Emmaus Road Ministries

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So far we’ve been discussing the story of Joseph and 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 returning to their land!  In part 6 we’ll talk about another event of EPIC PROPORTIONS!

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Sadly, this has not been without incident.  There has been a lot of opposition, especially in light of the announcement by the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.  Under his watch, the United States did something unprecedented that shook the entire world: He declared Jerusalem to be the official capitol of Israel, moved her embassy there, and gave them back the Golan Heights!  Other countries, following his lead, have also relocated their embassies to Jerusalem.  Amazing!

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(For more on the above topic, you may follow the link below on the prophetic aspect of the book of Psalms and how this amazing book parallels events that have happened to the Jewish people:

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In the opening scripture, this event of EPIC PROPORTIONS is beginning to occur.  A great many of our Jewish “cousins” are going to come to believe in Jesus as the Messiah for whom they had waited so long.  You see, they need Jesus just as much as any of us. Jewish people who come to know Him as Messiah, however, don’t like to refer to themselves as “Christians,” however.  Instead, they like to be called, “Messianic Jews.”

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God goes on to say in Ezekiel 36:29-32,  “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!””

The nation as a whole does not realize this yet and, by the time the rapture hits, only a part of their nation will be ready to go up with the rest of the Church.  This is the meaning of the parable of the ten virgins, recorded in Matthew’s gospel.

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Matthew, in particular, was specifically written TO Jewish people.   He had a great respect and understanding of their reverence for the Name. They write it as G-d or L-rd, or refer to Him as “haShem.”

In chapter 24 of his Gospel, 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.  They have not correctly divided the covenants, however, and are misapplying this scripture to the Church.

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(For more on the topic of the ten virgins, you may follow the link below:

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(For more on the subject of the rapture, you may follow this link 👇:

https://emmausroadministries.international/2019/10/31/on-the-third-day/)

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Natural Israel as well as the Church, is also called “Virgin daughter,” in scripture.  The 5 virgins who needed oil, represent those who will not be ready to go up at the time of the rapture; the other 5 will be ready.  The “5” left here on earth during the tribulation, will be rescued by Messiah at His second coming when He splits the clouds for them with His congregation of the redeemed riding along behind.  They will be surrounded by their enemies, hopelessly outnumbered by a world intent on their total annihilation. BUT…..He will save their entire nation, they will all see Him for Who He is, and accept Him as their Messiah in a single day!

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If you wish to continue this series, you may follow the link below to part 7.  We’ll be discussing the meaning and significance of the Valley of dry bones as well as Ephraim and Judah in the 21st century.