The Torah to Revelation: The Mystery

[revvel]

God bless you all.

Firstly, I'd like to thank George for his Worthy Brief dated today, April 15. Inspirational to say the least. 

 

This thread is an extension of my initial “welcome” post: The Lamb’s Supper – Preparation. This subject has a substantial backstory, found in the mystery:

[W]e speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age knew it. For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (1 Cor. 2:7, 8)

God had hidden a mystery in the Law of Moses in the seven holy days*, and He fully revealed it in the Book of Revelation with the end-time seals**:

1.       Passover*: Lamb of God Sacrificed

2.      Feast of Unleavened Bread*: Christ in the Burial Tomb

3.      Feast of First Fruits*: Christ Resurrected

4.      Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)*: Holy Spirit sent to the Disciples

5.      Feast of Trumpets*: The Rapture/The Day of the Lord/Sixth Seal**

6.      Day of Atonement*: The Apocalypse/Armageddon/Seventh Seal**

7.      Feast of Tabernacles*: The Millennial Kingdom/Seventh Seal**

“The glorious riches of this mystery… is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Col. 1:27)                                                                                               

 

Here's an explanation of the above:

Our eternal God inspired Scripture.

As God is the author, the mystery once hidden in the Old Testament must be in complete agreement with the mystery revealed in the New Testament.

In the New Testament, John gave us seven seals in Revelation.

In the Old Testament, Moses gave us seven holy days in the Law.

Thus, God gave us a numbered chronology in the Law and in Revelation.

Importantly, the mystery of God reveals the harmony between the Law and Revelation: The mystery, once hidden in the Law of Moses, is fully revealed in the Book of Revelation.

God revealed this harmony between the Law and Revelation in the following way: Regarding the end times, God numbered “The End” (end-time prophecies) in the beginning of the Bible (the Law, through Moses), and God numbered “The End” (end-time prophecies) at the end of the Bible (the Book of Revelation, through John). And these two witnesses agree.

The numbered chronology given by Moses in the Law (with the fall holy days), and the numbered chronology given by John (with the end-time seals), reveal God’s mystery for the end times. And this mystery contained the order of end-time events: the Rapture (to save and glorify Christ’s kingdom), the Apocalypse (to redeem Israel), and finally, the timing of the Millennial Kingdom (Christ’s reign from Jerusalem as King after His second coming to Israel).

The numbered chronologies of Moses and John align perfectly, forming one unified template. Thus, all end-time prophecies—given by the prophets and disciples—drop right into this divine order.

Christ will fulfill the mystery in the fall holy days and end-time prophecies with His second revelation (appearing) exactly as given.

And God has given us a precedent: Christ already fulfilled the mystery in the four spring holy days with His first coming in the first century A.D.

The Law of Moses, the Book of Revelation, and the revelation of the mystery form a matrix of truth that cannot be broken. The common thread of the mystery extends from the Law to Revelation—and pulls together the entire Bible.

That said...

I don't expect everyone to agree with everything posted.

If there is a difference of perspective, please know we can respectfully agree to disagree, and move forward.

My prayer is that our collective knowledge will take this subject to another level.

The Lamb's Supper will be addressed at a later time in this thread.

Everyone of my posts after this will be shorter than this one...

revvel

[Michael37]

7 hours ago, revvel said:

God bless you all.

Firstly, I'd like to thank George for his Worthy Brief dated today, April 15. Inspirational to say the least. 

 

This thread is an extension of my initial “welcome” post: The Lamb’s Supper – Preparation. This subject has a substantial backstory, found in the mystery:

[W]e speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age knew it. For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (1 Cor. 2:7, 8)

God had hidden a mystery in the Law of Moses in the seven holy days*, and He fully revealed it in the Book of Revelation with the end-time seals**:

1.       Passover*: Lamb of God Sacrificed

2.      Feast of Unleavened Bread*: Christ in the Burial Tomb

3.      Feast of First Fruits*: Christ Resurrected

4.      Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)*: Holy Spirit sent to the Disciples

5.      Feast of Trumpets*: The Rapture/The Day of the Lord/Sixth Seal**

6.      Day of Atonement*: The Apocalypse/Armageddon/Seventh Seal**

7.      Feast of Tabernacles*: The Millennial Kingdom/Seventh Seal**

“The glorious riches of this mystery… is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Col. 1:27)                                                                                               

 

Here's an explanation of the above:

Our eternal God inspired Scripture.

As God is the author, the mystery once hidden in the Old Testament must be in complete agreement with the mystery revealed in the New Testament.

In the New Testament, John gave us seven seals in Revelation.

In the Old Testament, Moses gave us seven holy days in the Law.

Thus, God gave us a numbered chronology in the Law and in Revelation.

Importantly, the mystery of God reveals the harmony between the Law and Revelation: The mystery, once hidden in the Law of Moses, is fully revealed in the Book of Revelation.

God revealed this harmony between the Law and Revelation in the following way: Regarding the end times, God numbered “The End” (end-time prophecies) in the beginning of the Bible (the Law, through Moses), and God numbered “The End” (end-time prophecies) at the end of the Bible (the Book of Revelation, through John). And these two witnesses agree.

The numbered chronology given by Moses in the Law (with the fall holy days), and the numbered chronology given by John (with the end-time seals), reveal God’s mystery for the end times. And this mystery contained the order of end-time events: the Rapture (to save and glorify Christ’s kingdom), the Apocalypse (to redeem Israel), and finally, the timing of the Millennial Kingdom (Christ’s reign from Jerusalem as King after His second coming to Israel).

The numbered chronologies of Moses and John align perfectly, forming one unified template. Thus, all end-time prophecies—given by the prophets and disciples—drop right into this divine order.

Christ will fulfill the mystery in the fall holy days and end-time prophecies with His second revelation (appearing) exactly as given.

And God has given us a precedent: Christ already fulfilled the mystery in the four spring holy days with His first coming in the first century A.D.

The Law of Moses, the Book of Revelation, and the revelation of the mystery form a matrix of truth that cannot be broken. The common thread of the mystery extends from the Law to Revelation—and pulls together the entire Bible.

That said...

I don't expect everyone to agree with everything posted.

If there is a difference of perspective, please know we can respectfully agree to disagree, and move forward.

My prayer is that our collective knowledge will take this subject to another level.

The Lamb's Supper will be addressed at a later time in this thread.

Everyone of my posts after this will be shorter than this one...

revvel

Hi @revvel

Some of us here are interested in Biblical Numerology.

The number seven ties in with the cardinal locations of space, namely, up, down, front, back, right, left, and centre.

Isa 30:26  Moreover the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, And the light of the sun will be sevenfold, As the light of seven days, In the day that the LORD binds up the bruise of His people And heals the stroke of their wound.
 

 

[Dennis1209]

On 4/15/2024 at 4:00 PM, Michael37 said:

Hi @revvel

Some of us here are interested in Biblical Numerology.

The number seven ties in with the cardinal locations of space, namely, up, down, front, back, right, left, and centre.

Isa 30:26  Moreover the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, And the light of the sun will be sevenfold, As the light of seven days, In the day that the LORD binds up the bruise of His people And heals the stroke of their wound.
 

 

Indeed, Biblical numerology is significant and representative, as is, “the Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.”

Care to expound on your example of Isaiah 30:26?

[revvel]

Michael: Our invisible God is manifested in creation in various ways—including repeating patterns rooted in various numbers: 40, 12, 7, in particular. This subject definitely deserves its own thread. 

Dennis, yes: The New Testament is hidden in the Old Testament, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New Testament. It’s true. God has revealed the foundation of our future: the Law of Moses. And God must follow His own Law.

 

What follows is the outline of the holy days, and their “place” regarding the subject of the Bride and Bridegroom. 

The Last Supper & The Lamb’s Supper & 7 Holy Days 

The Last Supper

a.      The New (blood) Covenant, Betrothal Presented

b.      Prophecies of the Holy Spirit given: John 14, 15, 16

c.      Prophecy of the Bridegroom coming for His Bride: John 14:1-3

1.       Passover: Lamb of God Sacrificed

2.      Feast of Unleavened Bread: Christ in the Burial Tomb

3.      Feast of First Fruits: Christ Resurrected

4.      Feast of Weeks (Pentecost): Holy Spirit sent to the Disciples

d.     The Holy Spirit is given to all who embrace Christ as Lord (Rom. 10:9, 10).

A mystery revealed: one body, composed of Jew and Gentile, espoused to Christ. "For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ" (2 Cor. 11:2). In preparation, Christ gave us a new command: love (agape) (John 13:34, 35).

5.      Feast of Trumpets: The Rapture/The Day of the Lord/Day of Wrath/Sixth Seal

e.    The Last Supper prophecy/promise: Bridegroom fulfills His promise and returns for His Bride (seen in the sky (Rev. 6:16)) at the onset of the day of the Lord (mystery once hidden), and brings her (us) to His throne, and His Father’s House in Heaven (Rev: 7:9-17).

The Lamb’s Supper

Rev. 19:1-9. Christ already identified the multitude at the Supper: Rev. 7:9-17.

f. While the Bridegroom and Bride remain in the Father’s House in Heaven for 7+ years, Daniel’s 7-year prophecy (seventieth seven) unfolds for Daniel’s people, Israel on Earth: Rev. 11:3, 13:5. 

6.      Day of Atonement: The Apocalypse/Armageddon/Second Coming to Israel/Seventh Seal

The parable of the Ten Virgins is for another post. Day of Atonement is the only day on the Hebrew calendar that atonement can be made for Israel. 

7.      Feast of Tabernacles

The Millennial Kingdom/Seventh Seal

g.    The Bride with Her Bridegroom (the King) in His Millennial Kingdom; all nations will celebrate with the King the Feast of Tabernacles: "Then it will be that all the nations who have come against Jerusalem and survived will go up each year to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles" (Zech. 14:16).

Until our Lord’s return: “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ Let him who hears say, 'Come’” (Rev. 22:17).

I place this on the table for discussion.

Peace.

revvel

[Michael37]

On 4/18/2024 at 12:17 AM, Dennis1209 said:

Care to expound on your example of Isaiah 30:26?

My signature is an expression of position, progression, and perception.

Space Location = Time Duration = Presence Revelation

That is the package I have provided. In the Bible we are given various packages that express certain things God wants us to be aware of, and these often come to us with symbolic numerations. Three is associated with combined strength, seven with perfect completion.

Isa 30:26  Moreover the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, And the light of the sun will be sevenfold, As the light of seven days, In the day that the LORD binds up the bruise of His people And heals the stroke of their wound.

[Dennis1209]

12 hours ago, Michael37 said:

My signature is an expression of position, progression, and perception.

Space Location = Time Duration = Presence Revelation

That is the package I have provided. In the Bible we are given various packages that express certain things God wants us to be aware of, and these often come to us with symbolic numerations. Three is associated with combined strength, seven with perfect completion.

Isa 30:26  Moreover the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, And the light of the sun will be sevenfold, As the light of seven days, In the day that the LORD binds up the bruise of His people And heals the stroke of their wound.

God’s word is fascinating, written at such a level that only the Creator of the universe could have inspired it. The Gospel is written so simply that a child can understand it. It is so deep, the deeper we dig the more there is to discover. I suspect we are only scratching the surface of what can be learned this side of being tutored by the Lord Himself.

Many generally read past numbers, names, and genealogies as insignificant. I have a long list of numbers and their general association or application as you mention (posted at the end).

Hebrew and Greek names are also fascinating. Often, their names give a mini thumbnail about their occupation, character, traits, where they are from, etc. I have often wondered how the parents had that future insight when they were named.

Speaking of names, is it a coincidence the first ten generations are meaningful when written out in an understandable sentence? [credit: Dr. Chuck Missler]

FIRST TEN GENERATIONS

Adam (Man)

Seth (Appointed)

Enosh (Mortal)

Kenan (Sorrow)

Mahalalel - Mahalaleel (the blessed God)

Jared (shall come down)

Enoch (teaching)

Methuselah (His death shall bring)

Lamech (the despairing)

Noah (rest or comfort)

 

“Man (is) appointed mortal sorrow, (but) the Blessed God shall come down teaching (that) His death shall bring (the) despairing rest”

 

Our Bible is not a science book, but all the details given long before it was understood are amazing.

 

BIBLICAL NUMBERS

ONE: Unity

TWO: Union; Division; and Witnessing

THREE: Resurrection; Divine Completeness; Perfection

FOUR: Creation; World

FIVE: Grace; God’s goodness

SIX: Weakness of man; Number of Man; Evils of Satan; Manifestation of Sin

SEVEN: Completeness; Spiritual; Perfection

EIGHT: New birth; New Creation or new beginning

NINE: Fruit of the Spirit; Divine completeness from the Lord

TEN: Testimony; Law and Responsibility

ELEVEN: Judgment or Disorder

TWELVE: Governmental perfection

THIRTEEN: Depravity and Rebellion

FOURTEEN: Deliverance or Salvation

FIFTEEN: Rest

SIXTEEN: Love

SEVENTEEN: Victory

EIGHTEEN: Bondage

NINETEEN: Faith

TWENTY: Redemption

TWENTY-ONE: Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin

TWENTY-TWO: Light

TWENTY-THREE: Death

TWENTY-FOUR: The Priesthood

TWENTY-FIVE: The forgiveness of sin

TWENTY-SIX: The Gospel of Christ

TWENTY-SEVEN: Preaching of the Gospel

TWENTY-EIGHT: Eternal life

TWENTY-NINE: Departure

THIRTY: The Blood of Christ; dedications; mourning

THIRTY-ONE: Offspring

THIRTY-TWO: Covenant

THIRTY-THREE: Promise

THIRTY-FOUR: Naming of a son

THIRTY-FIVE: Hope

THIRTY-SIX: Enemy

THIRTY-SEVEN: The Word of God

THIRTY-EIGHT: Slavery

THIRTY-NINE: Disease

FORTY: Trials; Probation; Testing's

FORTY-TWO: Israel’s oppression; Lord’s advent

FORTY-FIVE: Preservation

FIFTY: The Holy Spirit

SIXTY: Pride

SIXTY-SIX: Idol worship

SEVENTY: Universality; Israel and her Restoration

ONE HUNDRED: God’s election of Grace; Children of Promise

ONE HUNDRED-NINETEEN: The Resurrection Day; Lord’s Day

ONE HUNDRED-TWENTY: Divine period of probation

ONE HUNDRED-FORTY FOUR: The Spirit guided life

ONE HUNDRED-FIFTY THREE: Fruit bearing

TWO HUNDRED: Insufficiency

SIX HUNDRED: Warfare

SIX HUNDRED-SIXTY SIX: The number of the Beast; Antichrist

EIGHT HUNDRED-EIGHTY EIGHT: The first Resurrection Saints

THOUSAND: Divine completeness and Glory of God

 

[Mary8]

Wonderful lists.  I had never seen the complete list of numbers.

 

[Michael37]

2 minutes ago, Mary8 said:

Wonderful lists.  I had never seen the complete list of numbers.

Lists vary, though. There are ongoing discussions about what particular numbers mean, some far fetched and others easily found in the Bible through repeated association.

The above list says 40 is trials, probation, testing, which is easily shown in the Bible, but then you might hear a message preached that 40 in the Bible signifies PREPARATION.

[Dennis1209]

1 hour ago, Michael37 said:

Lists vary, though. There are ongoing discussions about what particular numbers mean, some far fetched and others easily found in the Bible through repeated association.

The above list says 40 is trials, probation, testing, which is easily shown in the Bible, but then you might hear a message preached that 40 in the Bible signifies PREPARATION.

Exactly!

[revvel]

Michael: I appreciate that post; it has a direct connection to the parable of the Ten Virgins (discussed in a future post).

Dennis: I’ve never seen such a comprehensive presentation on numerology. Thank you.

Oversight: Yes to that.

...To continue this wonderful subject of the Bridegroom and His Bride...

The next holy day on God’s calendar to be fulfilled is the Feast of Trumpets.

The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah: The Day of the Awakening Blast): Bridegroom and His Bride

In the time of Jesus, the Father decided when the Son comes for His Bride, to bring her to the Father’s House. When our Lord does descend from Heaven to gather us to the Father’s House, it is the Father who will sound the trumpet from Heaven announcing the arrival of His Son for us, His Bride:

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord…. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.  (1 Thess. 4:15, 16)

In 1 Corinthians 15:52, Paul identified which trumpet God will sound: “the last trumpet” —which sounds on the Feast of Trumpets. In this prophecy, Paul quoted Isaiah and Hosea, revealing the mystery of our “hope of glory/glorification” once hidden in the Old Testament:

“Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?” (1 Cor. 15:54, 55)

In Revelation 7, John also quoted Isaiah, revealing the mystery of our “hope of glory”:

“They shall neither hunger any more, nor shall they thirst any more; the sun shall not strike them. He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Rev. 7:16, 17) 

Christ directed Paul and John to both quote Isaiah--which we know as Isaiah 25:8, and 49:10.

This is Christ’s narrative: He is directing us, His Bride, to search out the mystery once hidden in the prophets’ prophecies, revealing how our Bridegroom will deliver us and care for us—His Bride—and how the Father’s trumpet (shofar) corresponds to the Feast of Trumpets, heralding the day of the Lord, and the arrival of our Bridegroom. 

We, in this day and time, can only thank God that we know this truth: 

The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ Let him who hears say, 'Come.’ (Rev. 22:17)

It's only a matter of time.

Finally, Christ's revelation to Paul and John has a backstory: Moses at Mount Sinai, and our God presenting the marriage template. This same template is repeated in the New Testament. 

Peace. 

revvel