1) The document discusses the heavenly temple, describing it as the eternal dwelling place of God created at the same time as paradise.
2) It notes that the earthly Jerusalem temple was symbolic, with the veil and yearly high priest entry pointing to Jesus Christ's ultimate entry into the heavenly temple at the ascension.
3) At the ascension, Jesus as the high priest represented humanity and brought all of human nature into the heavenly temple to dwell with the Holy Trinity for eternity.
Session 1: Temple and the Presence of Goddeacondana
The document discusses the concept of temple and God's presence throughout history. It begins by explaining how God is present in creation as the cosmic temple, with the universe reflecting His glory. It then describes how sin distorted this, though God remained actively involved. Subsequent sections will examine the temple of Moses, of Christ, the church, and the heavenly temple, showing an progression of God drawing nearer to His people.
This is a study of Jesus as a problem. He was a serious problem to the Jewish leaders and that is why the cross was in His future. He caused the rise and fall of many because He was a problem for many to deal with.
1) The document discusses the ascension of Jesus Christ, which occurred 40 days after his resurrection when he was taken up to heaven in the presence of his apostles.
2) It describes how Jesus' ascension marked the end of his earthly ministry and the success of his mission, and began his heavenly glory and work as high priest and mediator between God and humanity.
3) The ascension also established the pattern for Christ's second coming, as the angels told the apostles he would return in the same manner as his ascension. The document emphasizes how Jesus' ascension is as important a doctrine as his death and resurrection.
CHAPTER I PLEIADES AND ORION
CHAPTER II ICE-MORSELS
CHAPTER III. GRASS
CHAPTER IV. THE TREES OF THE LORD.
CHAPTER V. CORN
CHAPTER VI. BLASTING AND MILDEW
CHAPTER VIL THE LEAF
CHAPTER VIIL THE TEACHING OF THE EARTH
Jesus was the lion of the tribe of judahGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being called the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. It is a name given to Jesus in Revelation 5 at the same time that He is called the Lamb of God. He is the Lion and the Lamb.
Session 1: Temple and the Presence of Goddeacondana
The document discusses the concept of temple and God's presence throughout history. It begins by explaining how God is present in creation as the cosmic temple, with the universe reflecting His glory. It then describes how sin distorted this, though God remained actively involved. Subsequent sections will examine the temple of Moses, of Christ, the church, and the heavenly temple, showing an progression of God drawing nearer to His people.
This is a study of Jesus as a problem. He was a serious problem to the Jewish leaders and that is why the cross was in His future. He caused the rise and fall of many because He was a problem for many to deal with.
1) The document discusses the ascension of Jesus Christ, which occurred 40 days after his resurrection when he was taken up to heaven in the presence of his apostles.
2) It describes how Jesus' ascension marked the end of his earthly ministry and the success of his mission, and began his heavenly glory and work as high priest and mediator between God and humanity.
3) The ascension also established the pattern for Christ's second coming, as the angels told the apostles he would return in the same manner as his ascension. The document emphasizes how Jesus' ascension is as important a doctrine as his death and resurrection.
CHAPTER I PLEIADES AND ORION
CHAPTER II ICE-MORSELS
CHAPTER III. GRASS
CHAPTER IV. THE TREES OF THE LORD.
CHAPTER V. CORN
CHAPTER VI. BLASTING AND MILDEW
CHAPTER VIL THE LEAF
CHAPTER VIIL THE TEACHING OF THE EARTH
Jesus was the lion of the tribe of judahGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being called the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. It is a name given to Jesus in Revelation 5 at the same time that He is called the Lamb of God. He is the Lion and the Lamb.
Angels are important spiritual beings created by God that are mentioned in the Bible. The document discusses that good angels serve God and help announce important events, while evil angels or demons rebelled against God and seek to destroy faith. It provides biblical examples of good angels announcing births and resurrection, as well as evil angels tempting humanity. The document concludes with a prayer praising God and asking for protection from evil spirits.
The document provides a detailed account of a prophetic vision received by the author. In the vision, the author sees a living creature emerge from God's throne with a solemn, human-like face. The creature advances toward the author, striking fear into them. It then returns to the throne and releases the Black Horse and its rider. The Black Horse dramatically stretches out its long mane before the author, revealing its identity as a harbinger of coming global events foretold in the Bible. The vision serves to warn of impending worldwide economic crisis and mark significant events on God's prophetic timeline.
This document discusses Christ's work in the heavenly sanctuary based on the earthly sanctuary model described in the Bible. It describes Christ's work in 3 phases: (1) His work in the outer court as the sin offering and Lamb of God through His death on the cross. (2) His work in the holy place as our High Priest and Intercessor, representing believers before God. (3) His work in the most holy place since 1844 involving purification and judgment. The sanctuary teachings reveal Christ's ongoing priestly ministry for our salvation.
Jesus tells Nathanael and his disciples that they will witness heaven being opened and angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man. This likely refers to Jesus' promise that they will see signs affirming his identity as the Messiah, such as his miracles, resurrection attended by angels, and the final judgment when angels will minister to him. The phrase "Son of Man" emphasizes Jesus' humanity while also invoking Daniel's prophecy of the Messiah.
This document outlines the liturgy for the Feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ, celebrated on the last Sunday of October. It describes how Christ is our king both by divine right as the Son of God and by right of conquest through his redemption of humanity from sin. The liturgy includes prayers, readings from scripture, and other elements that celebrate Christ's sovereignty and look forward to his establishment of an eternal kingdom of truth, life, holiness, justice, love and peace.
The woman represents the early Christian church. She is described as:
1) Clothed with the sun, representing that the church is enlightened by Christ.
2) Having the moon under her feet, symbolizing that the church has surpassed and replaced the Jewish law and traditions.
3) Crowned with twelve stars, alluding to the twelve apostles who established the church.
Demons & Angels in the Bible (Old Testament)Alwyn Lau
- God appointed lesser spiritual beings like angels and demons to rule over specific territories, but some rebelled against God and became evil. This included engaging in relations with humans and spreading wickedness.
- Satan was originally a perfect angelic being named Lucifer, but became prideful and rebelled against God. He now acts as God's adversary and the chief evil spiritual being responsible for accusing people and causing much suffering in the world.
- God's response to Job showed that humans cannot fully understand the spiritual realities of evil and God's purposes. While Satan initiated Job's suffering, God remains sovereign over all.
Jesus was ascending with uplifted handsGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus ascending with uplifted hands. It was an event of great joy for Jesus as He ascended to His Father in heaven and He lifted His hands in joy and praise, and He blessed HIs disciples.
This document provides summaries of several passages from the New Testament, beginning with introductions to the Gospels and their authors. It then summarizes key events from Jesus' life, including the Annunciation, Nativity, Flight into Egypt, Jesus among the doctors, his healing and preaching, the Sermon on the Mount, calming the storm, exorcisms, and walking on water. The summaries are brief, highlighting the essential people, places and events in 3 sentences or less per passage.
God created all things, including the angels and Lucifer. Lucifer was the most beautiful and wise of God's creations. However, Lucifer became prideful because of his beauty and position, forgetting that everything came from God. Lucifer rebelled against God and convinced one-third of the angels to join him. As a result, Lucifer and the rebellious angels were cast out of heaven down to Earth. Satan now prowls the Earth seeking to tempt humans to rebel against God as well.
This is a study of Jesus as the eternal king. He is the king that will reign forever and there is a great deal written of the praise that will be directed to this greatest of kings.
The seals in Revelation outline the history of the church from its beginning until the Second Coming, following the same pattern as Matthew 24. The first seal represents the early, victorious church. The second seal symbolizes persecution by the Roman Empire. The third seal depicts a period of corruption, hunger, and poverty. The fourth seal portrays a time of spiritual death. The fifth seal shows souls under the altar of those martyred for their faith. The signs of the sixth seal were fulfilled literally in order. We are currently within the period of the sixth seal.
The document discusses the seven seals described in Revelation chapter 5-7. It provides keys to understanding the seals, such as the white horse representing the purity and aggressiveness of the early church. Each successive seal represents a changing "character" of the church, from persecution to corruption. The sixth seal depicts end time events like those Jesus described, and the seventh seal deals with his second coming, represented by silence in heaven.
The document discusses Jesus as portrayed in the book of Isaiah as God's servant who will bring righteousness to the world through peaceful means. It provides commentary from multiple scholars and preachers analyzing prophecies in Isaiah that describe Jesus' mission and qualities, including that he will be gentle, compassionate, establish a universal kingdom through non-violent methods, and fill the world with joy. The analyses explore Jesus fulfilling this prophesied role through his teachings, life, and establishment of Christianity.
Jesus was coming before some believers died.GLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus coming before some believers died. There are a number of interpretations of this, and all have some merit, but taking Jesus literally is the key to understanding.
What is keeping you from recognizing your powerlessness and accepting personal failure? What area of your life causes you the most pain? What time or experience in your life was/is most painful? What events in your life have helped you to realize the extent of your pain?
The document provides an in-depth overview of key biblical passages regarding the second coming of Christ. It examines scriptures that describe Christ returning as a conquering king to establish his eternal kingdom. The document focuses on passages in Revelation 19 that depict Christ riding a white horse to wage war against evil and establish justice. It analyzes the symbolism in the text of Christ having many crowns, eyes of fire, and robes dipped in blood to represent his power, judgment of sin, and victory in battle.
This document provides a summary of the First Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, which is the Resurrection. It contains several passages from writings reflecting on the Resurrection, including its significance, how Christ's body was transformed with gifts like clarity and agility, and how he appeared first to his mother Mary. The document encourages keeping watch in prayer and sharing in the joy of Christ's Resurrection.
Angels are important spiritual beings created by God that are mentioned in the Bible. The document discusses that good angels serve God and help announce important events, while evil angels or demons rebelled against God and seek to destroy faith. It provides biblical examples of good angels announcing births and resurrection, as well as evil angels tempting humanity. The document concludes with a prayer praising God and asking for protection from evil spirits.
The document provides a detailed account of a prophetic vision received by the author. In the vision, the author sees a living creature emerge from God's throne with a solemn, human-like face. The creature advances toward the author, striking fear into them. It then returns to the throne and releases the Black Horse and its rider. The Black Horse dramatically stretches out its long mane before the author, revealing its identity as a harbinger of coming global events foretold in the Bible. The vision serves to warn of impending worldwide economic crisis and mark significant events on God's prophetic timeline.
This document discusses Christ's work in the heavenly sanctuary based on the earthly sanctuary model described in the Bible. It describes Christ's work in 3 phases: (1) His work in the outer court as the sin offering and Lamb of God through His death on the cross. (2) His work in the holy place as our High Priest and Intercessor, representing believers before God. (3) His work in the most holy place since 1844 involving purification and judgment. The sanctuary teachings reveal Christ's ongoing priestly ministry for our salvation.
Jesus tells Nathanael and his disciples that they will witness heaven being opened and angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man. This likely refers to Jesus' promise that they will see signs affirming his identity as the Messiah, such as his miracles, resurrection attended by angels, and the final judgment when angels will minister to him. The phrase "Son of Man" emphasizes Jesus' humanity while also invoking Daniel's prophecy of the Messiah.
This document outlines the liturgy for the Feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ, celebrated on the last Sunday of October. It describes how Christ is our king both by divine right as the Son of God and by right of conquest through his redemption of humanity from sin. The liturgy includes prayers, readings from scripture, and other elements that celebrate Christ's sovereignty and look forward to his establishment of an eternal kingdom of truth, life, holiness, justice, love and peace.
The woman represents the early Christian church. She is described as:
1) Clothed with the sun, representing that the church is enlightened by Christ.
2) Having the moon under her feet, symbolizing that the church has surpassed and replaced the Jewish law and traditions.
3) Crowned with twelve stars, alluding to the twelve apostles who established the church.
Demons & Angels in the Bible (Old Testament)Alwyn Lau
- God appointed lesser spiritual beings like angels and demons to rule over specific territories, but some rebelled against God and became evil. This included engaging in relations with humans and spreading wickedness.
- Satan was originally a perfect angelic being named Lucifer, but became prideful and rebelled against God. He now acts as God's adversary and the chief evil spiritual being responsible for accusing people and causing much suffering in the world.
- God's response to Job showed that humans cannot fully understand the spiritual realities of evil and God's purposes. While Satan initiated Job's suffering, God remains sovereign over all.
Jesus was ascending with uplifted handsGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus ascending with uplifted hands. It was an event of great joy for Jesus as He ascended to His Father in heaven and He lifted His hands in joy and praise, and He blessed HIs disciples.
This document provides summaries of several passages from the New Testament, beginning with introductions to the Gospels and their authors. It then summarizes key events from Jesus' life, including the Annunciation, Nativity, Flight into Egypt, Jesus among the doctors, his healing and preaching, the Sermon on the Mount, calming the storm, exorcisms, and walking on water. The summaries are brief, highlighting the essential people, places and events in 3 sentences or less per passage.
God created all things, including the angels and Lucifer. Lucifer was the most beautiful and wise of God's creations. However, Lucifer became prideful because of his beauty and position, forgetting that everything came from God. Lucifer rebelled against God and convinced one-third of the angels to join him. As a result, Lucifer and the rebellious angels were cast out of heaven down to Earth. Satan now prowls the Earth seeking to tempt humans to rebel against God as well.
This is a study of Jesus as the eternal king. He is the king that will reign forever and there is a great deal written of the praise that will be directed to this greatest of kings.
The seals in Revelation outline the history of the church from its beginning until the Second Coming, following the same pattern as Matthew 24. The first seal represents the early, victorious church. The second seal symbolizes persecution by the Roman Empire. The third seal depicts a period of corruption, hunger, and poverty. The fourth seal portrays a time of spiritual death. The fifth seal shows souls under the altar of those martyred for their faith. The signs of the sixth seal were fulfilled literally in order. We are currently within the period of the sixth seal.
The document discusses the seven seals described in Revelation chapter 5-7. It provides keys to understanding the seals, such as the white horse representing the purity and aggressiveness of the early church. Each successive seal represents a changing "character" of the church, from persecution to corruption. The sixth seal depicts end time events like those Jesus described, and the seventh seal deals with his second coming, represented by silence in heaven.
The document discusses Jesus as portrayed in the book of Isaiah as God's servant who will bring righteousness to the world through peaceful means. It provides commentary from multiple scholars and preachers analyzing prophecies in Isaiah that describe Jesus' mission and qualities, including that he will be gentle, compassionate, establish a universal kingdom through non-violent methods, and fill the world with joy. The analyses explore Jesus fulfilling this prophesied role through his teachings, life, and establishment of Christianity.
Jesus was coming before some believers died.GLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus coming before some believers died. There are a number of interpretations of this, and all have some merit, but taking Jesus literally is the key to understanding.
What is keeping you from recognizing your powerlessness and accepting personal failure? What area of your life causes you the most pain? What time or experience in your life was/is most painful? What events in your life have helped you to realize the extent of your pain?
The document provides an in-depth overview of key biblical passages regarding the second coming of Christ. It examines scriptures that describe Christ returning as a conquering king to establish his eternal kingdom. The document focuses on passages in Revelation 19 that depict Christ riding a white horse to wage war against evil and establish justice. It analyzes the symbolism in the text of Christ having many crowns, eyes of fire, and robes dipped in blood to represent his power, judgment of sin, and victory in battle.
This document provides a summary of the First Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, which is the Resurrection. It contains several passages from writings reflecting on the Resurrection, including its significance, how Christ's body was transformed with gifts like clarity and agility, and how he appeared first to his mother Mary. The document encourages keeping watch in prayer and sharing in the joy of Christ's Resurrection.
1) The document discusses Jesus' prophecy on the Mount of Olives, known as the Olivet Prophecy, which is considered the greatest prophecy in the Bible. It reveals signs of Christ's return and the end of the age.
2) Central to the Olivet prophecy is the breaking of the first four seals and the release of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which mark the prophetic timeline toward the rapture of the church. The vision of the Pale Horse and its rider underscores that the rapture is near.
3) The vision occurred during a stopover in Johannesburg, where the author saw a glorious raptured church worshipping in heaven
Jesus was securing by his own blood our eternal redemptionGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus securing our eternal redemption by His own blood. His blood shed once for all eliminated the need for all the blood shed by animals, and all other means to attain the salvation of mankind.
This document outlines a seminar on biblical typology, beginning with an introduction to typology and examples found in Genesis, Exodus, and other books. It discusses typological figures like Adam, Moses, Mary, and Jesus. A key section explains how Adam prefigures Jesus as the "New Adam" who restores paradise. It analyzes parallels between Adam and Jesus' temptations. The document argues baptism continues Jesus' work as the New Adam, allowing Christians to be born again in a new creation.
The document discusses the events that will occur at the second coming of Christ based on 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. It states that:
1) Christ will descend from heaven with a loud command, accompanied by the voice of an archangel and the trumpet of God.
2) The dead in Christ will rise first, followed by living believers being instantly changed and caught up together to meet Christ in the air.
3) Believers will then reside forever with the Lord in heaven, finding comfort in the promise of the resurrection.
Session 3: Temple and the Presence of God:deacondana
The document discusses Jesus as the new Temple of God, beginning with Jesus revealing to the Samaritan woman that true worship will no longer be confined to a physical location. It describes key figures and events in Jesus' life that point to him replacing the Temple, including his presentation as an infant at the Temple in Jerusalem. The document contrasts the earthly Temple of Herod, which was destroyed, with Jesus as the eternal Temple of God's presence.
This document provides a summary of a vision received by the author. In the vision, John the Baptist appears and tells the author that Jesus is coming soon to take the church. The author then sees two changes in leadership in Israel and nations panicking. Finally, the author sees Jesus coming for the church, surrounded by great glory. The document emphasizes the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return through the "glorious garment" of righteousness.
The document discusses the rapture of believers according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17. It provides details on the order of events that will occur:
1) Jesus will descend from heaven with a loud shout, the voice of the archangel, and the trumpet of God to gather His people.
2) The dead in Christ will rise first, followed by the living believers being caught up together to meet Jesus in the air.
3) Believers will then be with Jesus forever in heaven.
The document aims to comfort believers by explaining the sequence and significance of these prophesied events according to scripture.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Tabernacle that Moses built for God's people in the desert. It describes the various areas and furnishings of the Tabernacle, including the altar of sacrifice, laver, menorah, table of showbread, altar of incense, and Ark of the Covenant containing manna, Aaron's rod, and tablets. It discusses how these point to spiritual truths and Jesus as the fulfillment. The Tabernacle represented God dwelling among his people and provided a way for them to enter his presence through sacrifices and the high priest.
Wright argues that traditional eschatology misunderstands the New Testament view. According to Wright, the NT presents a two-stage resurrection: 1) Jesus was raised as the "first fruits" and 2) believers will be raised when Jesus returns to inaugurate the new creation. Wright believes the final destination for believers is not heaven but embodied life on the new earth, with God making all things new and putting all things under Christ's feet.
The document discusses the rapture of the church based on visions received by Dr. Owuor. It describes a vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands are seen receiving the glorious church. This vision is meant to emphasize the supremacy and might of Jesus. The document also discusses John the Baptist appearing to Dr. Owuor and telling him to warn the earth to repent and prepare for Jesus' second coming. Biblical passages about the rapture are presented, showing Jesus' promise to return for his bride, the church. Characteristics like godlessness and apostasy are said to consume the end times church.
The document discusses the rapture of the church and the need for repentance and holiness in preparation. It describes visions the author has received, including:
1. A vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands receive the church into heaven.
2. Meetings with John the Baptist and Jesus, where they emphasize preparing for Jesus' second coming.
3. What the earth will look like after the rapture occurs.
The document urges the church to repent and prepare for the rapture, based on these visions and biblical passages about Jesus returning for his holy church.
Repentance and Holiness Magazine Vol 1 - The Rapture of the ChurchChristine Gitau
The document discusses the rapture of the church based on visions received by Dr. Owuor. It describes a vision of the rapture where Jesus' hands are seen receiving the glorious church. This vision is meant to emphasize the supremacy and might of Jesus. The document also discusses John the Baptist appearing to Dr. Owuor and telling him to warn the earth to repent and prepare for Jesus' second coming. Biblical passages about the rapture are presented, showing Jesus' promise to return for his bride, the church. Characteristics like godlessness and apostasy are said to consume the end times church.
The document provides information about Jesus Christ's ascension to heaven according to Christian theology. It includes:
1) Bible verses and hymns related to the ascension, with analysis of passages from the Old and New Testaments describing Jesus returning to God in heaven.
2) Discussion of how the ascension fits within the context of Jewish traditions like the Feast of Weeks and significance of the "right hand".
3) Explanation of how Christ's exaltation through the ascension establishes his authority and role as prophet, priest and king for the benefit of believers.
The Glory of the Lord in the Sanctuary Episode 13 NEW EARTH.pptxJackieSparrow3
The great controversy is ended. Sin and sinners are no more. The entire universe is clean. One pulse of harmony and gladness beats through the vast creation. From Him who created all, flow life and light and gladness, throughout the realms of illimitable space. From the minutest atom to the greatest world, all things, animate and inanimate, in their unshadowed beauty and perfect joy, declare that God is love GC88 678.3
The document discusses recovering the full four-chapter gospel by looking at creation, fall, redemption, and new creation. It argues Christianity is about more than going to heaven - it is putting all of creation right. The four chapters bookend humanity's existence from the Garden to the eternal city, providing vision for our lives. The gospel is about God's plan to renew the world, not just individual fulfillment.
Similar to Session 5: Temple and the Presence of God (20)
This document outlines a seminar on biblical typology, with a focus on Mary as a type of the Church. It discusses how various women in the Old Testament prefigured Mary, such as Eve being a type of Mary as the new Eve who undoes the damage of the first Eve. Daughter Zion from Zephaniah is presented as another type of Mary, as she is promised that God will come to save and dwell with her. The document argues that Mary represents the fulfillment of these Old Testament promises and types as the mother of Jesus.
This document outlines a seminar on biblical typology with four sessions:
1) Introduction to typology with examples from Genesis, Adam, water, baptism and Exodus.
2) Types and prefiguring in Genesis, Adam, water, baptism and Exodus with more examples.
3) Typology of Moses, Isaac, Job and in the prophets, examining their Jewish roots.
4) Typology of Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the Church.
This document outlines a seminar on biblical typology. It begins with an introduction to foundational concepts like the rules of interpretation and the four senses of scripture: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical. It then defines typology as people or events in the Old Testament that foreshadow greater things in the New Testament. The rest of the document provides examples of typology, such as how the temple prefigures Christ and the Christian, and how Jesus revealed himself through typology on the road to Emmaus. It discusses how typology highlights the promise-fulfillment structure of the Bible and how Christ fulfills key figures like Adam, Moses, and David.
This document provides an overview of key terms related to the interpretation of Sacred Scripture according to Catholic teaching. It defines and explains concepts like divine economy, typology, mystagogy, the senses of Scripture, exegesis, hermeneutics, and tradition. Divine economy refers to God's plan governing all of creation and salvation history. Typology sees prefigurations of Christ and the New Covenant in the people and events of the Old Testament. Mystagogy explains the mystery contained within Scripture and liturgy. Exegesis and hermeneutics are the interpretation and study of interpretive methods for Scripture. Tradition encompasses Revelation, Church councils, liturgy, and the life of the
Session 1: Temple and the Presence of Goddeacondana
This document discusses the concept of the temple and God's presence throughout history. It begins by explaining how God manifested his presence in creation. It then discusses how God chose the Israelites and revealed himself through Moses and the temple at Sinai. The document states that Jesus is the true temple as the Word incarnate. It explores how prophecies foretold a new spiritual temple in the church, with Jesus as the cornerstone. The remainder of the document discusses how the sacraments and community of the church fulfill this new temple, with believers as living stones built into a dwelling for God's spirit.
Session 2: Temple and the Presence of Goddeacondana
The document summarizes the history and significance of the Temple in ancient Israel from the time of Moses to the rebuilding after the exile. It discusses:
1) How God instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle at Sinai as God's dwelling place among the Israelites during their wandering in the wilderness.
2) How subsequent portable sanctuaries and later the Temples in Jerusalem built by Solomon and rebuilt after the exile were seen as replicating God's heavenly dwelling on earth and the center of Jewish worship, life, and identity until being destroyed by the Babylonians.
3) How the Temple reflected the cosmic order and was seen as a microcosm connecting heaven, earth, and sea, and how its
The document provides an introduction to the Old Testament. It discusses:
- The Old Testament is an indispensable part of Scripture that points to Jesus Christ.
- The Bible consists of the Old and New Testaments, with the Old Testament books dating from 13th century BC to 100 BC and revealing God's relationship with the Israelites.
- The division into Old and New Testaments signifies that the Old Testament covenants find their fulfillment in Jesus' New Covenant, with Christ at the center of God's revelation across both Testaments.
Apollo 13 recovery updated 2019 - no videodeacondana
Presentation of the recovery of the Apollo 13 astronauts. I was co-pilot of the recovery helicopter: #66 of US Navy Helo Squadron HS-4. The recovery ship was USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2)
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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3. Solomon: Prophet of the
Heavenly City
You have bid me
build a temple on
your holy mountain
and an altar in the
city that is your
dwelling place, a
copy of the holy
tabernacle which you
had established from
of old [Wisdom 9:8].
From the beginning,
God’s Revelation
defined the Temple
as a figure of
something Heavenly
[Psalm 15:1; 48:2-3;
2 Chronicles 6:18; 2
Samuel 7:13]
The Heavenly Temple
(Heavenly Jerusalem)
was created by God
at the same time as
Paradise, hence, in
aeternum
4. 4
The Holy of Holies was
divided from the rest of the
Jerusalem Temple by a veil,
woven of four colors; no one
passed through, except the
high priest, once a year
This annual repetition shows
it’s only a symbolic gesture, a
sign, something that points to
a goal as yet unattained
The Holy Spirit reveals the
ultimate goal: the Heavenly
Temple [See Hebrews 9:8]
The Sign
In this way the
holy Spirit shows
that the way into
the sanctuary had
not yet been
revealed while the
outer tabernacle
still had its place
[Hebrews 9:8].
5. Heavenly Temple: Eternal
“This building now built in
your midst is not that
which is revealed with Me,
that which was prepared
beforehand here from the
time when I took counsel to
make Paradise, and showed
Adam before he sinned,
but when he transgressed
the commandment it was
removed from him, as also
Paradise” [2 Baruch 4:3].
“The world becomes
apprehensible as
world, as cosmos, in
the measure in which
it reveals itself as a
sacred world.”
[Mircea Eliade, The
Sacred and the
Profane].
6. Guardini: The Church and
the Heavenly City
The Church was willed by
Christ, born of the Holy
Spirit, and she will endure,
have a destiny, suffer and be
renewed, again and again,
until the end of history, and
then she will be transformed
into what Revelation calls ‘the
heavenly city.’ [Romano
Guardini, The Church and the
Lord (1965), p. 5]
7. The Church as Heavenly City
The Church is
conceived as imitating
the Heavenly Jerusalem
…It also reproduces
Paradise or the
celestial world” [Mircea
Eliade, The Sacred and
the Profane, p. 61].
Church design symbolizes
the 4 cardinal directions
Interior is the universe
Altar is Paradise which
lays to the East
West is the realm of
darkness
The center is the earth
As a copy of the cosmos
the Church incarnates
and sanctifies the world
Look to the east,
Jerusalem; see the joy
that comes to you from
God! [Baruch 4:36].
8. 8
The Jerusalem Temple –
the Temple itself, high
priest, veil, entry…all are
signs, figures of
something to come
The signs point to the
one reality: the
consummation of the work
of salvation, the final
“entry” of Jesus Christ,
humanity’s high priest,
into the Heavenly Temple
at the Ascension
Sign and Reality
“…he was lifted up, and
a cloud took him from
their sight [Acts 1:9].
9. 9
The action of the Mass is
a sacramental possession:
“…command that these
gifts be borne by the
hands of your holy Angel
to your altar on high…”
[Roman Missal: 1st
Eucharistic Prayer]
The RealityBut when Christ came
as high priest of the
good things that have
come to be, passing
through the greater
and more perfect
tabernacle not made by
hands, that is, not
belonging to this
creation, he entered
once for all into the
sanctuary, not with the
blood of goats and
calves but with his own
blood, thus obtaining
eternal redemption
[Hebrews 9:11-12].
These words (Hebrews),
charged with mystery,
describe history’s
greatest act
10. 10
Ascension: the consummation
of the Mystery of Salvation
Christ, the High Priest,
represents humanity, and the
whole of human nature is
finally brought into the
Heavenly Temple
With Jesus we enter the
pleroma – the Glory in which
dwells the Holy Trinity
This unity of heavenly spirits,
without division, is the total
and proper Dwelling of Divinity
The Reality
“And all the angels
were standing around
the throne and around
the elders…and they
fell on their faces
before the throne and
worshiped God”
[Revelation 7:11].
The Reality
11. 11
St. Gregory of Nyssa
“There was a time when the
chorus of spiritual creatures
was one, all looking towards
the single leader and putting
forth the harmony of their
dances, following the measure
given by Him. But the Fall
supervened, marring that
inspired harmony. It was a
cause of stumbling to the
first men who danced amid
the angelic powers.”
12. 12
What was the immediate
reaction of the disciples
after Jesus left them and
ascended?
They were full of joy
Interesting? The world hadn’t
changed; they’d been given a
seemingly impossible task;
and Jesus was gone
Their message? This Jesus,
this worldly failure, is the
Redeemer of all humanity
Why are they joyful?
The Ascension
“Then he led them
[out] as far as
Bethany, raised his
hands, and blessed
them. As he blessed
them he parted from
them and was taken
up to heaven. They
did him homage and
then returned to
Jerusalem with great
joy, and they were
continually in the
temple praising God
[Luke 24:50-53].
13. 13
Disciples convinced of a new
Presence of Jesus – in a new
and powerful way [Matthew
28:16-20]
Jesus hasn’t departed into
some remote heavenly region;
His continuing closeness is a
lasting joy
“a cloud took him from their
sight” [Acts 1:9] – “cloud” of
Annunciation, Transfiguration,
Sinai Temple, wilderness…
But where has Jesus gone?
The Ascension
“…[the cloud]
presents Jesus’
departure, not as a
journey to the
stars, but as His
entry into the
mystery of God. It
evokes and entirely
different order of
magnitude, a
different dimension
of being [Pope
Benedict XVI,
Jesus of Nazareth,
Part 2, p. 282].
14. 14
Jesus hasn’t gone to some
distant place in the cosmos
where God sits on His throne
God is beyond space, not of it;
His is a divine, not a spatial or
a temporal, presence
Jesus sitting “at God’s right
hand” is participating in this
divine dominion over space
He hasn’t gone away in a human
sense: “I go away, and will
come to you” [John 14:28].
It is a continuing Presence;
hence a source of joy
The Ascension…he went off to the
mountain to pray.
When it was evening,
the boat was far out
on the sea and he
was alone on shore.
Then he saw that
they were tossed
about while rowing,
for the wind was
against them. About
the fourth watch of
the night, he came
toward them walking
on the sea [Mark
6:46-48]
15. 15
The angels keep watch at the
heavenly gates, awaiting the
return of humanity, the 100th
sheep
The Ascension, then, is the
return of the lost sheep
borne on the shoulders of the
Good Shepherd
In this the angels joyfully
hail Christ, who conquers
death, who brings humanity
back into the chorus, once
again complete
The 100th Sheep
“And if he finds it,
amen, I say to you,
he rejoices more
over it than over the
ninety-nine that did
not stray [Matthew
18:13].
16. 16
It is no longer the high
priest who is admitted once a
year to a sign of the real
Holy of Holies
Humanity as a whole now
dwells there permanently
It means that salvation is
irreversibly achieved, that
it’s no longer exposed to a
Fall; no relapse is possible
Why? Because the very Son
of God is the means through
which humanity is united with
Divinity
Its Meaning
“For Christ did not
enter into a
sanctuary made by
hands, a copy of the
true one, but heaven
itself, that he might
now appear before
God on our behalf”
[Hebrews 9:24].
17. 17
The Ascension and its uniting of
humanity with the Divine freed us
from the false concept of eternal
recurrence (His Kingdom will have
no end…) [Luke 1:33]
This essentially pagan concept
was applied by some as an
eternal cycle of salvation and
relapse
The Christian, then, receives
hope, sure confidence in the
Word of God who never fails
The Divine plan is fulfilled, the
world achieves its end, its
object, its meaning
Fulfillment
“He ascended into
heaven and is seated
at the right hand of
the Father. He will
come again to judge
the living and the
dead and his kingdom
will have no end’
[Nicene Creed]
18. 18
It is “by His own Blood” that
Christ enters the heavenly
sanctuary and eternity
We are, then, at the end of all
times
Salvation is achieved for all time
– beyond time, for eternity –
through the sacrifice of the
Lamb
This is why the sacrifice of the
Lamb is compatible and sufficient
(coextensive) with all periods of
history…why it fills Holy Week
our living, liturgical memorial of
the sacrifice of Jesus
Time and Eternity
“So shall my Word
be that goes forth
from my mouth; it
shall not return to
me empty, but shall
do what pleases me,
achieving the end
for which I sent it”
[Isaiah 55:11].
19. 19
Revelation presents us with
the same scene of the entry
into the Heavenly Temple,
with dramatic effect
The angels seem to expect the
Lion of Judah, the triumphant
King – and instead a sacrificial
Lamb appears
Sacrificial Lamb
“Then I saw standing in the midst of the throne and the
four living creatures and the elders a Lamb that seemed
to have been slain. He had seven horns and seven eyes;
these are the [seven] spirits of God sent out into the
whole world” [Revelation 5:6].
20. 20
Gregory of Nyssa describes
the angelic astonishment
Something new introduced
into the celestial choir: the
red robe of the redeemed
mingling with the white
robe of the heavenly host
Into the Heavenly Temple
come the Martyrs bathed
in the Blood of the Lamb,
in which the whole church
is steeped
The Angels now recognize
that humanity shares in the
Passion of Christ
Heavenly Astonishment
“The Angels of Earth
went in procession and
demanded that the
celestial gates should be
opened to Him, so that
He might be glorified
afresh. But He was not
recognized, clothed as
He was in the shabby
garment of our nature,
His tattered clothes
bedraggled with human
grime” [St. Gregory of
Nyssa, In Ascentionem].
21. 21
Humanity’s place is
now in heaven
Man dwells there
already through
Christ, who
became one of us
Christ dwells there
as the Head of
the Mystical Body
Christ dwells there
through the
glorified Church
Christ and Us
“And so God becomes the
Temple of man and man
becomes the Temple of
God” [St. Peter Damian,
Letters].
22. 22
Now, between God and us
there exists a mutual
indwelling, a communion, in
which our hunger is satisfied
and our joy filled
The eternal relationship
between Father and Son
[John 17:10] is also
eternally true between the
Father and His adopted
children
We return to the Father’s
house and are filled
God is Our Temple
“My son, you are here
with me always;
everything I have is
yours” [Luke 15:31].
23. 23
It is in the Heavenly Temple, no
longer in the Temple of stone,
that we pray the Heavenly
Liturgy, described by St. John in
Revelation [Revelation 5:8-14]
Heavenly Liturgy
“When he took it,
the four living
creatures and the
twenty-four
elders fell down
before the Lamb.
Each of the
elders held a harp
and gold bowls
filled with
incense, which are
the prayers of
the holy ones”
[Revelation 5:8].
24. 24
We share in the Heavenly Liturgy
at Mass, which is the real
Presence of the heavenly event
abstracted from time, but placed
sacramentally in space and time
It is the same reality symbolized
by the high priest entering the
Holy of Holies, fulfilled by the
entry of Christ into heaven on
Ascension Day
It is possessed invisibly (veiled)
on earth under the Eucharistic
species, and is the entry of
human nature into the Heavenly
Temple
Heavenly Liturgy
“The Mass is open
to heaven, and
this is why the
angels are
present. It is
filled with the
echo of their
songs, from the
Gloria of the
Nativity to the
Sanctus of the
hidden Mystery”
[Jean Danielou].
25. 25
Humanity’s entry into
the Heavenly Temple,
if achieved for all, if
already real for every
member, must still be
gained by each
The present “economy,”
although real, is itself
a figure in relation to
the consummation of all
things
Unlike the Mosaic
Temple, it is real, but
still veiled
Our Entry
“…Christ came as high priest of
the good things that have come
to be, passing through the
greater and more perfect
tabernacle not made by hands,
that is, not belonging to this
creation…” [Hebrews 9:11].
26. 26
We exist in
prophecy…waiting
The real life, the
real dwelling, is
elsewhere
We Await…
Waiting…
But our citizenship is in
heaven, and from it we also
await a savior, the Lord
Jesus Christ. He will change
our lowly body to conform
with his glorified body by
the power that enables him
also to bring all things into
subjection to himself”
[Philippians 3:20-21].
So we are always
courageous, although
we know that while we
are at home in the
body we are away from
the Lord, for we walk
by faith, not by sight.
[2 Corinthians 5:6].
27. 27
God’s Presence is like something
deep within us, a weight we can
sense, that attracts us to Him
Augustine recognized this,
realizing that we become, are
transformed by, what we love
Love is within us because we
are created in God’s image – by
God who is love
But the love within us can be
disordered, directed towards
transitory, earthly things
A soul that loves heavenly
things becomes heavenly itself
Total Presence
St. Augustine wrote:
“Pondus meum, amor
meus” – “My weight is
my love.” [The
Confessions]
28. 28
John’s vision depicts
humanity, all its variety,
as in a procession,
advancing toward the
Heavenly Temple
As Christians our lives,
then, are lives of waiting
to advance
We know and feel acutely
the pains and sorrows of
our condition, but know,
too, that we are made for
far greater things
Our Advance…After this I had a vision
of a great multitude,
which no one could
count, from every
nation, race, people,
and tongue. They stood
before the throne and
before the Lamb,
wearing white robes and
holding palm branches*
in their hands. They
cried out in a loud
voice: “Salvation comes
from* our God, who is
seated on the throne,
and from the Lamb”
[Revelation 7:9-10].
29. 29
The worldly will grasp
desperately at the
ephemeral pleasures and
possessions of this life
But for Paul, the Christian
aspires to be relieved of
the weight of this material
life and its servitude
He lives detached and
free, using what time he is
given to carry out God’s
mandate to extend God’s
love to all
[See 2 Corinthians 5:8-10]
Preparing…
If I go on living in the
flesh, that means fruitful
labor for me. And I do
not know which I shall
choose. I am caught
between the two. I long
to depart this life and be
with Christ, for that is
far better [Philippians
1:22-23].
30. 30
The Christian lives in the
world, and does not hide
from the world, but realizes
it is only a beginning
The world is a vessel, a
crucible, in which the human
soul is formed to God’s will
But the Christian life is still
a hidden life, in that it will
not be revealed until the
consummation of all
Hidden Life
For you have died,
and your life is
hidden with Christ
in God. When Christ
your life appears,
then you too will
appear with him in
glory [Colossians
3:3-4].
31. 31
The Christian desires only
to make the Life of Christ
grow in himself and others
The world becomes a place
for “making gods” – where
we prepare to share in
the divine life
So we must take part in
the struggles of the
world, but not for their
own sake, for God’s glory
For the salvation of many
souls are bound up with
life’s temporal conditions
Life of Christ
…an inheritance that is
imperishable, undefiled,
and unfading, kept in
heaven for you…In this you
rejoice, although now for a
little while you may have to
suffer through various
trials [1 Peter 1:4,6].
32. 32
As Jesus instructed Pilate,
there can be no perfect
human city; only the City of
God is perfect
But we should not devalue
the realities of this life, nor
suppress the instinct for life
This thinking only leads to
the pagan ideal returning to
a primordial “stream of life”
For us death is the full
reality of all which we lived
imperfectly on earth
We wait for it but fruitfully
Perfect Kingdom
Jesus answered, “My
kingdom does not belong
to this world. If my
kingdom did belong to
this world, my
attendants would be
fighting to keep me from
being handed over to the
Jews. But as it is, my
kingdom is not here”
[John 18:36].
33. 33
For us there is a continuity
between our earthly life as
Christians and its eternal
consummation
But it is a most serious act
for us to “ratify” our
detachment from mortality
and then focus on (cling to)
eternal life
Not that we can change
anything, for we cannot
deny what has always been
our life…and so we will reap
its fruits
Life’s Focus
“It is to prepare himself
for this solemn act, which
is the entry of every man
into the Heavenly Temple,
through the veil that still
conceals it, that man's
whole life must be
devoted” [Jean Danielou].
34. 34
Our life, then, is a kind of
apprenticeship, learning the
rudiments of what God
expects of us
We are to develop the
prayer life that will later be
the “conversation in heaven”
with God and His angels
We must strive not to be so
immersed in the world of
time and space, but
acclimate ourselves to
heavenly things through the
gifts of the Holy Spirit [See
also 1 Corinthians 12]
Life’s Focus
The spirit of the LORD
shall rest upon him: a
spirit of wisdom and of
understanding, a spirit of
counsel and of strength,
a spirit of knowledge and
of fear of the Lord
[Isaiah 11:2].
35. 35
This apprenticeship is of
more than our life with
God; it is also of our life
together
In death is revealed the
mystery of this unity
As our glorified body is
hidden beneath the
appearance of our earthly
body, the mystical body
(the unity of humanity) is
hidden beneath the
appearance of the visible
Church
Life’s Focus“…the Church is the Body
of Christ. Through the
gift of the Holy Spirit,
received in Baptism, we
are mystically united to
the Lord as members of
one body, of which he is
the head. The image of
the mystical body makes
us realize the importance
of strengthening our union
with Christ through daily
prayer, the study of God's
word and participation in
the sacraments [Pope
Francis, 21 June 2013].
36. 36
Two signs of humanity’s
decadence: corruption of
death; and rupture of unity
Our return to our true
condition – that which God
desires for us – will be
marked by the restoration
of incorruptibility and unity
Of this the Eucharist is
both sign and instrument
It is viatic (of the journey)
– the bread of the traveler,
God’s presence within – until
he reaches home: eternal
life
Today’s Signs
"Unless you eat the
Flesh of the Son of
man and drink His
Blood, you have no life
in you; he who eats My
Flesh and drinks My
Blood has eternal life.“
[John 6:53]
37. 37
With the Eucharist, the new
worship is established which brings
the Temple sacrifices to an end.
At the Last Supper, Jesus offers a
prayer of thanksgiving, giving
thanks that His prayer was “heard”
[Hebrews 5:7], thanking God in
advance that the Father does not
abandon Him in death
He gives thanks for the gift of
Resurrection, that He could already
give His Body and Blood (as bread
and wine) as a pledge of
Resurrection and eternal life [John
6:53-58]
Eucharist: Sign of Eternal Life
“What the
Church
celebrates as
Mass is not the
Last Supper; no
it is what the
Lord instituted in
the course of the
Last Supper and
entrusted to the
Church: the
memorial of His
sacrificial death“
[Josef Jungmann,
The Mass].
38. 38
In the eternity of the
Heavenly Temple there is
no Temple other than
God Himself, the Lamb
This is the final word of
the Revelation given to
the Church concerning
the mystery of the
Temple and God’s
Presence
Heavenly Temple
" I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the
Lord God almighty and the Lamb. The city had no need
of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God
gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb. [Revelation
21:22-23]
39. 39
The eternal Temple of
the faithful is God
Himself in His
sovereign reign
(Pantocrator)
For the prophets God
was present where He
reigned
God is Present in His
Temple because He
dwells in Himself and
His holy will
Heavenly Temple
Behold, I stand at the
door and knock. If
anyone hears my voice
and opens the door,
then I will enter his
house and dine with
him, and he with me.
I will give the victor
the right to sit with
me on my throne, as I
myself first won the
victory and sit with
my Father on his
throne [Revelation
3:20-21].
40. 40
Eternal Life
“Eternal Life” is not – as the modern reader
might immediately assume – life after death,
in contrast to this present life, which is
transient and not eternal. “Eternal life” is life
itself, real life, which can also be lived in the
present age and is no longer challenged by
physical death. This is the point: to seize
“life” here and now, real life that can no
longer be destroyed by anything or anyone
[Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth, Part
2, p. 82-83]
41. Some Final Thoughts
We can so easily get caught up in the world, in our
wills, forgetting that God’s will is that we achieve
salvation.
He offers us mercy and forgiveness, “tickets” along
with faith and repentance that provide us entry into
the Heavenly Temple.
“One of the roots of the hopelessness
that assails many people today is…their
inability to see themselves as sinners and
to allow themselves to be forgiven, an
inability often resulting from the
isolation of those who, by living as if
God did not exist, have no one from
whom they can seek forgiveness.” [Pope
John Paul II, Ecclesia in Europa (2003)]