete Jewish Bible). The commandment to commemorate this event in the future was given before it occurred. This is the surety of H’Shem’s faithfulness. He commanded the Children of Israel to trust in Him, to the extent of protecting themselves from the Angel of Death, by following the one-time commandment, to take the blood of the Pesach lamb, and place it upon their doorways. This was an act of emunah (faith), and the commandment given to commemorate this event in the future, to remember (zikaron) their impending redemption, served as an assurance that all would proceed, according to H’Shem’s will. Imagine being told that what will occur on a certain day would not only bring freedom from slavery; additionally, that event has already been placed on the calendar every year, so that future generations will commemorate that day. Yet, while still in Egypt, B’nei Yisrael was at risk of being further subjagated to the yetzer hara (evil inclination), especially because of the idolatrous ways that had negatively impacted their lives. While in bondage in Mitzraim, the B’nei Yisrael had sunk to a low level of impurity, having neglected to distance themselves from the surrounding environment of idolatry. The Midrash records that when about to cross through the Sea of Reeds, the angels questioned their merit, saying both these and those, i.e., the Children of Israel and the Egyptians, were both idol worshippers. Why should these be spared, and the others not? Yet, H’Shem honored the covenant that he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in order to bring His newly acquired nation out of bondage, and into covenant relationship with Him through Torah. H’Shem brought us out of Egypt, to Mount Sinai, where He gave us the Torah. He had said to Moses, “This shall be the token unto thee, that I have sent thee: when thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve G-d upon this mountain” (Exodus 3:12, JPS 1917 Tanach). The revelation of Mount Sinai was the pinnacle of the redemption. Why? “The tables were the work of G-d, and the writing was the writing of G-d, graven upon the tables” (Exodus 32:16, JPS). The Hebrew word for engrave is charut. The Sages note that the word cherut, freedom is from the same shoresh (root word). This implies that our freedom is derived through Torah. B’nei Yisrael was enslaved to sin in Egypt, having assimilated, to some degree, to the immorality of Egypt at that time. Although freed from slavery in Egypt, we were still slaves to sin; so, H’Shem gave us the Torah to free us from bondage to the yetzer harah (evil inclination). Ultimately, we can not do this on our own; rather, our unblemished Pesach Lamb, Yeshua HaMoshiach serves as our means to defeat the yetzer hara (evil inclination), and set us free from sin. For H'Shem, “sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as a sin offering, He condemned sin in the flesh – so that the requirement of the Torah might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Ruach” (Romans 8:3-4, TLV).

It seems we have had everything bad happen in 2020. How can we have an abundant life in this "year of fear?" Abundant life is eternal life, a life that begins the moment we come to Christ and receive Him as Savior, and goes on throughout all eternity. https://raptureandendtimes.com/2020/11/28/2020-abundant-life-in-the-year-of-fear/

It seems we have had everything bad happen in 2020. How can we have an abundant life in this "year of fear?" Abundant life is eternal life, a life that begins the moment we come to Christ and receive Him as Savior, and goes on throughout all eternity. https://raptureandendtimes.com/2020/11/28/2020-abundant-life-in-the-year-of-fear/

Are we getting close to our "Exodus" from this Earth? In this message, we examine the Rapture timing from the point of view of current events, the Jewish Exodus from Egypt, the Psalms, and the the Song of Solomon. https://raptureandendtimes.com/2020/10/17/passover-rapture-our-exodus-from-the-end-times/

From a Christian Theology quiz - In John 19:30, Our Lord said "It is finished". What does the word "it" refer to? What was finished?

Shalom to everyone ahead of the wonderful Passover, in the name of Yahweh the Father and the Lord Yahushua (Jesus). I wanted to share some historical facts about Israel at the time of the Lord Yahushua and a prophecy that was fulfilled “undercover”. The wondeful message of the afikoman. It’s also timely as well, with Passover excitingly just around the corner! The Basics The Jews have an order of things they do during Passover. This will involve prayers, readings, role play and eating patterns. This pattern of events is called the Passover-Seder. It is still followed precisely by religious Jews of today. Strangely, the Passover-Seder isn't in the Torah. The actual observance of Passover is very simple. But the Seder itself isn’t mentioned or even alluded to until, arguably, the Lord’s last Passover with His disciples. So when did the Passover-Seder start? It’s thought to have began with the Babylonian exiles who returned to Jerusalem. There is a possibility that the prophet Erza was involved. There’s even a possibility it may even be pre-exile. Either way, at the time the Lord walked in Jerusalem, this practice would have been known and it seems like He didn’t disapprove of it. I want to speak about just one element of the Passover-Seder: the afikoman. It's a symbol of the Lord Yahushua that will be portrayed in every religious Jewish home in a few days time! The Afikoman - “That which comes after” In the Seder, you have three pieces of unleavened bread wrapped together with white cloth and separated individually within. You can see pictures here if you can’t visualise it. At the set time in the Seder, the middle piece of unleavened bread is removed. This is the afikoman. Then: The afikoman is broken into two pieces. One piece of the afikoman is put back with the two unbroken pieces. The other piece is wrapped into a white cloth separately and hidden somewhere. After a time, the children are free to joyfully seek the afikoman When the afikoman is found, it is divided equally among everyone. The Interpretation Here we have a depiction on the Messiah himself in the afikoman. I’m sure you noticed the significance but let’s be sure we noticed everything: Three pieces of unleavened bread wrapped together with white cloth and separated individually within. Here is the Mystery of the Trinity. Yahweh Elohim - Father, Son and Spirit. Distinct and yet unified as one. “Hear O Israel, Yahweh our Elohim. Yahweh is One” ~ Deuteronomy 6:4 The middle unleavened bread is removed. This is the afikoman. The Son came from the Father, to save us. The afikoman is broken into two pieces. The Son was sacrificed for us. To save us from our sins, in Yahweh’s endless love and mercy. One piece of the Afikoman is put back with the two unbroken pieces. The Son’s spirit returned to the Father. “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” ~ Luke 23:46 The other piece is wrapped into a white cloth separately and hidden somewhere. Yet, the Son’s body died and was wrapped in linen and buried. After a time, the children are free to joyfully seek the afikoman After 3 days, the Son rose again and He left the tomb! Now, some can’t see that and, interestingly, in the Seder they are depicted as the adults. Those who are old and set in their ways. It’s the children who find the Afikoman. “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” ~ Matthew 18:3. When the afikoman is found, it is divided equally among the everyone. Those who find the Son, follow Him and live by Him, and there is enough for all. “And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” ~ John 6:35. Messianic Insight Thinking about the idea the the Lord Yahushua carrying out His last Passover with His disciples, you could think “well, where was the child amongst them to search for the afikoman?”. True, but weren’t the majority of them as little children in heart? Not many could have be classed as “stuck in their way” adults. I bet John found it! It probably was even a fun moment they shared. Was the returned afikoman the very piece that the Lord split equally among everyone to share? I think so. It truly shows the fulfilment of the afikoman beautifully when the true Afikoman reveals it’s interpretation. The fact that this Gospel-in-role-play will be in every religious Jewish house in a few days time is incredible. What do they think of the afikoman? Well, amazingly they don’t really know what it’s meaning is. The practice has stayed with them but the knowledge has departed. Of course they do have interpretations, but they seem to vary, which is strange from a religion dedicated to specificity. For those who have good relationships with our Jewish brothers and sisters, I hope you find an intriguing way to start up a conversation about the Afikoman. It’s a great way to give the Gospel in no time at all. Imagine how the Father could stir the heart of them at their following Passover! Although, we must remember that a loving, patient and humble approach is better than a boastful, rushed and arrogant one. I have been guilty of this myself many times. Summary If you will blessed enough to share a Passover-Seder with others, I hope you study every other element of the Seder with your mind on Messiah. It’s an ordained way to celebrate how we were set free from our old lives as slaves to sin. Yes, the Seder itself isn’t within the Torah, but it’s like a class and a party combined. It’s a pretty cool way to spend the evening. However you choose to celebrate Passover when twilight of the 14th Nisan arrives, I hope join me in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty Yahweh Elohim, who freed us from our own “Egypt”! HalleluYah and “Yahweh shall reign forever and ever” ~ Exodus 15:18 Love & Shalom

Daily Reading 72 If you prefer, you can look up the following verses in your own Bible, or by whatever means and in whichever version you choose. Matthew 14:22-36 Leviticus 22-23 Proverbs 31 Audio 4:14 Audio 4:41 Audio 2:50 The above verse addresses are linked to Bible Gateway. That is an easy way to read (or listen to) the Bible verses, and choose your version. Personally, I prefer written, that way I can go at my own pace, and think about it, before moving on. Nothing wrong with doing either or both. The Bible says faith comes by hearing. See the picture below to get an idea of what to expect if you follow the above links. Note: The audio will not play the exact verses, it will play the whole chapters, in which the verses exist. Thank you Lord for making the your word so accessible for us in these times. Amen

Daily Reading 30 If you prefer, you can look up the following verses in your own Bible, of by whatever means and in whatever version you choose. Luke 22:1-38 Genesis 39 Psalm 30 Audio 7:58 Audio 3:08 Audio 1:32 The above addresses are linked to Bible Gateway. That is an easy way to read (or listen to) the Bible verses, and choose your version. Personally, I prefer written, that way I can go at my own pace, on think about it, before moving on. Nothing wrong with doing either or both. The Bible says faith comes by hearing. See the picture below to get an idea of what to expect if you follow the above links. Note: The audio will not play the exact verses, it will play the whole chapters, in which the verses exist. Thank you Lord for making the your word so accessible for us in these times. Amen