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Memory Text: The Jewish Talmud and The Rabbinic Curse "May
the bones of the hands and the bones of the fingers decay and decompose, of him who turns the pages of the book of Daniel,
to find out the time of Daniel 9:24-27, and may his memory rot from off the face of the earth forever."—Talmudic
Law, p.978, Section 2, Line 28. The “seventy weeks” prophecy in the
book of Daniel, 9:24-27 is the pinnacle of proof for the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. The commandment to
restore and build Jerusalem was given in the year 457 B.C. by King Artaxerxes of Persia (Ref. Thompson Chain Reference Bible,
Ezra 7:13-26). He gave the command fulfilling the specifications of the prophecy as it is written: “I
make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their
own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee.”—v.13. There is an important principle
to understand when studying the Bible’s time prophecies in the books of Daniel and Revelation. It’s
called the day=year principle. GOD had established this principle of one prophetic day equals one literal year when the children
of Israel refused to enter the Promised Land. For the number of days they spied out the land but refused
to enter it they were to spend an equivalent number of years in the wilderness. This principle of Bible
prophecy is symbolic of man’s inherent refusal to believe GOD’S Word. (This is why Jesus Christ
taught many of heaven’s lessons in parables: to draw a deeper study, which in turn would lead to a saving faith in Him.)
In conclusion, the time prophecies of Daniel and Revelation employ the one prophetic day equals one literal year principle,
as it is written, “I have appointed thee each day for a year” (Nu.14:34; Eze.4:6).
So, from Artaxerxes’ decree in the year
457 B.C. until the coming of “Messiah the Prince” (meaning, the Anointed Son of GOD) we span
“seven weeks, and three score and two weeks” (69 prophetic weeks or 483 literal years) bringing us to the year
27 A.D., the time when Jesus was baptized and anointed with the Holy Spirit to begin His work and ministry, as it is written,
“And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him” (Jn.1:32).
Simple arithmetic (through which a little child can understand) verifies the exact time Jesus Christ began His ministry.
Jesus Himself confirmed the prophecy when He said, “The time is fulfilled [the 69 weeks specified in Daniel 9:25],
and the kingdom of God is at hand [this begins the 70th and final week (or seven years) of the prophecy]: repent
ye, and believe the gospel.” Mk.1:15.
To
further confirm the prophecy’s association with Jesus Christ, the prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 decreed the exact year
in earth’s history when Jesus would lay down His life for the sins of the world: just 3½ years into His ministry;
the time of His crucifixion in 31 A.D.: “And He [Jesus Christ] shall confirm the covenant [the promise
of salvation] with many [the Jewish nation]
for one week [the last seven years of the “seventy weeks” prophecy]: and in the midst of the week
[in the year 31 A.D., three and a half years into His ministry reconciling man to GOD] He [Jesus Christ] shall cause
the sacrifice and the oblation to cease” [the rending of the temple veil by an unseen hand at the instant of Christ's
death fulfilled the obligation of the sacrificial system first begun with Adam and Eve, and elaborated through the Mosaic
law, effecting its end, as it is written, “the veil of the temple was rent in twain” (Matt.27:51)].
After the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
there still remained three and a half years from the 70th week. Even after the murder of the
Son of GOD, the Jewish leaders were allowed time to repent and receive salvation. (This perfectly exemplifies the longsuffering
of GOD for the salvation of His children.) The prophecy ended with the stoning of Stephen in 34 A.D. when
he looked up and said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.”
Acts 7:56. This was the moment when the Jews as a nation closed the door forever as GOD’S “peculiar
treasure” to the world; and the door now opened for the Gentile nations to take up the banner of GOD’S salvation
and carry the Gospel commission to “every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev.5:9). The pinnacle message of the Holy Bible points to the sacrifice
of The Omnipotent Creator, Who stepped down from His Throne in Heaven where hosts of holy angels bowed in adoration before
Him, serving His every beckon call. He left the lavish courts of heaven to become the Supreme Servant of man: a man
named Jesus “the Christ.” He did this to not only prevent the extinction of the human race
on Earth but also to restore eternal life and joy for every creature, great and small, that He Himself created, “In
the beginning.
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 Commandment
Keepers invites every Christian to join the closing work of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and establish twelve member groups
within your respective country, heralding the titles: Commandment Keepers Kenyan Assembly, British Assemby,
Brazilian Assembly, etc. As the Bible teaches, the redeemed of earth will come from "every nation, and kindred,
and tongue, and people." Rev.14:6. And all will have stood faithful to Christ's Words, "But if thou wilt
enter into life, keep the commandments." Matt.19:17.
To meet the specific cultural
needs of the different peoples of the world, a custom tailored witness is vital for successful evangelism. While the
message of Salvation through the Creator/Christ is universal in its scope, people's cultural affections vary greatly from
land to land. What can bring tears of joy to one group can actually harden the hearts of another.
To receive this ministry outline click "The Evangelists" below. It contains all the materials needed to succeed
in this invaluable type of ministry.
Two reasons for the need of small church
companies at this time in history:
1. There are six branch ministries, which cover all areas of the closing gospel
work, providing each member with an invaluable task. Teamed up in pairs for each of the branch ministries, none
will sit on the sidelines, feeling useless, and where each have equal value to the success of the ministry's
work.
2. Economic streamlining has become an essential factor in the closing work. As America
and other countries proceed in their place in Bible prophecy a structure of ministry must be in place to carry out
the Savior's closing work on the minds and hearts of the people just at the time it is needed the most.
This efficient, low cost approach to the closing work will be lavished with
GOD'S blessing. Each of these small church companies will be given an eloquent, persuasive testimony
by GOD: to share in the most privileged work on Earth: enlightening the world with His Glory: His redeeming love found in
the truth, as the truth is in Jesus:" as Creator of heaven and earth; what He has done: as
bearing the punishment for the sins of men; and what He is doing: interceding on behalf of His faithful children who are continuously
accused of the devil; and what He will do: deliver His faithful children when He comes again.
Through His Presence, Guidance and Intervention, the faith of Bible literate and obedient Christians will swell
to a lofty summit, preparing them for the coming of the LORD.
Lastly,
no tithe is required except to budget your ministry's needs.
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