Insights, Mistaken Perceptions, The Rapture

The Witnessed Rapture – Wedding Vows at Sinai

The Time of the Witnessed Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? Wedding Vows At Mount Sinai Did you know that the noisy, joyous gathering at Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19) is a picture, pattern, or type of the taking of the bride and the coming rapture celebration? The Courtship After four hundred years of slavery in Egypt,… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – Wedding Vows at Sinai

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All Time Favorite 3 – Thief In The Night

The Thief In the Night This article has been viewed over 11,400 times by people on this site and other sites. 2 Peter 3:10 – “But the Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night . . .” 1 Thessalonians 5:1 – “For you know very well that the Day of… Continue reading All Time Favorite 3 – Thief In The Night

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Listen And Obey Yahweh’s Word

Listen And Obey Yahweh’s Word (rather than man’s interpretations) His Word According to the Scriptures Exodus 6:22-27 – The Aaronic Blessing Yahweh said to Moshe, “Speak to Aharon and his sons, and tell them that this is how you are to bless the people of Isra’el: you are to say to them, ‘Y’varekh’kha Yahweh v’yishmerekha.… Continue reading Listen And Obey Yahweh’s Word

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The Witnessed Rapture – Yahweh’s H*R*D Patterns

The Time of the Witnessed Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? The Rapture Patterns – Yahweh’s H’s, R’s, and D’s Psalm 104:19 – “He made the moon for the seasons; The sun knows the place of its setting.” Isaiah 45:18 – “Yahweh formed the Earth and made it; he established it; he created it not a… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – Yahweh’s H*R*D Patterns

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All Time Favorite 2 – Pronouncing YHWH Correctly

Pronouncing YHWH Correctly This article, originally in three-parts, has been viewed over 14,300 times by people on this site and other sites. Part I - Spelling and Pronunciation Using the Greek or English Vowels of Revelation One suggestion is that we are to use the vowels in the I AM (or perhaps the Alpha Omega)… Continue reading All Time Favorite 2 – Pronouncing YHWH Correctly

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The Witnessed Rapture – Idioms

The Time of the Witnessed Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? Idioms and Cultural Sayings When we look at scripture, we readily affirm that idioms and cultural sayings are frequently used and can even have prophetical significance. For instance, the fig tree starting to bloom is an idiom for Israel and the Jews returning to the… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – Idioms

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The Witnessed Rapture – People Don’t Just Disappear

The Time of the Witnessed Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? People Don’t Just Disappear Perhaps you have heard that people who are “raptured” just disappear in an instant. Nothing could be farther from the truth. When we let scripture interpret scripture, we find a completely different account. Let’s take a closer look. Rapture Word Definitions… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – People Don’t Just Disappear

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All Time Favorite 1 – No One Knows the Day or Hour

No One Knows The Day or Hour This article  has been viewed by over 34,600 times by people on this site and other sites. No One Knows The Day or Hour Matthew 24:36, Mark 13:32 – “When that day and hour will come, no one knows – not the angels in heaven, not the Son,… Continue reading All Time Favorite 1 – No One Knows the Day or Hour

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The Witnessed Rapture – False Disappearance Teachings

The Time of the Witnessed Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? Deception 2 Thessalonians 2:3 – “Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way.” 2 Timothy 3:13 – “But evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.” 1 John 3:7 – “Children, don’t let anyone deceive you.” Numerous scriptures warn us… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – False Disappearance Teachings

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The Witnessed Rapture – No Instant Disappearances

The Time of the Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? The Importance of a Witnessed Rapture Why is it important that the rapture be witnessed? The witnessed rapture brings glory to Yahweh whereas an instant disappearing rapture allows Satan to steal glory that only belongs to Yahweh / Yeshua. Let’s examine how that works. Proving the… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – No Instant Disappearances

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Absolutely We Should Celebrate the Moedim

The Moedim are Yahweh's Divine Appointments They Point to Yeshua Many people wrongly assume that the Moedim are Jewish or Israeli feasts, and are no longer relevant today. They could not be more mistaken if they tried - the moedim are Yahweh’s Divine Appointments. Whose Celebrations Are They? Exodus 31:13, Leviticus 23:14-31, etc. – “You… Continue reading Absolutely We Should Celebrate the Moedim

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The Witnessed Rapture – Instantly Imminent

The Time of the Witnessed Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? Imminency, as it Relates to Bible Prophecy Imminent Is / Is Not Romans 8:23 – “We groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.” Imminency, as it relates to Bible prophecy, simply means that the return of Yeshua Ha’Mashiach for… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – Instantly Imminent

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Yahweh’s Eighth Moed

Get on Yahweh's Calendar and Celebrate His Moedim Did you even know that there are eight moedim [From Moed H4150 מוֹעֵד] commanded by Yahweh in Leviticus Chapter 23? Most think that there are only seven – Pesach, Chag Ha’Matzah, Reishit Katzir, Shavuot, Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur(im), and Sukkot -- known as the Seven Prophetical Moedim… Continue reading Yahweh’s Eighth Moed

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The Witnessed Rapture – Definitions

The Time of the Witnessed Rapture Approaches Are You Ready? The Origin Of The Word Translated “Rapture” 1 Thessalonians 4:17 – “Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with the resurrected dead in Yeshua in the clouds to meet Yeshua in the air, and so we will always be with… Continue reading The Witnessed Rapture – Definitions

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The Foremost Command Revisited

Moshe begins by teaching the Hebrews the commandments, statutes, and judgments that Yahweh has given him, and admonishes them to listen and obey. Do we still place this admonition to listen first or foremost? The Foremost Command (Shema!) Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Shema Yisra’el, Yahweh Eloheynu, Yahweh echad!” “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God, is… Continue reading The Foremost Command Revisited

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Angels and Angel Jobs

Throughout history there has been a fascination with the supernatural, and the role of heavenly or celestial beings. Every religion has it’s spirit beings. Heavenly beings are mentioned over 260 times in the Bible. Today, this fascination is on television, in magazines and newspapers, in books, and endemic on the internet. The internet is ripe… Continue reading Angels and Angel Jobs

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Revelation’s Two Supernatural Witnesses

The Two Supernatural Witnesses of Revelation All praise to Yahweh. The supernatural is not the exception, but the norm. And the Book of Revelation is filled with supernatural events and supernatural entities. Islands and mountains being moved from their places. Stars felling from heaven to earth in the same manner as a fig tree drops… Continue reading Revelation’s Two Supernatural Witnesses

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Imminent and Instant Are Not Twinkling Eyes

Instant Defined by Biblical Word Definitions We use many words to define the words imminent, instant, or instantly including: abrupt, fast, immediate, instantaneous, prompt, quick, rapid, sudden, and unexpected. Scripture, likewise, uses many different words translated as imminent, instant, instantly, or suddenly. It’s All Hebrew To Me . . . Older Covenant Words Jeremiah 4:20… Continue reading Imminent and Instant Are Not Twinkling Eyes

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Idioms and The Imminent Return of Yeshua

Idioms and Cultural Sayings When we look at scripture, we readily affirm that idioms and cultural sayings are frequently used and can even have prophetical significance. For instance, the fig tree starting to bloom is an idiom for Israel and the Jews returning to the land. In that day looks prophetically forward to when Messiah… Continue reading Idioms and The Imminent Return of Yeshua

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The Imminent Return of Yeshua

The Imminent Return You have heard it said by many Pastors, Teachers, and Biblical Scholars that “There is no prophecy or event that must occur before Yeshua can return for his bride, he can come at any time, he could even come before you finish hearing this sentence.” I am going to upset a lot… Continue reading The Imminent Return of Yeshua

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Enoch and Philip Don’t Just Disappear

Perhaps you have heard that Enoch and Philip just disappeared. Nothing could be farther from the truth. When we let scripture interpret scripture, all praise to Yahweh, we find a completely different account. Let’s take a closer look. Word Definitions Harpazo, [G726 ἁρπάζω] The traditional definition of Harpazo means to be seized or plucked up… Continue reading Enoch and Philip Don’t Just Disappear

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Yeshua Didn’t Just Disappear

Perhaps you have heard that Yeshua just disappeared. Nothing could be farther from the truth. When we let scripture interpret scripture, all praise to Yahweh, we find a completely different account. Let’s take a closer look. Word Definitions Harpazo, [G726 ἁρπάζω] The traditional definition of Harpazo means to be seized or plucked up by force,… Continue reading Yeshua Didn’t Just Disappear

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Gender and the Biblical Roles of Men and Women

Adam’s Bargain With Elohim We’ve all heard the joke that when Elohim described to Adam this wonderful creature He was about to create and Adam asked what it would cost, Elohim replied, “Well, an arm and a leg, of course!” To which Adam replied, “What will I get for just a rib?” And the rest… Continue reading Gender and the Biblical Roles of Men and Women

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Yahweh’s Many Living Souls

Many ask the question “Did God really create everything out of nothing?” And the answer is both yes and no! Yes, there are some things that Elohim simply speaks into being, and other things that he builds, plants, or forms out of things that he has previously spoken into being. There are three main words… Continue reading Yahweh’s Many Living Souls

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The Real Armor of God

No doubt you have heard it said about Ephesians 6:11-18 that “Paul is describing a Roman soldier’s armor.” If the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, then why do so many teach that we are to put on a Roman soldier’s weapons? It may be mistaken perceptions, or more likely just unsound teaching.… Continue reading The Real Armor of God

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Why We Should Celebrate the Moedim

Many people wrongly assume that the Moedim are Jewish or Israeli feasts, and are no longer relevant today. They could not be more mistaken if they tried - the moedim are Yahweh’s Divine Appointments. Whose Celebrations Are They? Exodus 31:13, Leviticus 23:14-31, etc. – “You are to observe my Shabbats; for this is a sign… Continue reading Why We Should Celebrate the Moedim

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Writing In The Dust

Updated April 8, 2025 John 8:3-9 “The P’rushim and the Torah-teachers brought in a woman who had been caught committing adultery and made her stand in the center of the group. Then they said to him, “Rabbi, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in our Torah, Moshe commanded that… Continue reading Writing In The Dust

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Christmas 2024

Why oh why are you wasting Yahweh's time celebrating a satanically inspired, pagan, occult holiday brought into Christianity by the Roman Catholic Synagogue of Satan when you can celebrate Chanukah? Celebrate Light not darkness . . . . . December 25 thru Jan 1 The full Chanukah article can be found here: https://raptureparty.net/2016/09/01/chanukah/ This post is… Continue reading Christmas 2024

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All Things Work For Good Revisited – Despite Suffering

Suffering Succotash, I say, Suffering Succotash Romans 8:18 – “I don’t think the sufferings we are going through now are even worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us in the future.” The books of Job and Proverbs do not treat the subject of suffering either systematically or philosophically but do give… Continue reading All Things Work For Good Revisited – Despite Suffering

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Don’t Be Blindsided

Genesis 6:11 – “The earth was corrupt before God, the earth was filled with violence . . .” Luke 17:26 – “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so too it will be in the days of the Son of Man.” Yeshua warns us that upon his return, it will be just like… Continue reading Don’t Be Blindsided

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Work and Worship Revisited – The Hebrew Word ‘Âbad

Did you know that work and worship are equivalent according to the Bible? Most people do not. The Western mindset assumes that the word ‘âbad is only associated with work or service. But the Hebrew mindset sees ‘âbad as having far more extensive meanings! The Hebrew word, ‘âbad [עָבַד H5647] is used over 290 times… Continue reading Work and Worship Revisited – The Hebrew Word ‘Âbad

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Halloween 2024

Halloween is Not a Biblical Holy Day Halloween, or Samhain, is an occultic observance celebrated every year on October 31st by millions of children and their parents. Many have the mistaken perception that this is a Biblical holiday, but nothing could be further from the truth. Halloween is not mentioned in the Biblical Scriptures as… Continue reading Halloween 2024

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Yeshua’s Pre-Trib Prayer – Commonly Called the LORD’s Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13 – “You, therefore, pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven! May your Name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us the food we need today. Forgive us what we have done wrong, as we too have forgiven those who have wronged us.… Continue reading Yeshua’s Pre-Trib Prayer – Commonly Called the LORD’s Prayer

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The Laodicean Church Has No Clue

Not A Clue The lame duck, Laodicean, replacement theology teaching “church” hasn’t got a clue. It teaches that the Jews must convert to Christianity. What a load of hogwash, codswallop, balderdash. Synagogues of Satan spreading manure. It isn’t the Jews who must convert, says Ali Siadatan, but the gentiles! And I couldn’t agree more heartily.… Continue reading The Laodicean Church Has No Clue

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Biblical Prophecies Start With Breshiyth

The Biblical Prophecies Start With The First Hebrew Word in Genesis, B’re’shiyth! – Not Verse 3:15 Isaiah 46:10 – Yahweh declares “At the beginning I make known the end from the beginning [H7225], and from ancient times the things that are not yet done.” You have heard it said that “the first prophecy in the… Continue reading Biblical Prophecies Start With Breshiyth

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The False Disappearance Teachings

Deception 2 Thessalonians 2:3 – “Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way.” 2 Timothy 3:13 – “But evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.” 1 John 3:7 – “Children, don’t let anyone deceive you.” Numerous scriptures warn us not to be deceived. We are even not to think… Continue reading The False Disappearance Teachings

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Witnessed Rapture Update – 5

Philippians 3:20 – “For our citizenship is in heaven; from which also we look for the Savior, the Lord Yeshua Ha’Mashiach.” The day is rapidly approaching when the Witnessed Rapture will take place. After almost two decades of teaching the Biblical parallels, patterns, pictures, and types, and four videos from other scholars, we present two short… Continue reading Witnessed Rapture Update – 5

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Seven Rapture Patterns – Revisited

Interpretive Lenses The best scholars use many different lenses to interpret scripture which include allegorical, archeological, anthropological, cultural, feminist/homosexual, German Higher Critical, Grammatical, Hebrew idioms, Rabbinical sayings, rational, rhetorical, and theological. Another lens is the lens of PaRDeS, or four levels (Pashat, Remez, Drash, Sod). A final lens is the lens I call the ParTy… Continue reading Seven Rapture Patterns – Revisited

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What Will I Wear?

For those who prefer to watch and listen: https://raptureparty.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rapture-clothing-video.mp4 To Download the slides: https://raptureparty.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rapture-clothing-slides.pdf And for those who prefer to Read: Matthew 6:30 – “So don’t be anxious, asking, What will we eat? or, What will we drink? or, How will we be clothed?” Luke 12:22 – “Don’t worry about your life – what you… Continue reading What Will I Wear?