Revealing Eschatology.

The Israel of God-House of Israel.

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What Christians have often failed to notice is that when looking to either the Old or New Testament, everyone who is saved become part of Israel (Ps. 73-1). Saved under the terms of the Covenant with Abraham in whom all families of the earth are to be blessed. Whether as a "natural olive branch" or as a grafted in "wild olive branch" (Rom. chap. 11). And "salvation is of the Jews" (John 4-22). Jesus was sent to no one else but only to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel," and that is every person in every nation (Matt. 15-24). At the Jerusalem Council, "Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name" (Acts 15-14). Isaiah had earlier prophesied that "The Lord God which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, yet will I gather (others) to him, besides those that are gathered unto him." (Isa. 56-8). In Mark 12-29, "Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments (is) Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord."

The Covenant God had given to Abraham included the promise that in Abraham all the world would be blessed (Gen. 18-17-18). The apostles of Jesus taught that the Israel of God is entered through obedient faith; Gal. 6-14,"--for neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God." Thus in Heb. 8-13, "---When he said, A new covenant, he has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear." The apostle wrote in John 19-30 "--Jesus said, "It is finished!" And he bowed his head, and gave up his Spirit." At that moment the Old Covenant was made obsolete (but not God's moral laws).

The apostle Paul taught that all faithful believers in Christ have come to Mount Zion (they are considered in the heavenly Jerusalem now). "You have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, to the general assembly and church of the first-born who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect "(Heb. 12-22). We read in Ephe. 2-18-20, "---for through him we both (Gentile and Jew) have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are "fellow citizens" with the saints, and are of "God's household," having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ himself being the cornerstone---."

The New Testament teaches that the church of Jesus Christ is made up of ALL those in the New Covenant, and he designated this body of believers, the Israel of God. All faithful believers in God, past, present, and future, are defined by God as being members of the Israel of God, and are the children of the promise. "But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For they are not all Israel who are descended from Israel; neither are they all children because they are Abraham's descendants but; "through Isaac your descendants will be named. That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants: (Rom. 9-6). Here the apostle Paul could not have been clearer. Any person, regardless of his or her genetics, or where they live who does not believe in Christ is "not" regarded as Abraham's descendants, even though they may be Jews. They are considered and called in scripture "Gentiles" to mean unbelievers or pagans.

Paul taught that all those in the Israel of God will be saved; "---and so (in this manner) "all Israel" will be saved; just as it is written, "The deliverer (Christ) will come from Zion, he will remove ungodliness from Jacob, and this is my covenant with them, when I take away their sins" (Rom. 11-26). There is not "one" scripture that supports the teachings regarding a promise from God that an entire generation of people will be saved. There is not "one" scripture that promises an entire generation of people will be saved based on their "generics." Matt. 26-28 teaches that the new Covenant purchased eternal life for "all Israel,"---for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins." The term "all Israel" (Rom. 11-26) is speaking of every faithful follower of God through time. The blood of Jesus Christ atones for all sin, reaching back to the Old Testament faithful who had lived before the price was paid and reaching into the future of all who will accept it. A careful reading of scripture would tell us that Jesus did not intend to restore, in the fullest literal sense the kingdom of Israel during the time of the apostles; nor did he intend to do it in the world as we would see and know it. Though as God's word in scripture promised concerning the Jews, they would be brought back to the land of their forefathers and be made a nation again in the end times; and never to be uprooted from that land again.

When reading prophecy it becomes very important to know what is meant when the Lord uses the phrase "the house of Israel" when used in scripture that speak of end time prophecy. For when reading these prophecies we must also keep in mind of the New Covenant that speaks of all those in the New Covenant are "the house of Israel-the Israel of God," that being Jews and the grafted in as well. Therefore, when reading the context of scriptures that speak of the end times, we must be careful to distinguish between the people and nation of Israel, and the new Covenant nation-house of Israel. For example, when looking to Dan. 9-24-27, the prophecy of the seventy "sevens," we know through history that the sixty nine "sevens" have been fulfilled. The fulfillment of the 69th seven was to be "when Messiah was to be cut off" (crucified), and the people of the "prince" (Satan) would destroy the city and the sanctuary." This destruction of Jerusalem and the sanctuary occurred in 70 A.D. by the Roman armies. Therefore we know through history that the 69 sevens that were prophesied concerned "the children, people and nation of Israel", the tribes of Israel, their city, sanctuary and land of "this" house of Israel.

But when going to the "70th seven" prophesied for the end time, we would have to approach it in a different light from the prior 69 sevens because of the New Covenant brought in through Christ at that time; whenever prophecy speaks of the "house of Israel." Though of course at the prophecy's fulfillment it would also concern Israel as a "nation," those seen as outside the Israel of God or house of Israel. But when looking to prophecy that which speaks of the grafted in, the whole "house of Israel." The saints, Jew and Gentile alike, his temple, his sanctuary in which he would dwell, "the house of Israel."

Going to Dan. 9-27 we read; "And he (the "prince" in v.26) shall confirm (force) the covenant with many for one "seven," he shall cause the sacrifice and oblation (offering) to cease,---." Since we know that this "70th seven" is a prophecy concerning the end time, we also know that the New Covenant has been brought in through Christ 2000 years ago. Therefore we can know that the "sacrifice and offering" that beast antichrist causes to cease is what is told us in 1 Peter 2-5. We are "---a spiritual house, a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices (offerings) acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." This is what beast antichrist and the false prophet causes to cease. The spiritual sacrifices and offerings acceptable to God. At that time of the prophecy's fulfillment, the sacrifices and offerings will no longer be acceptable to God. Because the beast antichrist and false prophet will then be sitting (as in authority) in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God (2 Thess. 2-4). Scripture tells us that we are the temple of God, in whom God dwells by his Spirit. Those saints who truly love God and believe that there will be a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem, and a re-institution of ritual animal sacrifices are misguided, because they look to the end time prophecies in the wrong light. They fail to consider and take into account the New Covenant when reading these prophecies of the Lord. Besides the abominations he causes throughout the world, he causes "the falling away," the apostasy within the body of Christ prophesied in 2 Thess. 2-3."---he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that (which is) determined shall be poured upon the desolate" (Dan. 9-27).

In looking to Dan. 9-26, we know through history that "the people" of the "prince" that would later come, were Titus and the Roman armies that destroyed the city and the sanctuary, the temple in 70 A.D. But who is the "prince" that is to come to fulfill the final "seven?" Scripture tells us it was to be none other than Satan. The name "prince" is used of Satan, or the Devil in Matt. 9-24, the "prince" or head of the demons. This is said in John 12-31,16-11; "Now shall the prince of this world be cast out---." Ephe. 2-2 speaks of this same prince; "---according to the prince of the power of the air." And it is "he" using the beast antichrist and false prophet that he gives authority to; that shall confirm this covenant of desolation on the many for one "seven." Using the political beast antichrist, and using the false prophet to infiltrate the body of Christ causing the "falling away" and causing a "ceasing of sacrifice and offering"; by setting himself up in the temple of God. This "prince" Satan, in Dan. 9-27 is also the "head prince" that Gog represents seen in Ezek. 38-2 and 39-1. The chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, of the land of Magog. The "land of Magog" here represents the mountain kingdom in which he dwells in, the beast antichrist kingdom, in which the false prophet also dwells in. And these two beasts are seen in chapter 13 of Revelation.

We are told in Gen. 10-1-5 that one of the sons of Japheth was called Magog, and by him, other sons and descendants came the Gentiles that separated themselves from the others into different lands and continents. The word "Gog" means "mountain," and the word "Magog" means a land, region or country from the "farthest north" (Ezek. 38-6;39-2). Isaiah 14-12-13 speaks of Satan's fall and where he shall come from and sit in his rebellion against the Lord. "---upon the mount (mountain) of the congregation (the assemblies) in the sides (farthest sides) of the north." The farthest compass point north relating to the earth having a kingdom and congregation of God is in North America, and this land is called the United States of America.

"Thus saith the Lord God; (Art) thou he (Satan) of whom I have spoken in old times by my servants, the prophets of Israel, which prophesied in those days (many) years that I would bring thee against them? (Against Israel, the church and the world). And it shall come to pass at the same time (that he releases Satan) when Gog (beast antichrist) shall come against the land of Israel, saith the Lord God, (that) my fury shall come up in my face.---surely in that day there shall be a great shaking (upheaval, violence, etc.) in the land of Israel" (Ezek. 38-17-19). This prophecy is seen in Rev. 20-8, "And (Satan, the prince) shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth-Gog and Magog-(his representatives), and will go out to gather them together to battle, the number of whom (is) as the sand of the sea."

When that time will have come, we read in Ezek. 39-2; The Lord,"---will cause thee to come up from the north part (the far north of the earth), and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel." As has been noted, the Persian Gulf War was the catalyst that brought him upon the mountains of Israel; to put an end of the conflicts in that region of the world. And then to put an end of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, by using political pressures, sanctions and other means. We begin to see this in the following verses. (V.3), "I will smite the bow out of the left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand." We see he does not come against Israel using weapons of war, but rather comes against the "mountains", the "land" of Israel through political means. By "confirming -forcing" a covenant with "many"(Dan. 9-27), that which would become and be called the Oslo Accord, the "land for peace covenant." It is by these actions against the Lord's land promise to his people is Gog, Magog, and all the troops with him "to fall upon the mountains of Israel." It is a figure of speech, they do not literally fall in those areas of Israel, but they are "to fall" be "judged because of those actions taken against God's word of promise given Israel. That he would bring them back to the land of their forefathers and be made a nation again, and never to be broken up again.

This is seen in Ezek. 39-4, because of these actions God brings the prophecy to fulfillment, not only for Israel but the world. "Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel---.(v.5) "---and fall upon the open field. (v.6) "I will (also) send a fire (judgment) on Magog, and they that dwell securely in the coastlands;---" (throughout the earth). In Ezek. 39-7, we are given the reason for God's judgment, they profaned his name, his word, his Covenants given to his people. "So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not (let them) pollute (profane) my holy name any more, and the nations shall know that I (am) the Lord, the Holy One in Israel." Now keeping in mind that this is an end time prophecy, and the New Covenant has been brought in, and he speaks here of "my people Israel," we can be assured that the Lord is speaking of "the whole house of Israel." Not only the Jews in Christ, but the "grafted in of Israel" as well. The worldwide assemblies that now consist of the whole house of Israel; the Israel of God. And this is the time the Lord says; "Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord God; This is the day whereof I have spoken" (Ezek. 39-8).

The most important chapter in the writings of Paul about the subject of "antichrist" is 2 Thess. chapter 2, called there "the man of sin," the "son of perdition." This "man of sin" has come to be called in the church at large, "the antichrist," though that is not what he is called here or anywhere else. Except in the writings of John where the term "antichrist" is given. Yet millions today are applying this to an individual, an antichristian called "the antichrist" who will enter a literal rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. But is this popular belief really what Paul had in mind?

The Greek word for "temple" in 2 Thess. 2-4 is "naos." He used the same Greek word in 1 Cor. 3-16, in 1 Cor. 1-2 Paul defines the "naos" or "temple of God" to be the church. The fact is in all of Paul's writings, every time he used the word "naos" (see also 2 Cor. 6-16 and Ephe. 2-21-22), he always applied it to the Christian church, and never once to a literal Jewish temple in Jerusalem. Based on Paul's usage of the word "naos" we see that "the temple of God" is the church or body of Christ. Using the term "antichrist" here, Paul tells us that he will "sit" in the temple of God. This does not mean he will "sit down" in some building. Heb. 10-12 tells us that when Jesus ascended to heaven, he "sat down on the right hand of God." This does not mean that Jesus Christ has been "sitting down" for 2000 years, but rather he is now seated in office, in a position of authority at God's right hand. Thus, in the same sense will "antichrist sit" in a position of authority inside the Christian church, "showing himself that he is God." Note here, antichrist will not actually say "I am God." But rather he will sit "as" God "showing himself" that he is God by his deceptive claims, statements and actions.

The Bible plainly says there are "many antichrists." This is seen in 1 John 2-18. In 1 John 4-3, there it is also said, "a spirit of antichrist." John also wrote that "any person" who denies the true doctrine of Jesus Christ is a deceiver and "an antichrist" (2 John 7,9). We see here, the idea of there being only "one" antichrist fails the Biblical test. Prophecy also refers to this "antichrist" as the "little horn" (Dan. 7-8). The "beast" (Rev. 13-1), the "mystery of iniquity" (2 Thess. 2-7), and "that Wicked" (2 Thess. 2-8). Most agree that Daniel's "little horn", Revelation's "beast," and Paul's "man of sin", all refer to the same thing. Daniel chapter 7 describes 4 beasts, a lion, a bear, a leopard, and a dragon-like beast with ten horns (Dan. 7-3-7). Then comes the "little horn" out of the head of the fourth beast (Dan. 7-8). This little horn has "eyes like the eyes of a man," and "a mouth speaking great things," and "makes war on the saints" (Dan. 7-8,21). This is exactly what "the beast" does in Rev. 13-5,7. So we see clearly the "little horn" is the same as "the beast." But what many fail to discern is that in Daniel chapter 7, a beast is clearly defined as "a kingdom," and not "a man." The Holy Word says, "---the fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon the earth" (Dan. 7-23).

Did Paul ever use the expression "the man" in any of his other writings in such a way that it does "not" refer to only one man? Yes, Paul wrote, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof---; That "the man" of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Tim. 3-15-16). Here "the man" of God does not refer to only one holy man, but rather to a succession of godly men throughout history who follow the scriptures. Paul also used the phrase, "the minister" of God" in Rom. 13-4 to refer to all civil officers throughout history who restrain evil. Therefore Paul's mysterious phrase, "the man of sin," which is the same as the "little horn" and the "beast," properly refer to an actual "kingdom" with "eyes like the eyes of a man", that is to a kingdom centered in a succession of supremely exalted "men" who, are part of "the mystery of iniquity."

In Daniel chapter 8 what defiled the sanctuary that caused the daily to be removed? In Hebrew the words "the daily" is "hatamid." The removal of the daily in Daniel chapters 8-9 is closely associated with the personal attack against the Prince of the host, the Prince of princes, the Messiah, the Prince himself. When the Prince ( Hebrew "sar") is attacked, he is stripped of the daily, the place of his sanctuary, and the host. The daily (hatamid) in Daniel 8 is a unique high priestly function. The only part of the daily unique to the high priest and occurring "within the sanctuary itself," was always reckoned from evening to morning (Lev. 24-2-4; Ex. 30-7-8). The words "evening morning" in Hebrew is "ereb boqer." The word Prince (sar) is used in scripture to refer to both military and religious leaders, including the high priest. It is this assault on the Lord that the "little horn" takes away "the daily," the place of his sanctuary and the host. This is a simple explanation for the different terms describing the taking away of the "daily" seen in Dan. 8-11-13;11-31;12-11 and 9-27. The taking away of the "daily" is always associated with the attack on either the Prince, the sanctuary, the sanctuary and fortress, the glorious land, and the glorious holy mountain, Zion, and the assault on the holy people.

In returning to Ezekiel chapters 38-39, we see this "Gog of Magog" having under his power Meshech and Tubal and other nations mentioned here; Persia, Cush, Put, Gomer and Togarmah. These are the instruments of Gog that he uses in his actions against the holy people of God and Israel. They are seen as a vast horde or host from the farthest parts of the north, and is seen as a worldwide attack against the people of God. The message of Revelation is that in the final time before the coming of Christ, there would be seen attacks on the people of God increasing within the world, especially the near Eastern and mid-eastern world in great turmoil. In Ezek. 38-1-3 we read, "And the word of the Lord came to me saying, "Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophecy against him, and say, "Thus says the Lord God, behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal."

Many see these nations geographically speaking as being situated for the most part in Eastern Europe. But what is more important to understand is that "Gog of Magog" has them "under his power, "especially "Meshech and Tubal." We see he is seen here as their "chief prince" or "head" over them, and they are "subject" to him. So taking into account that these nations, especially Meshech and Tubal are Eastern European nations, which some see as being Russia and its surrounding nations before its downfall and breakup becomes of second importance to what the text is conveying to us. What becomes of first importance is that at the prophecy's fulfillment, "Gog of the land of Magog" would be the head or "chief prince" and have power over Meshech and Tubal. Even they would be subject to him. Therefore these scriptures here convey what Revelation speaks of, the beast kingdom who would be the most powerful in the world, where no one could make war against him (Rev. 13-4). Until the end of 1989, there were only two super powers in the world, Russia and the United States. Since the beginning of the fall of Russia in late 1989, to its total collapse a short time after, there has been only one super power in the world, the United States of America. Where since that time, Russia and Eastern Europe (Meshech and Tubal), and many other nations have been "subject" to him, "Gog of the land of Magog", the "chief prince" over many.

In Ezek. 38-7-8 we read, "Be prepared, yes, prepare yourselves, you and all your companies who are gathered to you (to Gog), and you will be a sentinal (watchman) for them. After many days you will be mustered." Here we see Gog acts as a sentinal over these nations and tells them when they are to act. There is no mention of warfare or opponents "for Gog", as Rev. 13-4 confirms, for God is the opponent, and he pours out his judgments. "I will call to all my mountains for a sword against him." Nature itself will be called upon by God as a sword bringing famines, plagues, pestilence, earthquakes, etc. "And I will magnify myself and sanctify myself, and I will make myself known in the eyes of many nations, and they will know that I am the Lord God" (Ezek. 38-23).

The context of Ezek. 39-1-8 speaks of the "day" that the Lord speaks of here. When Gog of the land of Magog is chief prince of many nations, and is the super power in the world. The time when the "falling away" would have occurred, and the time as he continues to persecute the saints, when he would come against "the land of Israel,"and "God's Holy Word "given the remnant of Israel. This becomes a personal attack on God himself. It would be at this time that the world would be sitting in when we read Ezek. 39-9-10. "And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons---, and they shall burn them with fire seven years; So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire; and they shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord God."

This is figurative lanquage and not to be taken in the fullest literal sense. They do not burn these "weapons" to "warm themselves", for "they take no wood out of the fields,"which is what they would use to warm themselves. The fire that burns these weapons for seven years is the "fire" of God's judgement, due to the actions taken against God's land covenant promise given his people. The cities of Israel would become full of violence, bringing death to many, due to rocket attacks, suicide bombings, civil disorder, etc. between the Palestinians and Israelis because of the "land for peace covenant," scripture calls "the covenant with death." Seven years are mentioned here, and in scripture it is seen as "completeness" in God's works, and not to be held as a literal seven years. But for a moment, in taking this as being a literal seven years, it still meets the prophecy given here. The land for peace covenant, the Oslo Accord, was signed on Sept. 13,1993 and continued to be implemented until Sept. 28,2000 where it then "died," and remains that way to this day. Due to Ariel Sharon's visit to the Muslim's Temple Mount, riots and violence broke out causing another Intifada to erupt again, which continues to this day, causing the "peace accord" to collapse. The dates given here are varified in history, and are seen as being "seven years."

Going to Ezek. 39-11 we read; "And it shall come to pass in that day,(after the 7 yr. prophecy above) that I will give unto Gog a place there of graves in Israel, the valley of the passengers (those passing by) on the east of the sea; and it shall stop the noses of those who pass by; and there shall they bury Gog and all his multitude; and they shall call (it) the valley (a ravine) of Hamon-gog" (the multitude of Gog). Some manuscripts read, "There shall they bury Gog, "That is," all his multitude." This would be the proper translation, for the Lord states "I will give UNTO Gog a place there of graves---." This means that the Lord would "first" set a place of graves there for Gog's multitude, where later, Gog would also be given a grave, in a place that the Lord will determine.

We also know that "Gog" means "mountain" the "land of Magog," as it is called in Ezek. 38-2. The mountain land that would become Satan's representative in the prophecy seen in chapter 13 of Revelation. And it has been noted that this mountain land is the United States. It is here he gives "unto Gog", its multitudes within, a "place there of graves in "Israel"---." In the "house of Israel," that has been grafted in, and not in the land and nation of Israel. Besides Ezekiel there are many scriptures that speak of "multitudes" coming against "the mountains of Israel" in the end time. And speaks that there is where they will meet their end, there they will be gathered, there they will be judged, there they will be killed, there they will be buried, multitudes on the mountains of Israel. This is what many today teach and believe. Because they do not take the New Covenant into consideration, in so doing, they meet with many problems. The State of Israel is said to be about the size of New Jersey, and a bit larger than New Hampshire. If we take these scriptures to mean literally "in the land of Israel", how could these multitudes mentioned, the 200 million and others, gather themselves and their equipments of war together in such a small area of land? Not only be gathered there but buried there also. Also taking into account that the State of Israel consists of about 7 million inhabitants of Israelis and Palestinians, with little room left for growth. This problem can easily be resolved if we take in the New Covenant. The "mountains of Israel" the "house of Israel" no longer points to the "state of Israel" in the Middle East, but throughout the world as well. And here following the context of end time prophecy, our problem is solved.

The place of graves the Lord is to give "unto Gog" is not in Israel, but the "Israel" of the U.S. In the Valley of those who pass by on the east of the sea---." It is very difficult to record this sad account, but it must be given. Yes, there is where the Lord would give unto Gog a place there of graves. In New York City, in the Manhattan area, where the twin towers once stood. The city of New York is the largest city in the United States, and sits at the mouth of this Valley. On the west end lies the Hudson River, and on Manhattan's east lies the east River, then Coney Island, and further east lies the Atlantic Ocean. It is a major world capital, and a world leader in finance, communications, etc. It is the home of the United Nations and headquarters for some of the world's largest corporations and world stockmarkets. The home of where the multitude of nations gather. The home called "Gog, the land of Magog." It is this valley, called the Manhattan area, where those passing by on the "east of the sea", the east river, and those passing by from Long Island to the Atlantic Ocean will "stop their noses" as they pass by. For it would get their attention in a most horrific way. "And they shall call it the valley of Hamon-gog", the multitude of Gog. This multitude consists of many and all nations. The headquarters of the United Nations consists of most nations, as also the many that gather there, and it is the heart of the nation's pulse.

When going to Ezek. 39-12, we see he speaks here of the "whole house of Israel" and is an end time prophecy where the New Covenant has been brought in; where we are now considered the "whole house of Israel." We read, "And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land. Yea, all the people of the land shall bury (them);---." Yes, all the people of the land of the house of Israel came forth for 7 months in order to find and bury them and help in cleansing the land area where the twin towers once stood. And all the house of Israel remembered the Lord God they had forgotten. History tells us it took 7 months to find out about how many were killed. Seven months in burying those that were found and identified. Seven months to find body parts, in identifying those killed to give them proper burial and closure for their grieving families.

Ezek. 39-14 tells us what would occur during that time. "---they shall set apart men for regular employment to pass through the land (to sift through the debris for remains), to bury those passing through those bodies (their remains) that remain upon the face of the earth (in the rubble), to cleanse it; after the end of seven months shall they (continue to) search." After the end of 7 months shall they search. For after that time the search did continue.

After the 7 months the cleanup continued at the Twin Towers site, for about 6 weeks. The search continued in finding the identities of the victim's remains, with the possibility of finding other remains at the site to give them proper burial and closure for their grieving families. This is also spoken of in verse 15, "And the ones passing through the land, when (they) seeth a man's bone (remains), then shall he set up a marker by it, till the buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamon-gog." This tells us the remains would be marked (for DNA), till there identity be known, and the buriers have buried it. These past events tell us that the entire project from beginning to end took nearly eight and a half months. It formally ended on May 30,02. The context of the prophecy states, it shall take seven months to bury those found, find their remains and cleanse the land. This is the time it took to fulfill that which occurred after Sept. 11,01. After that time, "they shall continue to search." The search did continue for he identities of those remains found, as they continued "to cleanse the land," by that horrific act caused by Satan's representatives.

After these horrible events would come to pass, the Lord gives us warning in Ezek. 39-17-20, that the fulfillment of God's final judgment on the beast is "near." The context indicates that the 6th vial has been poured out, where now only the 7th vial remains to be poured out on beast Babylon (Rev. 16-17-19). This can be seen in Ezek. 39-2 where the Lord states; "I will leave but the sixth part of thee--." The literal translation means "I will strike you with six plagues--." These plagues are seen in Rev. 15-1, where we read; "And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God." So we see that when we come to the warning the Lord gives us in Ezek. 39-17-20, the 6th vial plague has all but been poured out, with only the 7th and final vial to be poured out, "filling up the wrath of God." The fulfillment of the 7th vial is seen in chapter 18 of Revelation and in Rev. 19-17-21, "Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God---,"(v.17).

In Ezek. 39-22-23 the Lord gives us the reason for these judgments being poured upon us. "So the house of Israel shall know that I (am) the Lord their God from that day forward. And the nations shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity (exile and judgment) for their iniquity; because "they were unfaithful to me," therefore hid I my face from them; and gave them into the hand of their enemies; so they fell all by the sword " (God's judgments).

The Lord God tells us in Ezek. 39-28-29 that at that time, it has all but reached the final fulfillment "time" determined by the Lord. For here he says, "Neither (at the prophecy's complete fulfillment) will I hide my face anymore from them; for I "Have" poured out my Spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord God." This refers us to Joel 2-28, "And it shall come to pass---That I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh;---." In order to evangelize the world to bring them to salvation. So when the prophecy of Ezek. 39-28-29 would come to pass, God will have fulfilled his word that "I have poured out my Spirit upon all flesh," And then the end will come, "Thus saith the Lord!"

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