Jews are Going Home,Signs of the Times are Everywhere

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JimmieD

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Zechariah 10:1-12, especially 6-8, "And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them ... I will hiss for them [as the keeper does for his bees], and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase [again] as they have increased [before]."

Isn't this choice of words interesting? God says he will hiss for his people like a beekeeper hisses for his bees, to draw them into the hive. God is hissing for His people now, calling them until the last lost sheep is gathered.
The immediate context for Zechariah is the return from the Babylonian exile. This should be obvious from things like the identification of two messiahs:

Zech4:11 Next I asked the messenger, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the menorah?” 4:12 Before he could reply I asked again, “What are these two extensions of the olive trees, which are emptying out the golden oil through the two golden pipes?” 4:13 He replied, “Don’t you know what these are?” And I said, “No, sir.” 4:14 So he said, “These are the two anointed ones[SUP] [/SUP]who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.”

...which in the context of Zechariah are the High Priest-messiah Joshua and the King/Ruler-messiah Zerubbabel - two names repeated throughout the book.
 

Reborn

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Interesting,I heard on the news last night that Jews are going back to Israel.The attack in France has frightened many and they expect more Jews to be going back to their homeland.They said this has been the biggest influx of Jews to their homeland since the 60s and because of the attack they expect more. Netanyahu said all Jews are welcome back to Israel.If that isn't a sign of the times I dont know what is.

Bravo to the president for not attending the march in Paris btw.Way to represent there man.Guess there wasnt a golf course close enough. :rolleyes:
Great post.:D
 

Hizikyah

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The immediate context for Zechariah is the return from the Babylonian exile. This should be obvious from things like the identification of two messiahs:

Zech4:11 Next I asked the messenger, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the menorah?” 4:12 Before he could reply I asked again, “What are these two extensions of the olive trees, which are emptying out the golden oil through the two golden pipes?” 4:13 He replied, “Don’t you know what these are?” And I said, “No, sir.” 4:14 So he said, “These are the two anointed oneswho stand by the Lord of the whole earth.”

...which in the context of Zechariah are the High Priest-messiah Joshua and the King/Ruler-messiah Zerubbabel - two names repeated throughout the book.
I always understood the two olive tree are the two witnesses, whoever (or whatever),.. whoever they are....
 

JimmieD

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I always understood the two olive tree are the two witnesses, whoever (or whatever),.. whoever they are....
In the context of Zechariah it seems clear that there are 2 messiahs in view. Specifically, it's the high priest (a messianic office) and the king (also a messianic office), which in Zechariah are explicitly identified multiple times as Joshua and Zerubbabel.
 

Hizikyah

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In the context of Zechariah it seems clear that there are 2 messiahs in view. Specifically, it's the high priest (a messianic office) and the king (also a messianic office), which in Zechariah are explicitly identified multiple times as Joshua and Zerubbabel.
Re reading it now give me a min
 

Hizikyah

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In the context of Zechariah it seems clear that there are 2 messiahs in view. Specifically, it's the high priest (a messianic office) and the king (also a messianic office), which in Zechariah are explicitly identified multiple times as Joshua and Zerubbabel.
Re reading it now give me a min
ok it took me a while to find it but here it is, what do you think of this:

Zechariah 4:11-14, "Then I said to him, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?” And a second time I answered and said to him, “What are these two branches of the olive trees, which are beside the two golden pipes from which the golden oil is poured out?” He said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” I said, “No, my lord.” Then he said, “These are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.”"
 
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kennethcadwell

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Interesting,I heard on the news last night that Jews are going back to Israel.The attack in France has frightened many and they expect more Jews to be going back to their homeland.They said this has been the biggest influx of Jews to their homeland since the 60s and because of the attack they expect more. Netanyahu said all Jews are welcome back to Israel.If that isn't a sign of the times I dont know what is.

Bravo to the president for not attending the march in Paris btw.Way to represent there man.Guess there wasnt a golf course close enough. :rolleyes:
Our president does not support Israel obviously.
Sorry to say I agree.Sad to see.

This started out as a great post until that last part to start a bashing on the president.
The march in France had nothing to do with Jews or Israel alone. It was about Muslims standing up hand and hand with Jews saying they do not support those radical Islamic idiots who are doing this terrible acts. Claiming it do be done in the name of the Muslim religion. They held signs saying not in my name, showing no support for their acts.
And oh yes lets just send our president over there among a bunch of Muslims who have stated over and over again they have no love loss for America. Send him to an area where an assassination attempt can easily be done toward him, with very minimal support.

I do not care for Obama that much either, but lets keep your thread respectful toward others please.
As we Christians are suppose to be toward others. Because bad things can be said about Reagan, and the Bushes being caught at a pagan ritual....But I do not want to go there.....
 

JimmieD

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ok it took me a while to find it but here it is, what do you think of this:

Zechariah 4:11-14, "Then I said to him, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?” And a second time I answered and said to him, “What are these two branches of the olive trees, which are beside the two golden pipes from which the golden oil is poured out?” He said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” I said, “No, my lord.” Then he said, “These are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.”"
That was the verse I had in mind. The two anointed ones there appear to me to be Joshua and Zerubbabel, which would place the immediate context of Zechariah toward the end of the Babylonian exile.

3:1 Next I saw Joshua the high priest[SUP] [/SUP]standing before the angel of the Lord,..

4:6 Therefore he told me, “These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:

4:7 “What are you, you great mountain?[SUP] [/SUP] Because of Zerubbabel you will become a level plain! And he will bring forth the temple capstone with shoutings of ‘Grace! Grace!’

4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this temple,[SUP] [/SUP]and his hands will complete it.”

4:10 For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyes[SUP] [/SUP]will joyfully look on the tin tablet[SUP] [/SUP]in Zerubbabel’s hand.

6:11 Then take some silver and gold to make a crown[SUP] [/SUP]and set it on the head of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest.
 

Hizikyah

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That was the verse I had in mind. The two anointed ones there appear to me to be Joshua and Zerubbabel, which would place the immediate context of Zechariah toward the end of the Babylonian exile.

3:1 Next I saw Joshua the high prieststanding before the angel of the Lord,..

4:6 Therefore he told me, “These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:

4:7 “What are you, you great mountain? Because of Zerubbabel you will become a level plain! And he will bring forth the temple capstone with shoutings of ‘Grace! Grace!’

4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this temple,and his hands will complete it.”

4:10 For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyeswill joyfully look on the tin tabletin Zerubbabel’s hand.

6:11 Then take some silver and gold to make a crownand set it on the head of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest.
And interesting thing about 3:1...

Who do you think Joshua/Yahshua is?

King James Bible
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.


Then he showed me Yahshua the High Priest standing before the malak of Yahweh, with Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him.
 

Hizikyah

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And interesting thing about 3:1...

Who do you think Joshua/Yahshua is?

King James Bible
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.


Then he showed me Yahshua the High Priest standing before the malak of Yahweh, with Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him.
NVM I see we are on the same page there from your earlier post.

Well all Ican say in this matter is I believe it depends of how 4:10 is translated and also the translations and understanding of the flying scroll/calendar and the so called "woman in the basket".. its been about four years since I studied this, and it is deep, all I can say is my result was that the 2 were the two witness that are yet to come, but it has been so long since I studied this I can not walk through my stance right now... I am troubled by this because I fell I have forgotten something Yah has given me.. I need to re study it before I can give my stance completely...
 
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Sophia

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And interesting thing about 3:1...

Who do you think Joshua/Yahshua is?

King James Bible
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.


Then he showed me Yahshua the High Priest standing before the malak of Yahweh, with Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him.
A type for Christ, I would assume.
 

Hizikyah

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A type for Christ, I would assume.
I always thought Yahsua the Messiah Himself or the Malak Zadiq? (Mechizedek?) It been a while since I studied this, I feel silly speaking on it too much to be honest. and among the so called "scholars" there is debate about translation but so interesting IMO.
 

Hizikyah

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NVM I see we are on the same page there from your earlier post.

Well all Ican say in this matter is I believe it depends of how 4:10 is translated and also the translations and understanding of the flying scroll/calendar and the so called "woman in the basket".. its been about four years since I studied this, and it is deep, all I can say is my result was that the 2 were the two witness that are yet to come, but it has been so long since I studied this I can not walk through my stance right now... I am troubled by this because I fell I have forgotten something Yah has given me.. I need to re study it before I can give my stance completely...
Was supposed to say:

flying scroll/cylinder

sorry
 
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I agree.......the end of the age draws near.......like John said. "Even so, come Lord Jesus."
 
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Karraster

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NVM I see we are on the same page there from your earlier post.

Well all Ican say in this matter is I believe it depends of how 4:10 is translated and also the translations and understanding of the flying scroll/calendar and the so called "woman in the basket".. its been about four years since I studied this, and it is deep, all I can say is my result was that the 2 were the two witness that are yet to come, but it has been so long since I studied this I can not walk through my stance right now... I am troubled by this because I fell I have forgotten something Yah has given me.. I need to re study it before I can give my stance completely...
Here is one take. very interesting.Zechariah's Flying Scrolls ~ Are they MISSILES?
 
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JimmieD

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NVM I see we are on the same page there from your earlier post.

Well all Ican say in this matter is I believe it depends of how 4:10 is translated and also the translations and understanding of the flying scroll/calendar and the so called "woman in the basket".. its been about four years since I studied this, and it is deep, all I can say is my result was that the 2 were the two witness that are yet to come, but it has been so long since I studied this I can not walk through my stance right now... I am troubled by this because I fell I have forgotten something Yah has given me.. I need to re study it before I can give my stance completely...
Ok, no worries.
 

Hizikyah

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Amen and look carefully at the full description and the fact that a vowel point has been added by the translators...lead encased fire that is lifted form the earth by a flying roll that has the exact dimensions as a scud missile.......thermonuclear war.......!
Yeah this is what I already believed but I dont remember the details so I did not feel comfortable speaking on it!
 
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Kerry

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Jews are going to hell what do you think. You must accept Christ jews do not.