Feast of Tabernacles Feast of Tabernacles (Booths)(Booths)

The Feast of the Open BookThe Feast of the Open Book

The Feast of RestThe Feast of Rest

The Feast of GloryThe Feast of Glory

The Feast of RestorationThe Feast of Restoration

The Feast of IngatheringThe Feast of Ingathering

The Feast of His AppearingThe Feast of His Appearing

A. And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, A. And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Speak to the children of Israel, and say to Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: 'The feasts of the LORD, which you them: 'The feasts of the LORD, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts. --–Leviticus 23:1-2 these are My feasts. --–Leviticus 23:1-2

• The Feasts-- Mo'ed= Divine The Feasts-- Mo'ed= Divine appointments.appointments.

• Convocation--Miqra’= Dress rehearsalConvocation--Miqra’= Dress rehearsal

• Do two men walk together unless they Do two men walk together unless they have made an appointment? --Amos 3:3have made an appointment? --Amos 3:3

B. Passover and Pentecost deal with the B. Passover and Pentecost deal with the first advent of Christ; first advent of Christ; Tabernacles deals with the second Tabernacles deals with the second advent of Christ. The 8th day symbolizes advent of Christ. The 8th day symbolizes eternityeternity

• Passover= barley harvestPassover= barley harvest

• Pentecost= wheatPentecost= wheat

• Tabernacles= fruit harvestTabernacles= fruit harvest

• Trumpets= repentanceTrumpets= repentance

• Day of Atonement= redemptionDay of Atonement= redemption

• Tabernacles= rejoicingTabernacles= rejoicing

C. God's ultimate plan is to Tabernacle among His people. That was the purpose for the Garden of Eden.

• The first Passover in Egypt was the application

• of the blood.• The first Pentecost was the release of the Ten • Commandments. • Moses made atonement for Israel for the • Golden calf on the Day of Atonement.• On the first feast of Tabernacles the pattern for the tabernacle was released. God

wanted to dwell or tabernacle with Israel. Zechariah 14.

D. Feast of Trumpets: Blowing D. Feast of Trumpets: Blowing ShofarShofar

• Speak to the children of Israel, saying: Speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'In the seventh month, on the first day 'In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a Sabbath of the month, you shall have a Sabbath rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. –Leviticus 23:24a holy convocation. –Leviticus 23:24

• This day also marks the first day of the This day also marks the first day of the Jewish civil year, or Rosh Hashanah Jewish civil year, or Rosh Hashanah

E. Day of Atonement: E. Day of Atonement: CleansingCleansing

• He shall take a firepan full of coals of fire from He shall take a firepan full of coals of fire from upon the altar before the LORD and two handfuls upon the altar before the LORD and two handfuls of finely ground sweet incense, and bring {it} of finely ground sweet incense, and bring {it} inside the veil.inside the veil.

• "He shall put the incense on the fire before the "He shall put the incense on the fire before the LORD, that the cloud of incense may cover the LORD, that the cloud of incense may cover the mercy seat that is on {the ark of} the testimony, mercy seat that is on {the ark of} the testimony, otherwise he will die." Moreover, he shall take otherwise he will die." Moreover, he shall take some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle {it} some of the blood of the bull and sprinkle {it} with his finger on the mercy seat on the east with his finger on the mercy seat on the east {side;} also in front of the mercy seat he shall {side;} also in front of the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times.times.

Leveticus 16:12-14Leveticus 16:12-14

F. Cleansing of His SanctuaryF. Cleansing of His SanctuaryThroughout Scripture the general theme of applying Throughout Scripture the general theme of applying

something "seven times" is emblematic of the end of something "seven times" is emblematic of the end of the age, finding its ultimate fulfillment in the seventh the age, finding its ultimate fulfillment in the seventh day of the Lord or the Kingdom age.day of the Lord or the Kingdom age.

• 1. Jacob bowed seven times to Esau.1. Jacob bowed seven times to Esau.• 2. The walls of Jericho were circled seven times.2. The walls of Jericho were circled seven times.• 3. Elisha prayed seven times and the rain fell.3. Elisha prayed seven times and the rain fell.• 4. Naaman dipped seven times for his healing.4. Naaman dipped seven times for his healing.

Applying the blood seven times is symbolic and prophetic of the Applying the blood seven times is symbolic and prophetic of the perfection of His end time Church in preparation for His coming.perfection of His end time Church in preparation for His coming.

The full prophetic application of the Day of Atonement in The full prophetic application of the Day of Atonement in the Church will be the fullest manifestation of the the Church will be the fullest manifestation of the power of the blood of Jesus. It will bring the Church to power of the blood of Jesus. It will bring the Church to perfection, making an end of all sin, all iniquity, all perfection, making an end of all sin, all iniquity, all transgressions and all sins of ignorance and all transgressions and all sins of ignorance and all uncleanness.uncleanness.

G. Two applications of this G. Two applications of this cleansing:cleansing:

God's people have yet to come into the full God's people have yet to come into the full expression of the Lord's atoning power expression of the Lord's atoning power accomplished at Calvary:accomplished at Calvary:

• Judicial truth--- His work was finished at Judicial truth--- His work was finished at Calvary--- John 17:4Calvary--- John 17:4

• Experiential Truth--- Entering the reality Experiential Truth--- Entering the reality of His finished work.of His finished work.

H. H. As certainly as the Church experienced As certainly as the Church experienced Passover Truth and Pentecost Truth so also Passover Truth and Pentecost Truth so also will she experientially attain Tabernacles will she experientially attain Tabernacles Truth.Truth.

• 1. Heavenly Cleansing1. Heavenly Cleansing

• 2. Earthly Cleansing---Hebrews 9:1-122. Earthly Cleansing---Hebrews 9:1-12

I. The Feast of Ingathering/Tabernacles

• A temporary dwelling place is the heart of

Tabernacles.

• The end of year is the feast of ingathering

• Matthew 13. Harvest is end of the age

• The harvest of the earth is ripe. Grapes are fully ripe denoting the ingathering feast or fruit harvest. This is a fall or last day event.

J. Twofold Harvest

• Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and sitting on the cloud was one like a son of man, having a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand. And another angel came out of the temple, crying out with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, "Put in your sickle and reap, for the hour to reap has come, because the harvest of the earth is ripe. Then He who sat on the cloud swung His sickle over the earth, and the earth was reaped. And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also had a sharp sickle. Then another angel, the one who has power over fire, came out from the altar; and he called with a loud voice to him who had the sharp sickle, saying, Put in your sharp sickle and gather the clusters from the

vine of the earth, because her grapes are ripe. Revelations 14:14-16

Tabernacles—Feast of Rest & Tabernacles—Feast of Rest & Glory Glory A.A. There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For

he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent his works as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. example of disobedience. ––Hebrews 4:9-11Hebrews 4:9-11

1. There Remains –To Leave behind as a man leaves a cloak. To be reserved.1. There Remains –To Leave behind as a man leaves a cloak. To be reserved.2. Rest –Sabbatismos (sab-bat-is-mos'); a "sabbatism" as a type of heaven:2. Rest –Sabbatismos (sab-bat-is-mos'); a "sabbatism" as a type of heaven: • The PassoverThe Passover• The Unleavened BreadThe Unleavened Bread• The First-fruitsThe First-fruits• The Feast of PentecostThe Feast of Pentecost• The Blowing of TrumpetsThe Blowing of Trumpets• The Day of AtonementThe Day of Atonement• The Feast of TabernaclesThe Feast of Tabernacles

All Feasts find their fulfillment in Christ but they are appropriated through All Feasts find their fulfillment in Christ but they are appropriated through Church History. The Feasts of the Seventh Month deal with His Second Church History. The Feasts of the Seventh Month deal with His Second Advent.Advent.

B.B. It is important to point out this admonition It is important to point out this admonition immediately precedes the identification of immediately precedes the identification of the Lord as the Living Word.the Lord as the Living Word.

For the word of God is living and For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. give account. ––Hebrews 4:12-13Hebrews 4:12-13

An unprecedented demonstration of the Living An unprecedented demonstration of the Living Word—Pryor GenerationWord—Pryor Generation

C.C. For through the grace given to me I say to For through the grace given to me I say to everyone everyone among you not to think more highly of among you not to think more highly of himself himself than he ought to than he ought to think; but to think; but to think so as to think so as to have sound judgment, as God have sound judgment, as God has allotted to has allotted to each a measure of faith. –each a measure of faith. –Romans 12.3Romans 12.3

• Question: Where will we let our faith Question: Where will we let our faith Rest?Rest?

• Answer: It must rest in the Answer: It must rest in the “plumbline” “plumbline” Word. –Zechariah 4.7-Word. –Zechariah 4.7-1010

D.D. Be diligent to present yourself approved to Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a God, a worker who does not need to be worker who does not need to be ashamed, ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. rightly dividing the word of truth.

–2 Timothy 2.15–2 Timothy 2.15

• Question: How did Early Apostles “rightly divide the Word?” Question: How did Early Apostles “rightly divide the Word?” • Answer: They took the prophetic messages of the Old Answer: They took the prophetic messages of the Old

Testament and gave them present day relevance and Testament and gave them present day relevance and application… i.e. This is Thatapplication… i.e. This is That

1. There must be a day of fulfillment of all Biblical prophecy. 1. There must be a day of fulfillment of all Biblical prophecy. 2. The Day of visitation is rarely recognized by the majority of 2. The Day of visitation is rarely recognized by the majority of

the generations who experiences the fulfillment.the generations who experiences the fulfillment.

• Joshua & CalebJoshua & Caleb• The 120 in upper roomThe 120 in upper room• The generation of apostasy.The generation of apostasy.

E. E. Appropriating Prophetic Appropriating Prophetic FulfillmentFulfillmentMany former Biblical commentators place the Many former Biblical commentators place the

fulfillment of the prophetic implications fulfillment of the prophetic implications associated with Tabernacles over in the associated with Tabernacles over in the Millennium. Granted the fullness will be Millennium. Granted the fullness will be experienced in the Lord’s second coming on the experienced in the Lord’s second coming on the Mount of Olives. Nevertheless the Bride of Christ Mount of Olives. Nevertheless the Bride of Christ must introduce the Kingdom realm and taste of it must introduce the Kingdom realm and taste of it on this side of that glorious event.on this side of that glorious event.

For it is impossible for those who were once For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come: -God and the powers of the age to come: -Hebrews 6.4-5Hebrews 6.4-5

F. F. Old Testament Types & Shadows Old Testament Types & Shadows of of the Promised Rest:the Promised Rest:

• God Rested from His labors on the Seventh DayGod Rested from His labors on the Seventh Day• Noah (Rest/Repose—Calm, Peace, Tranquility) Noah (Rest/Repose—Calm, Peace, Tranquility)

In the seventh month sent a dove who found no In the seventh month sent a dove who found no “resting place” and return. Noah waited seven “resting place” and return. Noah waited seven days and sent her out again and she returned days and sent her out again and she returned with an olive branch. –Genesis 8.4-8.with an olive branch. –Genesis 8.4-8.

• Ark of Covenant went before Israel searching Ark of Covenant went before Israel searching out a resting place for God’s covenant people.out a resting place for God’s covenant people.

• David prepared a Tent for the resting place of David prepared a Tent for the resting place of God.God.

• Solomon in the seventh month dedicated the Solomon in the seventh month dedicated the Temple for God’s resting place.Temple for God’s resting place.

G. G. Fulfillment in Christ as a First-Born Fulfillment in Christ as a First-Born Son: Son: Declared as the Son of GodDeclared as the Son of God

I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, "He upon whom you see the Spirit water said to me, "He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who

baptizes in the Holy Spirit.' –John 1.33baptizes in the Holy Spirit.' –John 1.33

• He is the First born of MANY brethren. He is the First born of MANY brethren.

• Sons of the Kingdom must be displayed at this Sons of the Kingdom must be displayed at this time.time.

For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become

conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; –Romans 8.29the firstborn among many brethren; –Romans 8.29

Tabernacles—Feast of GloryTabernacles—Feast of Glory

A.A. One of the Greatest Prayers One of the Greatest Prayers Ever Ever PrayedPrayed

Then Moses said, "I pray You, show me Your Then Moses said, "I pray You, show me Your glory! And He said, "I Myself will make all glory! And He said, "I Myself will make all My goodness pass before you, and will My goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of the LORD before proclaim the name of the LORD before you; and I will be gracious to whom I will you; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show compassion on be gracious, and will show compassion on whom I will show compassion. –Exodus whom I will show compassion. –Exodus 33:18-1933:18-19

B. B. The Prophetic Type of Solomon’s The Prophetic Type of Solomon’s TempleTempleTherefore all the men of Israel assembled with the king at the Therefore all the men of Israel assembled with the king at the

feast, which was in the seventh month…Then the priests feast, which was in the seventh month…Then the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the temple, to the Most Holy into the inner sanctuary of the temple, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim.Place, under the wings of the cherubim.

And it came to pass when the priests came out of the Most And it came to pass when the priests came out of the Most Holy Place (for all the priests who were present had Holy Place (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves, without keeping to their divisions), sanctified themselves, without keeping to their divisions), and the Levites who were the singers… clothed in white and the Levites who were the singers… clothed in white linen, having cymbals, stringed instruments and harps, and linen, having cymbals, stringed instruments and harps, and with them one hundred and twenty priests sounding with with them one hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets--indeed it came to pass, when the trumpeters trumpets--indeed it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD, and when they lifted up praising and thanking the LORD, and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying: "For He is good, of music, and praised the LORD, saying: "For He is good, for His mercy endures forever," that the house, the house for His mercy endures forever," that the house, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests of the LORD, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. –2 the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. –2 Chronicles 5.3,7, 11-14Chronicles 5.3,7, 11-14

C. C. There must be a general There must be a general understanding understanding of what preceded this of what preceded this glorious event.glorious event. • Unrighteous leadership of Eli and his sons.Unrighteous leadership of Eli and his sons.

• The birth of Ichabod…the glory has The birth of Ichabod…the glory has departed…No Glory or Where is the Glorydeparted…No Glory or Where is the Glory

• The fruit of Unrighteous leadership (Label The fruit of Unrighteous leadership (Label of God without the DNA of God) gives birth of God without the DNA of God) gives birth to something that does not posses the to something that does not posses the Presence and Glory of God.Presence and Glory of God.

• Hannah’s desperation gave birth to Hannah’s desperation gave birth to Samuel- Asked of GodSamuel- Asked of God

D. D. David was anointed while Saul (also David was anointed while Saul (also unrighteous leadership) was still kingunrighteous leadership) was still king. . • David was a man of bloodshed and war…The David was a man of bloodshed and war…The

Latter RainLatter Rain• Solomon was allowed to build the Temple and Solomon was allowed to build the Temple and

see the Glory Returnsee the Glory Return• David experienced Pentecost and received the David experienced Pentecost and received the

anointing from Samuelanointing from Samuel• His kingdom was in exile.His kingdom was in exile.• He was persecuted and hunted, living in He was persecuted and hunted, living in

caves…Old order persecuting the new.caves…Old order persecuting the new.• David eventually ruled and dedicated the David eventually ruled and dedicated the

utensils but couldn’t build.utensils but couldn’t build.• One generation makes way for the next.One generation makes way for the next.• All of these types point to a grand fulfillment All of these types point to a grand fulfillment

at the end-of-the-age.at the end-of-the-age.

E. E. The Patterns continue from The Patterns continue from generation to generationgeneration to generation..

• Just shall live by faithJust shall live by faith

• SanctificationSanctification

• Baptism in Holy SpiritBaptism in Holy Spirit

• Tasting the Good Word of God and Tasting the Good Word of God and Power to Come.Power to Come.

F. The life of John G. Lake is a token F. The life of John G. Lake is a token representation of this process.representation of this process.

• First—A powerful salvation experience First—A powerful salvation experience transforming his spirittransforming his spirit

• Second—A sanctification experience Second—A sanctification experience perfecting perfecting his soul.his soul.

• Third—A immersion in the Spirit for Third—A immersion in the Spirit for miracles miracles and evangelism.and evangelism.

• Forth—An encounter with God's glory that Forth—An encounter with God's glory that saturated spirit, soul and body.saturated spirit, soul and body.

G. G. The Glory of the Latter House Shall be Greater The Glory of the Latter House Shall be Greater Than the Former—Restoration Receives Than the Former—Restoration Receives

Double.Double.

In the Seventh Month Haggai prophesied in the midst of In the Seventh Month Haggai prophesied in the midst of the Babylonian spirit…the Babylonian spirit…

For thus says the LORD of hosts, "Once more in a little while, I am For thus says the LORD of hosts, "Once more in a little while, I am going to shake the heavens and the earth, the sea also and the dry going to shake the heavens and the earth, the sea also and the dry land. I will shake all the nations; and they will come with the land. I will shake all the nations; and they will come with the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,' says the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,' says the LORD of hosts. The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine,' declares LORD of hosts. The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine,' declares the LORD of hosts. The latter glory of this house will be greater the LORD of hosts. The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says the LORD of hosts, "and in this place I will than the former,' says the LORD of hosts, "and in this place I will give peace,' declares the LORD of hosts. –Haggai 2.6-9give peace,' declares the LORD of hosts. –Haggai 2.6-9

A greater revelation and demonstration of the A greater revelation and demonstration of the goodness of God!goodness of God!

H.H. Fruit of His Glory Fruit of His Glory• Revelation of the Kingdom –Matthew 25.31Revelation of the Kingdom –Matthew 25.31

• Great Power accompanies His Glory –Mark 13.26Great Power accompanies His Glory –Mark 13.26

• Produces the Fear of the Lord –Luke 2.9Produces the Fear of the Lord –Luke 2.9

• Grace & Truth –John 1.14Grace & Truth –John 1.14

• Signs & Wonders –John 2.11Signs & Wonders –John 2.11

• Faith & Hope –Romans 5.1-2Faith & Hope –Romans 5.1-2

• Resurrection Power –Romans 6.4Resurrection Power –Romans 6.4

• Face to Face Transformation –2 Corinthians 3Face to Face Transformation –2 Corinthians 3

• Produces the image of God –2 Corinthians 4.4-6Produces the image of God –2 Corinthians 4.4-6

• Christ in You –Colossians 1.27Christ in You –Colossians 1.27

But we do see Him who was made for a little But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely Jesus, while lower than the angels, namely Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.of God He might taste death for everyone.

For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through author of their salvation through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren… Hebrews ashamed to call them brethren… Hebrews 2:9-112:9-11

Tabernacles –The Feast of Tabernacles –The Feast of RestorationRestoration

1. Solomon's Temple Marked the 1. Solomon's Temple Marked the Revelation of Revelation of God's glory –2 God's glory –2 Chronicles 5:13-14.Chronicles 5:13-14.

2. Following Babylonian Captivity 2. Following Babylonian Captivity Restored Restored Temple—Greater GloryTemple—Greater Glory

The latter glory of this house will be greater The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says the LORD of hosts, than the former,' says the LORD of hosts, "and in this place I will give peace,' "and in this place I will give peace,' declares the LORD of hosts.“ –Haggai 2:9declares the LORD of hosts.“ –Haggai 2:9

Both Temples Have Pertinent Both Temples Have Pertinent Application to the Present Day Application to the Present Day

• Solomon's Temple revealing Pentecost and its Solomon's Temple revealing Pentecost and its beginning.beginning.

• The Restored Temple with Greater Glory—The Restored Temple with Greater Glory—Kingdom Kingdom RevelationRevelation

• To Solomon’s Temple the Glory of God Came—To To Solomon’s Temple the Glory of God Came—To the Restored Temple the God of Glory the Restored Temple the God of Glory

Came.Came.

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.than these he will do; because I go to the Father. – –John 14:12John 14:12

Remnant Observed Remnant Observed TabernaclesTabernacles

One of the first determinations of those One of the first determinations of those involved in restoration was the observance involved in restoration was the observance of the Lord's feasts… The first was the feast of the Lord's feasts… The first was the feast of the seventh month. The prophetic of the seventh month. The prophetic implications are:implications are:

1. Only a small remnant initially 1. Only a small remnant initially responded…about 50000.responded…about 50000.

2. The majority remained in Babylon. 2. The majority remained in Babylon. 3. Those that did pursue God, responded as 3. Those that did pursue God, responded as

one man.one man.4. Observed Tabernacles4. Observed Tabernacles

God’s Word Will be God’s Word Will be PerformedPerformed““As the LORD lives, who brought up the sons of As the LORD lives, who brought up the sons of

Israel from the land of the north and from all Israel from the land of the north and from all the countries where He had banished them.' For the countries where He had banished them.' For I will restore them to their own land which I I will restore them to their own land which I gave to their fathers. "Behold, I am going to gave to their fathers. "Behold, I am going to send for many fishermen," declares the LORD, send for many fishermen," declares the LORD, "and they will fish for them; and afterwards I "and they will fish for them; and afterwards I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them from every mountain and every hill and them from every mountain and every hill and from the clefts of the rocks. –Jeremiah 16:15-16from the clefts of the rocks. –Jeremiah 16:15-16

• 1. First the Fishers1. First the Fishers• 2. Then the Hunters 2. Then the Hunters • 3. It Was to the Restored Temple That the Lord 3. It Was to the Restored Temple That the Lord

AppearedAppeared

Israel and the Church Have Run Israel and the Church Have Run a a Parallel Course: Parallel Course:

• 1896 –Theodore Hertzl/Alexander Dowie1896 –Theodore Hertzl/Alexander Dowie

• 1948 –Restore Jewish state/Latter Rain 1948 –Restore Jewish state/Latter Rain RevivalRevival

• 1967 –Restoration of 1967 –Restoration of Jerusalem/Charismatic Jerusalem/Charismatic Renewal Renewal

As One Man –The Remnant Shall Be As As One Man –The Remnant Shall Be As OneOneNow when the seventh month came, and the sons Now when the seventh month came, and the sons

of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem. – Ezra 3:1together as one man to Jerusalem. – Ezra 3:1

• Apostles and Prophets Until Unity of the Faith—Eph. 4Apostles and Prophets Until Unity of the Faith—Eph. 4• Prophetic fulfillment of One New Man—Ephesians 2:14-16Prophetic fulfillment of One New Man—Ephesians 2:14-16

For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile them establishing peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. –Eph 2:14-16having put to death the enmity. –Eph 2:14-16

Plumb Line of TruthPlumb Line of Truth

The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you. For who has despised the day of small to you. For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel-- see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel-- these are the eyes of the LORD which range to these are the eyes of the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth. –Zech 4:9-10and fro throughout the earth. –Zech 4:9-10

• Capstone having same Power, Glory, & Authority Capstone having same Power, Glory, & Authority

as as foundation.foundation.• Do not Despise the Small Beginning.Do not Despise the Small Beginning.• Restoration of the Seven Spirits of God.Restoration of the Seven Spirits of God.• The Greater Works Generation.The Greater Works Generation.• Restoration of the Spirit of Elijah and Moses.Restoration of the Spirit of Elijah and Moses.

Restoration Met By Strong Restoration Met By Strong Opposition – Encouragement Opposition – Encouragement From the Prophets From the Prophets • Local Religious People and False Local Religious People and False

Accusation (Latter Rain) –Ezra 4:2-5Accusation (Latter Rain) –Ezra 4:2-5

• John G. Lake In South Africa.John G. Lake In South Africa.

• The Prophets Reinstitute Restoration The Prophets Reinstitute Restoration

––Ezra 5:1-2Ezra 5:1-2

• This is the Temple the Messiah Came ToThis is the Temple the Messiah Came To

Prophesying Not by Sight but by Prophesying Not by Sight but by FaithFaith

• The name Haggai means –Feast of The name Haggai means –Feast of Jehovah.Jehovah.

• In the Feast of Tabernacles, Despite In the Feast of Tabernacles, Despite Physical appearances, He Prophesied Physical appearances, He Prophesied on the Great Day… Haggai 2:3-9.on the Great Day… Haggai 2:3-9.

""Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to you like nothing in comparison? But now take courage, you like nothing in comparison? But now take courage, Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD, "take courage also, Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD, "take courage also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land take courage,' declares the LORD, people of the land take courage,' declares the LORD, "and work; for I am with you,' declares the LORD of "and work; for I am with you,' declares the LORD of hosts.hosts.

"As for the promise which I made you when you came out "As for the promise which I made you when you came out of Egypt, My Spirit is abiding in your midst; do not fear!' of Egypt, My Spirit is abiding in your midst; do not fear!' "For thus says the LORD of hosts, "Once more in a little "For thus says the LORD of hosts, "Once more in a little while, I am going to shake the heavens and the earth, while, I am going to shake the heavens and the earth, the sea also and the dry land.the sea also and the dry land.

"I will shake all the nations; and they will come with the "I will shake all the nations; and they will come with the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,' wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,' says the LORD of hosts. "The silver is Mine and the gold says the LORD of hosts. "The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine,' declares the LORD of hosts. "The latter glory of is Mine,' declares the LORD of hosts. "The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,' says the this house will be greater than the former,' says the LORD of hosts, "and in this place I will give peace,' LORD of hosts, "and in this place I will give peace,' declares the LORD of hosts."declares the LORD of hosts."

Tabernacles—Feast of Tabernacles—Feast of Occupation Occupation • We Wish To See Jesus? Reproduced in His We Wish To See Jesus? Reproduced in His

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• John 12:24—I assure you, most solemnly I tell John 12:24—I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth you, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains [just one grain; it never and dies, it remains [just one grain; it never becomes more but lives] by itself alone. But if it becomes more but lives] by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces many others and yields a rich dies, it produces many others and yields a rich harvest. AMPharvest. AMP

• Yes, indeed! I tell you that unless a grain of Yes, indeed! I tell you that unless a grain of wheat that falls to the ground dies, it stays just a wheat that falls to the ground dies, it stays just a grain; but if it dies, it produces a big harvest. CJBgrain; but if it dies, it produces a big harvest. CJB

A Body That is Being A Body That is Being PreparedPrepared

Hebrews 10:5—Therefore, when Christ Hebrews 10:5—Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me…body you prepared for me…

1.1. He is not looking for Religious Activity He is not looking for Religious Activity but a “Body” of People to Occupy.but a “Body” of People to Occupy.

2. The Word Emerged from the Jordan and 2. The Word Emerged from the Jordan and the Spirit Descended to Occupy the Son the Spirit Descended to Occupy the Son of God.of God.

The Father Lives in MeThe Father Lives in Me

John 14:10—Do you not believe that I am in the John 14:10—Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works.but the Father abiding in Me does His works.

Abiding= “Meno”Abiding= “Meno”

1. Dwelleth Within; To Be Continually Present; 1. Dwelleth Within; To Be Continually Present;

To Tarry and Live Within.To Tarry and Live Within.

If you Have Seen Me…You have Seen the FatherIf you Have Seen Me…You have Seen the Father

Becoming A son of GodBecoming A son of God

• The Glory of Solomon's TempleThe Glory of Solomon's Temple

• The Restoration of Zerubbabel’s TempleThe Restoration of Zerubbabel’s Temple

• Christ the Perfect TempleChrist the Perfect Temple

1 Corinthians 3:16—Do you not know that 1 Corinthians 3:16—Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?Spirit of God dwells in you?

Two Different Greek Words Used for “Son”Two Different Greek Words Used for “Son”

““Teknon” –To Be Born Into. 77 Times translated “Child.” Not used as Teknon” –To Be Born Into. 77 Times translated “Child.” Not used as a reference to Jesus. Living in a Justified State.a reference to Jesus. Living in a Justified State.

Luke 2:48-49—When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His Luke 2:48-49—When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us this way? mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, your father and I have been anxiously looking for you. Behold, your father and I have been anxiously looking for you. "And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for me? Did "And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for me? Did you not know that I had to be in My father's house?“you not know that I had to be in My father's house?“

When used of us as "sons of God", When used of us as "sons of God", TEKNONTEKNON emphasizes the fact that emphasizes the fact that we were born into God's family. we were born into God's family.

John 1.12—But as many as received him, to them gave he power to John 1.12—But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:

Birth makes us a child (teknon); adoption makes us Birth makes us a child (teknon); adoption makes us a son (huios)a son (huios)

Matthew 3:16-17—After being baptized, Jesus came up Matthew 3:16-17—After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and} lighting on Him, and descending as a dove and} lighting on Him, and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is My behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is My beloved [HUIOS] Son, in whom I am well-pleased.“beloved [HUIOS] Son, in whom I am well-pleased.“

• ““Huios”=A mature son. Signifies the relationship of offspring Huios”=A mature son. Signifies the relationship of offspring to parent. To enjoy certain privileges.to parent. To enjoy certain privileges.

• HuiosHuios involves involves “likeness.”“likeness.” “Like father, like son”“Like father, like son” (Matt. (Matt. 5:45,48). It was typical Hebrew usage to employ the word 5:45,48). It was typical Hebrew usage to employ the word “son”“son” to express to express likeness of the fatherlikeness of the father. P. Peacemakerseacemakers will be called God’s will be called God’s [Huios[Huios] ] sonssons because they are because they are like God like God (Matt. 5:9). God’s likeness, His image, will be “stamped” (Matt. 5:9). God’s likeness, His image, will be “stamped” upon those who have been brought to maturity and upon those who have been brought to maturity and adopted adopted as [Huios] sonsas [Huios] sons (Rom. 8:29; I John 3:2-3 (Rom. 8:29; I John 3:2-3) )

• HUIOTHESIA=placing in the position of a son HUIOTHESIA=placing in the position of a son [HUIOS] [HUIOS]

Romans 8:14-17—All who are being led by the Spirit of Romans 8:14-17—All who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are [Huios] sons of God. For you have not God, these are [Huios] sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of [Huiothesis] adoption as you have received a spirit of [Huiothesis] adoption as sons by which we cry out, " Abba! Father!" The Spirit sons by which we cry out, " Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are [Teknon] Himself testifies with our spirit that we are [Teknon] children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.

• In “In “adoption” aadoption” a sonson is recognized as one who could is recognized as one who could faithfully represent the father. He had achieved faithfully represent the father. He had achieved maturitymaturity, where the father could entrust him with the , where the father could entrust him with the responsibility of overseeing the family business. Theresponsibility of overseeing the family business. The sonson becomes the becomes the “heir”“heir” of his father’s inheritance. of his father’s inheritance. BirthBirth gives one the right to the inheritance, but gives one the right to the inheritance, but adoptionadoption gives one the participation in the inheritance. gives one the participation in the inheritance.

Romans 8:14-19—For as many as are led by the Spirit of Romans 8:14-19—For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons [HUIOS] of God.God, they are the sons [HUIOS] of God.

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption [HUIOTHESIA], whereby we cry, Abba, Father.[HUIOTHESIA], whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children [are the children [TEKNONTEKNON] of God:] of God:

And if children [And if children [TEKNONTEKNON], then heirs; heirs of God, and ], then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.that we may be also glorified together.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.be revealed in us.

For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons [HUIOS] of God. the manifestation of the sons [HUIOS] of God.

R. B. JonesR. B. Jones, Welsh Bible commentator states: , Welsh Bible commentator states:

““To be a To be a sonson is infinitely more than to be a is infinitely more than to be a childchild, , and the and the terms are never loosely used by terms are never loosely used by the Holy Spiritthe Holy Spirit. It is not a difference in . It is not a difference in relationship, but in position. Every relationship, but in position. Every “born “born again” childagain” child of God has in him the nature of of God has in him the nature of His Father, and is a beloved member of His His Father, and is a beloved member of His Father’s family. Father’s family. AdoptionAdoption cannot make the cannot make the child any nearer or dearer, yet it gives thechild any nearer or dearer, yet it gives the childchild a status he did not enjoy before, a a status he did not enjoy before, a position he did not occupy. It is his recognition position he did not occupy. It is his recognition as an as an adult sonadult son, the attaining of his, the attaining of his maturity maturity, , the seal upon his growth to maturity of mind the seal upon his growth to maturity of mind and character. Aand character. A child child is one is one born born of God; a of God; a sonson is one is one taught of Godtaught of God. A. A child child has God’s has God’s nature; anature; a son son has God’s character. has God’s character.

Galatians 4:1-7—Now I say, as long as the heir is a Galatians 4:1-7—Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave child, he does not differ at all from a slave although he is owner of everything, although he is owner of everything, but he is but he is under guardians and managers until the date set under guardians and managers until the date set by the father.by the father.

So also we, while we were children, were held in So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world. bondage under the elemental things of the world. But when the fullness of the time came, God sent But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.adoption as sons.

Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!“of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!“

Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.if a son, then an heir through God.

Tabernacles—Feast of His Tabernacles—Feast of His Presence Presence John 7:1-10John 7:1-10After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling

to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. Now to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was near.the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was near.

Therefore His brothers said to Him, "Leave here and go into Judea, so Therefore His brothers said to Him, "Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing. that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing. For no one does anything in secret when he himself seeks to be For no one does anything in secret when he himself seeks to be {known} publicly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the {known} publicly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world.“ For not even His brothers were believing in Him.world.“ For not even His brothers were believing in Him.

So Jesus said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is So Jesus said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune. The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me always opportune. The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it, that its deeds are evil. Go up to the feast because I testify of it, that its deeds are evil. Go up to the feast yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come. Having said these things to them, He stayed in yet fully come. Having said these things to them, He stayed in Galilee. But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Galilee. But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up, not publicly, but as if, in secret.Himself also went up, not publicly, but as if, in secret.

• It will not be a secret for those with “eyes It will not be a secret for those with “eyes to see and ears to hear” what the Spirit is to see and ears to hear” what the Spirit is saying.saying.

• Parable of the Ten Virgins—Matthew 25Parable of the Ten Virgins—Matthew 25

• Despite the Delay; The wise were ready.Despite the Delay; The wise were ready.

• We can experience Resurrection Life We can experience Resurrection Life while waiting for the Great Resurrection…while waiting for the Great Resurrection…Tasting the Good Word of God and the Tasting the Good Word of God and the Power of the Age to Come. Power of the Age to Come.

• There will be a spiritual visitation before There will be a spiritual visitation before the literal one. The wise are waiting for the literal one. The wise are waiting for the Spiritual empowerment before the the Spiritual empowerment before the literal catching away.literal catching away.

The Lord suddenly appeared at the The Lord suddenly appeared at the Feast and began teaching profound Feast and began teaching profound Truth with Divine authority.Truth with Divine authority.

John 7:14-16—But when it was now the John 7:14-16—But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and began to teach. The Jews temple, and began to teach. The Jews then were astonished, saying, "How has then were astonished, saying, "How has this man become learned, having never this man become learned, having never been educated?“ So Jesus answered them been educated?“ So Jesus answered them and said, "My teaching is not Mine, but and said, "My teaching is not Mine, but His who sent Me.His who sent Me.

The Result of His TeachingThe Result of His TeachingJohn 7:12-13—There was much grumbling among John 7:12-13—There was much grumbling among

the crowds concerning Him; some were saying, the crowds concerning Him; some were saying, "He is a good man"; others were saying, "No, "He is a good man"; others were saying, "No, on the contrary, He leads the people astray. Yet on the contrary, He leads the people astray. Yet no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of no one was speaking openly of Him for fear of the Jews.the Jews.

1.1. Some Say a SaintSome Say a Saint

2.2. Some Say a HereticSome Say a Heretic

The Teaching is vital for the visitation. He came on The Teaching is vital for the visitation. He came on the Day of Pentecost to those prepared. Many the Day of Pentecost to those prepared. Many are called but few chosen.are called but few chosen.

The Coming of the LordThe Coming of the Lord

• Parousia--Parousia--Para=Para=Near By; Near By; Ousa= Ousa= BeingBeing

• Merriam-Webster Dictionary—Greek= Merriam-Webster Dictionary—Greek= literally presence; to be present.literally presence; to be present.

Matthew 24:3—As He was sitting on the Matthew 24:3—As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"of the age?"

Matthew 17:2-5Matthew 17:2-5

And He was transfigured before them; and His face And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.white as light.And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.talking with Him. Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah."Elijah."While he was still speaking, a bright cloud While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!"well-pleased; listen to Him!"

The Power and Presence of The Power and Presence of GodGod2 2 Peter 1:16-17—For we did not follow cleverly devised Peter 1:16-17—For we did not follow cleverly devised

tales when we made known to you the power [dunamis] tales when we made known to you the power [dunamis] and coming [parousia] of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we and coming [parousia] of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For when He received were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.My beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.

dunamis-dunamis-

• strength power, ability strength power, ability • a) inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a) inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which

a person or thing exerts and puts forth a person or thing exerts and puts forth • b) power for performing miracles b) power for performing miracles • c) moral power and excellence of soul c) moral power and excellence of soul • d) the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth d) the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth • e) power and resources arising from numbers e) power and resources arising from numbers • f) power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hostsf) power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts

Transformed By His Transformed By His PresencePresence• I John 3:2-3—Beloved, now we are children of I John 3:2-3—Beloved, now we are children of

God, and it has not appeared as yet what we God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. And everyone who has this hope fixed on is. And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

It is the Appearing of Christ within His people, and It is the Appearing of Christ within His people, and their subsequent Transfiguration after His very their subsequent Transfiguration after His very likeness by beholding Him as He is by His likeness by beholding Him as He is by His Spirit... Transfigured into the same image from Spirit... Transfigured into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord" glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord" (2 Corinthians 3:18)(2 Corinthians 3:18)

The Presence Upon You The Presence Upon You

Isaiah 60:1-3—Arise, shine; for your light Isaiah 60:1-3—Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you. and His glory will appear upon you. Nations will come to your light, and kings Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.to the brightness of your rising.