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Sunday, April 30, 2017

First Fruits AD 31 vs. AD 2017




When is the first fruits?

Many like to calculate the time of "easter" but they may miss the biblical holiday of FIRST FRUITS.  Study this article to understand resurrection time more thoroughly.  http://raggedycottagegarden.blogspot.com/2017/01/when-did-jesus-rise-from-grave.html

Also study some of the definitions of Mazzaroth according to Judaism: http://www.betemunah.org/mazaroth.html

First Fruits is the time when Jesus/Messiah/Yeshua actually was visible after his Resurrection from the dead.   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+23&version=KJV

By using the Qumran calendar method (the first full moon after spring equinox is the beginning of the first month for first cycle during barley harvest), the time of first fruits is on the first day of the week or the 19th day of the first month.  The 19th day is five days after the passover.  

Notice in AD 31, all five of the moving stars (planets) were visible in the heavens during high noon.   this is equivalent to Judaism's Menorah (7 luminaries - 5 planets and 2 great lights sun-moon)  In AD 31, the "new moon" was visible near King-Almighty God planet on passover.  Also notice in the feast of first fruits (Resurrection) the 1/4 sliver of moon is sitting next to the planet Saturn within the constellation Gemini(twins or third month when commandments received).....which could symbolize a complete overcoming of Satan's power by a complete fulfillment of God's laws....

The Fall Feasts this year will show some unusual changes in the heavens.  (Rev 12)

Notice, the 1/4 moon in AD 31 was near the sickle and HEART of one twin.  The 1/4 moon in 2017 is at the knee of the twin with the bended knee.  Note the bible verses: (Rom_11:4  But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
Rom_14:11  For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Php_2:10  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;)

Note: study of astronomy and calendars from ancient bible does not mean or lead to "salvation" promise, it can only illustrate events.  Some messianic culture fellowship follow specific calendar that match Judaism and some follow other calendar that coordinate with Qumran calculations it will depend.  As quoted in the website www.betemunah.org: "A person can establish direct contact with G-d through prayer, and bypass the influence of the stars."


Monday, April 17, 2017

Free/Low Cost College Ideas: "Remnant Education"

Click on the link to the right entitled "Remnant Education" to learn more.....

The book contains the following information:


-Tips for obtaining a debt free post-secondary education.

-Ideas to help avoid moral compromise from a college degree and campus life.

-Save thousands of dollars a year and choose to be an "independent student"

Here is a little piece from the book:

"9. Math, Accounting, Economics

There is a good way to use math, accounting and economics.  And there is an evil way to use math, accounting and economics.  When we who follow the Lord and follow bible teachings understand the difference between the good and the evil, we will be less drawn to that which is evil.  Math can be used to prepare land for a garden.  Math may also be used to justify that a certain vaccine is "working" while in most cases it is failing the human life.  Distorted statistics, skews man's understanding of how to survive as it is flavored with political agendas.  Godliness with contentment is great gain.  Being content with what we already have, is of great value.  Being discontent, says we are not aware of the evil in our hearts that can brew.  Use math, accounting and economics to be content.  A woman should be content with the number of children she has been given and the possibility for many children by the LORD, especially if she has not been enslaved by a government or other force which take the child away from her.

Many people do not like math.  However, without math we would not know that smoking causes certain diseases.  We would not know what time the sun rises and how the universe functions.  We would not want to count how many verses of the bible we have memorized or how many times we have covered those verses.  Learning math can be difficult for some people.  Because of this, it is best to focus on basic math.  Basic math involves these math functions: numeration (counting), addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.  These are the basic functions of all math.  There is a way to develop more godly understanding of math.  Look through the bible and find cases were math is mentioned.  Numbers 0-12 have mentioning in the scripture!  Find verses relating to "nothing."  Find verses relating to "one."  Continue on up to 12.  Even find verses that mention a multiple of another number.  For example, if a bible verse mentions "25 cubits,"  one can reduce the number to be a multiple of "5."  Finding these biblical patterns helps our understanding of math from a godly perspective.  Furthermore, look into nature as well.  Find things in nature that represent 0-12.  How many petals are on a flower?  How many veins are positioned on a leaf?  How many legs are on a critter?  Such patterns in nature are all around us and will not leave us as long as we are on this earth.  Certainly, one may dive into deeper mathematical principles such as the Fibonacci formula which revolves around the number "seven" and as God finished his work in "seven days."  Furthermore, God himself chose Jesus to be born into a family that was simply a carpenter's family.  So look deeply into these things.  Not only that, but Noah definitely had some superior engineering skills to build such an ark.  Perhaps a good name for a math class with biblical foundations could be "Vector Calculus in Agreement to the Book of Genesis."


To make note of the changes and alterations to scripture as Satan himself has tried to manipulate, one will need a good solid understanding of mathematics and reasoning.  Knowing the biblical mathematical construction will help greatly.  In the KJV English bible, one will find repetitions of certain sounds, vs. elimination of other sounds.  "Sc" sound is only mentioned a certain number of times in the bible and each time it will be only a certain set of words with "sc" sound.  It will not include all the "sc" sounding words in the English language.  Also, the Qumran calendar was hidden for many centuries.  No one can establish the understanding that scripture is in fact for yesterday, today and tomorrow, because man cannot understand how the bible calendar works accordingly as answered in Genesis.  Planets, stars, moon phases and patterns of the moon all account to the glory of God and redemption through Christ alone.  To study these things, consider resources by Gail Riplinger, www.sonlighteducation.com and www.kingscalendar.com by R.P. Ben BenDedeck."

Monday, April 10, 2017

Major and Minor Issues In Christianity

Major Issues:
-Bondages to Gambling, Drinking, Alcohol, Sexual Impurity, Eating Disorders, Drug Dependency Pharmaceutical or Other Type
-Definitions of Marriage which either causes stumbling or is completely contrary to scripture. (ie. divorce and remarriage)
-Born-Again and/or Repentance
-Creation teachings (Age of the earth is not mentioned in the scripture BUT age of NOAH is mentioned for example).
-Judaeo Values illustrated in Old Testament (for example: How were the Blind men supposed to be treated)
-Treatment of the poor in the church body and treatment of the widow in the church body.
-In some cases the type of bible used matters.
-Applicable social issues which are common crimes (sex trafficking, child marriage etc)
-Overall Character of a saved person
-Sermon on the mount issues, overcoming selfish living.
-Amount of time dedicated to study of scripture and prayer in the believer (not in the children though).
-Celebration of "Sabbath" can be an issue for some if they don't recognize that Jesus celebrated Sabbath too.
-Love or hatred in heart.  Scornful behavior or kind behaviour
-Interaction with Jewish people.....and other minority people too.  Christians are grafted if they are not Jewish.
-General modest appearance choices
-Entertainment choices for the ears and eyes.
-Handling of spouse.  The spouse may be a believer and/or unbeliever weak in faith.
-Holiday issues if it is KNOWN that the holiday is not biblical and/or idol worship.
-Conduct of single people (fornication and so forth is not allowed).  Conduct in betrothals or in areas of temptations.
-Men as leaders in the local church body.  Women can teach other women or young men, but not the entire church body.
-Accept entire scripture as truth.  Believe that the dead can be raised.
-Beginning of life issues and end of life issues.  Is there a heart beat?


Minor Issues (For some groups and people these can be major issues):
-Age of Jesus when he died.  Scripture doesn't tell us his age for everything, but scripture does tell us the age of other people. (Luke 23:3)
-Years of education attained.  A student is a student of the word even if he stopped education at age 12 except for skills.
-Fastings, methods of prayer, diet (if do not know biblical diet), ceremonial issues.
-Holiday issues.  Christians differ on holiday in different parts of the Globe
-Funeral methods and arrangements after death.
-Knowing Hebrew Language
-Saying Yahweh/Yeshua/Messiah/Jesus/Yahova etc.
-Management of time.  Some are given the gift to frequently share gospel with others, still others are left to entertain children.
-Minor marriage issues.  Conversations with others outside the marriage.  Handling brotherly and sisterly love.  Practice of polygyny and certain types of polyamoury.
-The conduct of a spouse.  If the spouse is currently not a believer the other spouse is not under the same bondage, though it can affect the faithful spouse.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Time of Pentecost

Calculate based off of AD 31 Christ on the Cross during the new moon after Spring Equinox

Beginning and End of Jesus Ministry

The timeline of events for Jesus Ministry Lasted 3.5 years.  From the Fall feasts .....to the Spring Feasts.

This calculation is based on Qumran Calendar method of time-keeping.


Saturday, April 8, 2017

Astronomy of the beginning of Jesus ministry.

When was the beginning of Jesus Ministry? Well the astronomy will teach people the story. Really it does. He began his ministry in baptism. His work lasted 3 1/2 years.

Using "qumran calendar" method of calculating "time," always consider that evening comes first. So the first day of the seventh month fell on (Sept. 30, 0027). Which is (fourth day of the week qumran time) This is the picture of the position of the moon and the sky.

By using the timeline of Daniel......70 weeks (reducing the missing "0" calendar year)....one will find the time frame for his ministry: http://www.daniels70weeks.com/ . This website illustrates how Messiah/Jesus started his ministry in the FALL (feast of Trumpets etc)





Thursday, April 6, 2017

Righteous judgment minority and powerful.....

When there are bad things going on in the land, whom do you help first?  The powerful and talented leaders? The poor lonely beggar who has no influence in the community?

Lev 19:15 'Ye, shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou salt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty; but in righteousness, shalt thou judge thy neighbor.'

If a person considers themselves a minority, they are to be judged equal to that who is not minority and is mighty in the land.

For example a LGBT teacher who molested a child (many minority supporters claim LGBT people are less likely to do bad things) is not given justice, simply because he or she calls them selves xyz, then justice is not served in the land.  If a person who is a typical white male plumber stole some goods from a business, he deserves justice for his wicked deeds (many folks poetry the plumbers and blue collars as the good source in society).


Right judgment is just that.... right.

Even the Jewish and other minority groups have to have justice for their people and among their people.... sometimes minority groups do not judge rightly.... in the eyes of God.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

No Sin.....

If Christians do not KNOW that they are sinning, how can they confess it?  Institutional methods of Christianity attempt to cover up various forms of "idolatry" and sin in person's life.  We have a heart with four chambers and there are many indications that the pattern of the tabernacle had its dimensions aligned to the pattern "four"

For example, the Jewish method of study in the Torah reveals that man should read the scriptures night and day.  Without knowing the original law, a Christian will not KNOW he or she is sinning.


Lesson: Promise of Restoration
Reading: He will forgive and cleanse 2017-04-05
Reference: 1 John 1:5-10 (KJV)

5This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Surprising Similarity/Differences between Muslim and Christianity

Just because there are similarities, does not mean righteousness is involved.  Right thinking could be a missing element.....which makes one religion a "counterfeit" to righteousness itself.

This is similar to a report that I was asked to write in college.

Note:
"Lesson: Promise of Restoration

Reference: 1 John 1:5-10 (KJV)

5This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us."


Religion carries a weight of darkness.  People cover up truth to hide inner motives.



Similarities:
- Modest Dress for women is encouraged (Anything from nun-like appearance to a head-turban and long stockings)
-Women are asked not to work outside the home
-Too much Feminism is just that....too much
-A good woman has lots of children, or even adopts a few
-Practice of polygyny is ok (yes, it is only institutionalized versions of Christianity that encourages "one man and one woman"). A true Christian belief does not want to see fatherless children or wife abandoned.
-Gaining "wisdom" is encouraged.
-Helping the poor and needy shows that a man is good.
-Concern about end-times.  Churches filled with people who want "sweet talk" or Mosques filled with "wicked men."
-Men and women who are not married need to avoid communication sometimes.  Sexes are separately identified.
-Infidelity and homosexuality are frowned upon.
-There have been extremist or false followers who break apart other people's homes, persecute others who don't follow their ways or religious practices.  People who favor political disproportionate practices which even promote genocide among minorities.
-There are people who "Disrespect" among those who "respect"
-Both can pray five times a day.
-Both can study "holy book" regularly and memorize passages.
-People have been persecuted for their faith.
-People who followed Jesus fasted or were encouraged to fast.  People who follow Muslim religion fast often.

Differences:
-Christians can choose to have dietary laws.
-Christians can favor or disfavor holiday practices.  Muslims cannot.  Muslims believe in disrespect of other people holiday practices.
-Christians can choose to disfavor certain "christian" religious leaders or beliefs.  Muslims cannot disfavor Muhammad.
-Christians follow a man who never sinned.  Not even lust.  Not even once.
-Christians choose not to follow idols, gambling, drinking, sexual impurity, drug addictions and drug dependency etc.  Muslims are forced to appear good.
-Muhammad sinned and even had psychological delusions.
-Christians can speak and learn other languages freely.
-Christians can pray "continuously"
-Christians have a choice to remain "non-resistance."  Muslim groups force others to be violent.
-Christians who are true to God's word love to study "torah" or the first five books of the bible.
-Cleanliness is inward focus in Christian belief.
-Polygyny AND wife beating are practiced in Muslim households and governements do not step in to rescue the falsely accused.  Polygyny might be practiced in some Christian households.  If there is sexual addiction problem, Christians seek biblical/secular counsel to control personal issues.
-Slavery, sex-trafficking, sex-slavery and so forth are ok in Muslim households.
-Beating up other minorities "like native americans" is ok in Muslim households.  Even when the child is adopted.
-Christian women can choose to be single.  Even if that means previously married.
-Christian beliefs can vary from person to person and church to church.  Muslim beliefs all have to align to "time."
-Christians can hate "wickedness" in people, which all people are born with.  Muslims can continue to mock and still be "wicked."
-Christians can be Jewish or Gentile.  Muslims can encourage people to "hate or kill" Jews and Christians.
-Christians can "fall away" from the truth and come back to it later in life.  Shunning may occur from some who don't follow "God's word" as discipline.  Muslims must "die" if they do not follow the Muslim rules of religion.....they have no chance to recover, even if they have a "change of heart."
-A Christian can be a person who formerly was an atheist, LGBT person, Muslim or any other issue that is contrary to God's word.  A Muslim can only be forced to become one or be born into the religion.
-Christians choose not to sin, because they know their life was once a life a stealing, lieing, lusting.  The Christian understands that Jesus took the penalty for our sin.
-It is "normal" and ok for men to be angry at women and his wife/wives in Muslim household.  In Christian household men love wife as Christ loved the church.
-Christian women can talk with other men freely.....both believers and unbelievers.  A true Christian woman will love the believer/kindness in men most.
-Christian women can choose to work outside the home when it is convenient to support the household needs (like the father of household is sick).  She is not encouraged to work outside the home if the father of the household is "lazy." (Naboth situation).
-Christians have been healed by prayer and fasting from various diseases.  Christians have seen Jesus in a dream or a vision.
-Christians can sing hymns freely.  Some muslims are not allowed to learn music.
-It is ok for a man to be a "nursing father" or to have the role of "homemaker" when a household is in need of the support in Christian households.
-Pedophilia is forbidden.  Christian men never force marriages onto young girls who are under age of maturity.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Visible planets from a long time ago.



Try to experiment with Stellarium and see what happens near this date in time.

Test what happens when you adjust timing of the planets through time.

Mercury and Venus will always have visibility near the sun at high noon (night time mode)


Saturday, April 1, 2017

Redemption is KNOWN be all people tribes and tonges

The Ojibwe (the people) knew about the redeemer and "abib" timing WAY before European arrival.
This is image for the possibility for Christ death and ressurection timing to be around AD 31 as the new moon was below the "Ram".....
In Ojibwe astronomy this is the image given when the "abib" new moon sliver was in the sky. Notice all the planets lined up.
And winter maker POINTED to the "red planet" which represents the BLOOD covenant......with Abraham. The sliver of the moon (represent sword in his side) is RIGHT NEAR the largest planet in our solar system.....that planet as a SCAR on its side (creator is wiser than YOU or me hunney bear)
Have a good day.

When does the Abib begin?? Indicator in the heavens.

I may or may not be a "bible nerd"....but I also like study of basic astronomy (physics too)....
If one needs to KNOW the actual beginning of the YEAR. One will need creator to guide the timing.
In the bible is the Abib. The Abib is the timing of passover.
In order for it to be a TRUE passover, there needed to be a dark sun (a miracle when Christ was on cross)....
The ancient people could not SEE that the "new moon" was below the "ram" in the heavens....but they COULD see that the first sliver of the moon is below the "ram" in the night sky. And they can also see when barley harvest occur.
This is Messianic calculation in the image below....given "March 30 2017"
In Qumran calculation the full moon below "woman's feet" which is 12 days later and then a "new moon" occur which creates accurate scripture time.
If you want to study native american astronomy with the ojibwe people let me know. Winter maker.....

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