Insights, Mistaken Perceptions

What Will I Wear?

For those who prefer to watch and listen: https://raptureparty.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/rapture-clothing-video.mp4 To Download the slides: https://raptureparty.files.wordpress.com/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?

Insights, Israel / Middle East, Mistaken Perceptions

Hebrews, Jews, and Israel

Who are the Hebrews? And are the Jews the same as Israel? Guest Post By Mondo Gonzales Ever since the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack against Israel and their justified war to eradicate Hamas, the increase of antisemitism worldwide has skyrocketed. Now, I have believed that there will always be a certain level of antisemitism… Continue reading Hebrews, Jews, and Israel

Insights, Israel / Middle East, Mistaken Perceptions, Prophetic Portents

The Land Called “Palestine” Belongs To The Jews

Historical Records Today there is much discussion about the ownership of the land by Israel, claiming that Jews have no claim to the land and that Jews are merely occupiers of the land belonging to the “Palestinians”. History, however, tells a different story. When Abraham entered into the land is was known as the land… Continue reading The Land Called “Palestine” Belongs To The Jews

Insights, Israel / Middle East, Mistaken Perceptions, Prophetic Portents

Israel Is The Fig Tree That Has Bloomed

Matthew 24:32-33 and Mark 13:28-29 – “When the fig tree branches begin to bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. Likewise, when you see all these things, you can know Yeshua’s return is very near, right at the door.” The word know, γινώσκω ginōskō [G1097], a prolonged form of… Continue reading Israel Is The Fig Tree That Has Bloomed

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Christmas 2023

Christmas is Not a Biblical Holy Day Adding and Subtracting Deuteronomy 4:2 – “Do not add a thing to what I command you nor subtract from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am delivering to you." Deuteronomy 12:32 – “You must be careful to do everything… Continue reading Christmas 2023

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All The Trees Revisited

Luke 21:29 – “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near.” Matthew 24:32-33 – “Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is… Continue reading All The Trees Revisited

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How’s Your Heart

Softened Hearts Instances of softened hearts, in other words, hearts that are in line with the heart of Yahweh, can be found throughout scripture, especially in the scriptures describing King David. A Heart After Yahweh Acts 13:22 – “I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my heart, who will do all… Continue reading How’s Your Heart

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Books Mentioned In The Bible Revisited

The Bible is filled with interesting signposts to other books that were known to those who are mentioned in scripture, but many of which remain unknown to modern mankind. The most important book, of course, is the Book of Law, or Torah. Other books are the books of the prophets, lists of patriarchs and their… Continue reading Books Mentioned In The Bible Revisited

Mistaken Perceptions

Halloween 2023

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 2023

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Yahweh Is Too Holy Revisited

Today we examine the mistaken perception that Yahweh is so holy that he cannot be anywhere that sin or evil exists – that he cannot confront sin or evil in person. Is Yahweh afraid of sin? Is he unable to enter into a sinful or evil place? Absolutely not! Absolutely not! Yahweh is always present.… Continue reading Yahweh Is Too Holy Revisited

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Yahweh’s Name is Not The LORD Revisited

The LORD Is Not My Name Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of Yahweh your Elohim in vain . . .” The name, Yahweh, has been edited out of most modern translations. Scripture uses the Hebrew word YHWH [יַהְוֶה H3068] in 5,911 verses in the King James, 5,897 verses in the NASB,… Continue reading Yahweh’s Name is Not The LORD Revisited

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Abolish or Fulfill Revisited

Matthew 5:17-18 – “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Many have quoted this verse to back up their claim that the Older Covenant has been superceded by the Newer Covenant and all law has been completed… Continue reading Abolish or Fulfill Revisited

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Honoring YHWH Correctly 2

Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Shema Yisra’el, Yahweh Elohiym, Yahweh echad!” This verse is traditionally translated “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God, is one”. The word translated “Hear” is the Hebrew word Shema. The words translated “the LORD” are actually the proper name of God, YHWH in Hebrew (i.e. Yahweh). The word translated “God” is Elohiym… Continue reading Honoring YHWH Correctly 2

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Pronouncing YHWH Correctly 3

2 Kings 21:4 – “He built altars in the house of Yahweh, of which Yahweh had said, ‘In Jerusalem will I put my name’.” 2 Kings 21:7 – “In Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my name forever.” Recent archaeology discoveries have confirmed that the original… Continue reading Pronouncing YHWH Correctly 3

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New Book — The Witnessed Rapture In A Nutshell

My new book, The Witnessed Rapture in a Nutshell, Revealing the Biblical Parallels, Patterns, Pictures, and Types is now available for downloading. Foreword by Mondo Gonzales, Co-Host of Prophecy Watchers. A Request This book in pdf format is provided free of charge. Please send a copy of the book along to all your family, friends,… Continue reading New Book — The Witnessed Rapture In A Nutshell

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Yeshua’s Millennial Reign

Did Yahweh Really say? The phrase “reign for a thousand years” is found in Revelation 20:4-7! In Greek it reads: basileuô chilioi etos [βασιλεύω G936 χίλιοι G5507 ἔτος G2094] and in Latin: regnabunt cum illo mille annis – from which we get the English term: “millennial reign”. Millennium comes from mille annis – literally 1000… Continue reading Yeshua’s Millennial Reign

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Pronouncing YHWH Correctly 2

2 Kings 21:4 – “He built altars in the house of Yahweh, of which Yahweh had said, ‘In Jerusalem will I put my name’.” 2 Kings 21:7 – “In Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my name forever.” Recent archaeology discoveries have confirmed that the original… Continue reading Pronouncing YHWH Correctly 2

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Rabbi Zev Porat and the Virgins

Revelation 14:1 – “I looked, and behold, Yeshua was standing on Mount Zion. With Him were one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His name and the name of His Father written on their foreheads.” Revelation 14:4-5 – “These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins – they follow… Continue reading Rabbi Zev Porat and the Virgins

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You Have Heard It Said – Part Five

I am about to rattle some cages, upset some carts, and ruffle some feathers, so fasten your seatbelts. A Roman Soldier’s Armor is A Human Weapon 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 – “The weapons of our warfare are not human weapons.” No doubt you have heard it said about Ephesians 6:11-18 that “Paul is describing a Roman… Continue reading You Have Heard It Said – Part Five

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New Names for Biblical Campers

New Names Are Normal For Those In Yeshua Revelation 2:17 – “To him winning the victory I will give some of the hidden man. I will also give him a white stone, on which is written a new name that nobody knows except the one receiving it.”’ Revelation 3:12 – “I will also write on… Continue reading New Names for Biblical Campers

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You Have Heard It Said – Part Four

Three more snippets have been added to the Snippets page. Scripture has a lot to say about the Rapture, and about the people who have been raptured. Advance notice is the scriptural norm. Witnesses is the scriptural norm. Horses as the mode of transportation is the scriptural norm. The Three Prophet’s Advance Notice – Snippet… Continue reading You Have Heard It Said – Part Four

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Honoring YHWH Correctly

As we discovered last week in our Pronouncing YHWH Correctly article on the Third Commandment, the proper spelling and pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton is Yahweh. Throughout this article, Yahweh will be used wherever scripture uses YHWH. The Wedding Vows The first seventeen verses of Exodus Chapter 20 give us what is commonly known as the… Continue reading Honoring YHWH Correctly

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Pronouncing YHWH Correctly

Recently I have been criticized about my use of Yahweh for the name of our Heavenly Father, so did a deep dive into why so many also use this spelling for his name, and why some still object. Using the Greek or English Vowels of Revelation One of the suggestions, or should I say demands,… Continue reading Pronouncing YHWH Correctly

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You Have Heard It Said – Part Three

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 comes. Idioms and their… Continue reading You Have Heard It Said – Part Three

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You Have Heard It Said – Part Two

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 comes. Idioms and their… Continue reading You Have Heard It Said – Part Two

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You Have Heard It Said – Part One

Ecclesiastes 1:9 and 3:15 both tell us – “There is nothing new under the sun. What has been done will be done again.” Deuteronomy 19:15 – “A fact must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” When we look at scripture, we readily affirm that parallels, patterns, pictures, and types have prophetical… Continue reading You Have Heard It Said – Part One

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The New Heaven and Earth

Revelation 6:14; 16:20 – “Every island and mountain was removed and disappeared; . . . and no mountains were found.” Revelation 20:11 – “Then I saw a great white throne and the One who was sitting on it. Earth and sky ran away from him and disappeared.” Heaven and Earth Pass Away Matthew 24:35; Mark… Continue reading The New Heaven and Earth

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The Meaning of Blood Moons and Tetrads

Matthew 24:42 – “Watch therefore: for you know not in what hour Yeshua will come.” Luke 21:25-28 – “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars . . . the powers of the heavens will be shaken . . . When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your… Continue reading The Meaning of Blood Moons and Tetrads

Mistaken Perceptions, The Rapture

Alton Ragan – The Dead Rise First

Ecclesiastes 1:9 and 3:15 both tell us – “There is nothing new under the sun. What has been done will be done again.” Deuteronomy 19:15 – “A fact must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” When we look at scripture, we readily affirm that parallels, patterns, pictures, and types have prophetical… Continue reading Alton Ragan – The Dead Rise First

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The Worm That Never Dies

Two years ago we looked at some Hebrew words that are translated worm, and determined that Yeshua called himself a specific type of worm, a tola worm [H8439]. The full essay on these discoveries can be found here: https://raptureparty.net/2020/10/15/worms-maggots-and-trees-revisited/ The Tôlâʽ or Tôlêʽâh Worm [תּוֹלֵעָה H8439] The Tôlâʽ or Tôlêʽâh worm is the female ‘Coccus… Continue reading The Worm That Never Dies

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Choose Your Consequences

This article may seem a little blunt to some, so let me start by stating a Biblical principle and patterns, then asking a couple of questions. The Biblical Principle: Deuteronomy 4:6, 17:6, 19:15; Matthew 18:16; 2 Corinthians 13:1; Hebrews 10:28; and 1 Timothy 5:19 all repeat the principle that to establish a fact requires two… Continue reading Choose Your Consequences

Mistaken Perceptions

Christmas

Christmas is Not a Biblical Holy Day No doubt many will be upset by this article as Christmas is one of their favorite holidays. However, Scripture is completely void of any reference to a celebration of Yeshua's birthday being commanded or even expected by Yahweh, and certainly not Christmas -- it is Yeshua's death and… Continue reading Christmas

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Yeshua’s Powerful Blood

Many do not understand that sin did not originate in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. True, Eve was deceived and began to “be like God”. Her first sin was in misquoting Yahweh’s words to Adam (Genesis 3:2). Next, she takes it on her own authority to proclaim that the fruit is “good”… Continue reading Yeshua’s Powerful Blood

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Upon This Rock

Matthew 16:13-18 – “When Yeshua and his disciples arrived at Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets’. ‘But who do you say that I am?’ he asked.… Continue reading Upon This Rock

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Does Anybody Know What Time It Is

Historic Calendars Throughout history many different calendars have been used. Most are familiar with the Julian/Gregorian calendar which most people use today to determine what day, month, and year it is, and to determine holidays and special events. The current Gregorian calendar is based on the rotation of the Earth around the Sun, and is… Continue reading Does Anybody Know What Time It Is

Mistaken Perceptions

Halloween

Halloween, or Samhain, is an occultic observance celebrated every year on October 31st by millions of children and their parents. The celebrants put on costumes and go “trick or treating”. Some see this as a fun time for all, others see this as a night of demonically inspired mayhem. Such activities may seem innocent, but… Continue reading Halloween

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The Multiple Resurrections and Judgments

Acts 17:31 – “Yahweh has set a Day when he will judge the inhabited world, and do it justly, by means of a man whom he has designated. And he has given public proof of it by resurrecting this man, Yeshua, from the dead.” Resurrections Matthew 22:31-32 – “As for whether the dead are resurrected,… Continue reading The Multiple Resurrections and Judgments

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Scripture Quotes Others

We have looked at Enoch and how The Book of Enoch is quoted throughout scripture. We have looked at how Yahweh often reaches people out of the Biblical Canon box. This article looks further into how Yahweh uses quotations, references or allusions from other written or oral sources as a way to get the attention… Continue reading Scripture Quotes Others

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Nothing To See Here

For years we have been lied to. I am tired of being lied to. No, not just tired, livid. But take heart, many of the lies that have been perpetrated upon the people of the world are being revealed, as prophesied. Titans / Giants / Nephilim For years we have been told that the Sons… Continue reading Nothing To See Here

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Biblical Language Is Graphic, Part Three (3 of 3)

Parts One and Two of this three-part essay have dealt with Biblical examples of some very graphic language, and we asked “Why would the Bible include all that graphic, vulgar, often sexually explicit language?” We concluded that it does not use such language just to shock your socks off, but to shock you out of… Continue reading Biblical Language Is Graphic, Part Three (3 of 3)