Second Blood Moon

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So as most of you know by reading my articles, hearing my sermons, and just talking to me in day to day life, I am very fascinated with the "Blood Moon Tedrad".

I remember as a young man hearing an evangelist talk about Joel 2 and Acts 2 and how they describe how the Lord is going to return and that a sign of His coming will be the moon turning to blood and the sun not giving it's light.  With that information and a vast lack of understanding, I spent a great amount of time star/moon gazing as a young person.  I was fearful of the Lord's return because to me that would spell the end of my life here on earth.  However, now, as a believer and an adult I understand that the end of my life here on earth only means the beginning of my life in Heaven, which is a joyful thing, not something to be feared or dreaded.  Maybe the Lord put that fascination me so that some 20+ years down the road I would be passionate to tell of His second advent.  Maybe I am just a science nut....maybe I'm just a nut.  Whatever the case may be, today's brief article is to share some thoughts regarding the second of four blood moons.  I would also like to share with you what they COULD mean, and what things we should be looking for as our Messiah prepares for His return to take a way His people.

A Look Back:

In the early morning hours of April 15th I was awake and moon-gazing as a reddish hue surrounded the moon.  It was an amazing sight!  I can't recall being more awe struck other than the day I watched anxiously as my bride-to-be made her way towards me on our wedding day, hoping she would not turn around and run the other way. It was a Divine Appointment that my wife and I met and got married, and it was a Divine Appointment watching the Moon turn red before my very eyes.  In my studies of the Bible (God's Perfect Word) I have learned a few things about Judaism and the practices there in.  A lot of times I fear that I have learned just enough to be dangerous, but the point is, I know this;  God has set up the Sun, Moon, and Stars to be as "Signs and Appointed Times".  Some translations may say, "Signs and Seasons" but we are not monitoring Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall, the Hebrew word, "Season" is actually Mo'ed, which means, "A Divine Appointment"  We are living during an exciting time where God is using the bodies He created in the Heavens to show us His Appointed Times.  In addition, we see that these are not just happening on random days, they are occurring on the Lord's Feast Days.  Please see Leviticus 23 to read more about those.  To make a long article short as they say; God uses the sun and the moon to speak to us here on Earth (among other things obviously).  God specifically uses the moon to speak to the Nation of Israel (The Apple of His Eye) while the sun most of the time is a sign to the nations of the world (gentiles).  What we have here and now is a message to all the nations of the world....Let me explain!

Photo Courtesy of John Hagee Ministries and Google

What Are We Looking At?

By looking at the picture to the right you can clearly see the Blood Moons, the dates they are expected to fall on, as well as the name of the Jewish Feast that they fall on.

Two celestial events have passed and the next one to note is the Solar Eclipse on March 20, 2015.  Following that we will see two more Blood Moons happen again on the same two Jewish Feast days.  Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles or as it is known in Judaism, "Sukkot" (a reference to the huts that are built on the holiday to celebrate God's great provision for the Israelites during their 40 years of wanderings in the Old Testament.

The interesting thing about the Blood Moons are that the first three are not visible to the nations of the Middle East.  The very last Blood Moon to happen in this tetrad is a Super Blood Moon and it is visible from Israel and more specifically.....Jerusalem.

So the question is;  What are we looking at?  The short answer, I believe is; God is telling the world a message ABOUT ISRAEL.  Then He is speaking to the Gentile nations during the March Solar Eclipse.  Then He gives us another warning/message ABOUT ISRAEL before giving a warning/message DIRECTLY TO ISRAEL on the Feast a Tabernacles 2015.  A Super Blood Moon able to be seen from Israel's Capitol City, Jerusalem, and from Jerusalem's Capitol spot....The Temple Mount!!!  God is telling planet Earth something and I think it is time that we listened before it is too late.

That is our preliminary word on this.  My intention is to post many more blogs showing how Jesus and Paul preached about the second coming of Jesus and not just His second coming, but the day He raptures His church home before the great and awesome day of the Lord.  I encourage you to share this blog on your Facebook and twitter so that your friends and family can start to get their hearts prepared. ---- There are some links provided so that you can view scripture passages and some definitions of words that may not sound familiar.

IN the words of Christ -- "Pray, that you might be counted worthy to escape all these things".

Blessings my brethren,

Greg

Things Getting "REAL" in Israel/Hamas War

Ladies and Gentleman let me share with you today a link to a FoxNews video that shows exactly how serious things are getting in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.

FoxNews Video

Just 3 Months after the first of four blood moons comes a war that will show exactly what the Bible has called for for centuries.  Both sides refusing a cease fire is a sign that when the Biblically Prophesied "peace covenant" comes, it will be a false peace that will ultimately lead to the persecution of Jews and tribulation (post rapture) Christians.

Be Sober Minded and Watchful, so that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things.

Greg

War in the Middle East

View Video Courtesy of Fox News here


Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; (period of 7 years) 
But in the middle of the week
He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.
And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate,
Even until the consummation, which is determined,
Is poured out on the desolate.” -- Daniel 9:27


Just a quick refresher as to how things are shaping up in the world in which we live.  We have in motion;

• 4 Blood Moons with a Solar Eclipse in the middle of them.
• A Vatican Hosted prayer summit including Israeli, Palestinian, and Catholic leaders, praying in different languages, on the Christian Holiday of Pentecost.
• And a war that is now breaking out in Israel/Gaza.

The only way a peace covenant can be signed like the one predicted in Daniel Chapter 9 is if there is a war first.  It is against both Jewish and Muslim religions to give up and settle the conflict over the land of Israel with a "two-state solution".  Therefore this can only come after a major war has broken out and both sides (particularly Israel) are war weary, and are made promises that make them feel as though the right thing is being done.

Take a look back in history and you will see that the last two lunar tetrads have brought a war and then peace to Israel.  A time of struggle and tribulation followed by a time of victory.  

In 1948 they got their state back

In 1967 they got their capitol city back....Jerusalem

and what will it be in 2015?  Some believe it to be the Temple that is predicted to be built so that the Anti-Christ can set himself up as God and cause what Daniel 9.27 calls, "The abomination that causes desolation".

I'm just a watchman.......You be the judge.

On Christ the Solid Rock

The Solid Rock of Jesus Christ

There are times in this life when you can expect trials and troubles.  In fact Jesus promised it.  33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” -- John 16.33

Jesus also tells u s that there are two types of people in this world;  those who build their life on "sand", which is easily moved by wind, water, and earthquakes.  Then there are those who build their lives on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and the Word of God.  When a person builds their life on the solid rock that person will enjoy peace in the midst of storms because their house/life is on a firm foundation that they know will not be shaken or moved or cast into the ocean.  That is what today's message is all about.  It is about understanding that the Gospel doesn't promise a care free life.  It promises that you will have peace in the midst of trials that WILL occur in this life.  I hope you enjoy it.

Today's audio sermon was recorded at First Baptist Church Winslow on June 22, 2014.  I am still rather new at this so please excuse any background noises or rustlings that may be going on during the message.  Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Click here to hear the message

Victory for Religious Freedom

A Positive step in America!

As many of you know, the "Affordable Healthcare Act" or "Obama-care" has placed unconstitutional yokes on the necks of businesses that state that they must provide coverage for contraception for women at no additional cost in premiums.  This includes, but not limited to, "Plan B" drugs, or what is called, the "Morning After Pill" as well as intrauterine devices, which are defined as;  a contraceptive device fitted inside the uterus and physically preventing the implantation of fertilized ova.


I will keep today's blog short and sweet, but I want to remark on a comment that should truly outrage women.  A tweet (i'm so glad that politicians now have twitter to tout their babble now) was sent out by Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid stating the following:   "It's time that five men on the Supreme Court stop deciding what happens to women."

Ladies and Gentleman (mostly ladies), the last time I checked, women still had freewill.  The Supreme Court does not control your actions.  They cannot tell you, when, where, how, or with whom you can have sex with.  If you are too dumb to wait until your married, or too dumb to use preventative contraception that YOU pay for in advance, then you can expect certain results.  Those results are;  HIV, STD's and of course Pregnancy.  Why is it the tax payers job to make sure that irresponsible men and women keep from having a baby.

While it was a narrow victory for Hobby Lobby and other religious business owners it is still a victory that Christians should praise God for.  

Ultimately men and women alike are the masters of their own fates.  You can choose to wait til marriage and abstain from sex (the original planned parenthood), or you can act on your desires and be willing to assume responsibility for what comes.  The government has no right to intercede in such a way and force businesses to pay for poor choices of people who lack self-control.

Wake up people!!!  It is not America's job to make your bed of adultery, it is up to you to lay in it.

And that is Modern Bible Teachings.

G     http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/06/30/supreme-court-hobby-lobby/ 

More End Times Revealed

The False Prophet:   Revelation 13.11-17


11 Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. 12 And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. 15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.


Here we have scripture telling us that a "2nd Beast" while arise from the Earth, where the first beast came from the waters (like the sea). Later, we will discuss the nature of the water and the earth and what that means in terms of how the "beasts" appear on the scene of world history.  In the interest of time, we will merely discuss the "False Prophet" and his "ministry" to Anti-Christ.

FAST FORWARD A LITTLE BIT:

In the end of days there will be one who comes to power whom we, on this side of the Rapture refer to as the Anti-Christ.  This name literally means, "opposed to Christ, Pseudo-Christ, or a fake Christ".  

In the Old Testament the kings of Israel had a prophet or priest that ministered to them and gave them words and visions from God and they, dependent on their good sense, would listen and obey the voice of God as it pertained to leading God's people Israel.

In like manner, this anti-christ will rise to power as a man of peace and will eventually be seen as the Messiah.  As "king" he will have a prophet that will advise him as well as advise the rest of the world on religious matters.  During the end of days true religion will be outlawed, but there will be a form of religion allowed and it will be the worship of idols erected to the anti-christ.  He is a false prophet, but he is a man who in the beginning will be admired for his spiritual gifts and leadership skills.

TAKING A LOOK AT CURRENT EVENTS:

On June the 8th 2014 the Church celebrated what is traditionally known as Pentecost, a day that commemorates the giving of the Holy Spirit while the Jews celebrated their "Feast of Weeks"  (Acts 2).  It was on this day that the new Pope, St. Francis invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli President Shimon Peres to have a Prayer Summit to pray for peace between the warring neighbors of Palestine and Israel.  Each sect prayed to their respective gods in their own respective tongues for the same cause.....Peace.  Let me show you what scripture says of peace in the middle east.

For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. -- 1 Thess 5.3 NKJV

It has never been the intention of either group to compromise a two-state solution in the middle east and over the land of Israel.  That is God's land and it is not up to the Pope, John Kerry, or anyone else to try to divide it.

To see the Catholics, Palestinians, and Israelis praying at the Vatican on Pentecost is a sign that we all need to start getting right with the One True God, YHWH, of the Bible and His Son, the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The scene is being set and the chess pieces are in place.  It is simply a matter of moments before we hear the trumpet of the Lord sound and the dead in Christ will rise first and the rest of us who remain alive will be Raptured to Him in the air.  Things are unfolding exactly as the Bible says they will, the thing is that nobody is looking in the Bible.  Friends, if you have a Bible, I encourage you to open it and get to know God on a fresh level.  If you are not sure if you are a Christian or not, please send me an email and I will be glad to walk you though it.  Also, I would encourage you to watch this video to learn more about why you need to be saved.

Nothing else maters, but Yeshua  (Jesus) and His plan for your life.

Blessings,

Greg

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Just Plain Funny

Something's in this world are just supposed to be funny.  So here is something I found hilarious!

http://www.todaychristian.net/pick-lines-men-never-use-comedy-videos/ 

New Blog

Right before becoming a Pastor back in 2011 I thought it a grand idea to start a blog.  I've always been the type to share my feelings and I thought that I could do exactly that via a blog.  Admittedly it has not gone the way I would like.  Time and a lack there of, attention span and lack there of, and so many distractions have kept me from taking my blog to cyber land and spreading the message of the Word of God like I would've liked to be doing.  So I've started from scratch.  You can still see some articles from my old blog by clicking here.  But it is a new day and a new blog.  On this blog I will be giving articles, testimonies, as well as some of my sermons and sharing some of my favorite sermons from other preachers.

It is my desire to see as many people saved as possible, but it can only happen through the power of the Holy Spirit.  It is my prayer that this blog will also help others grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.  After all that is what each of us are called to do.

We will attempt to start the audio sermons by sending you a link to my SoundCloud account where I will be posting sermons.  I also plan to use Twitter, Facebook, and this blog to share the Word of God.  I would also like to answer any Biblical questions you may have (as best as the Lord enables me) so please send those questions to me via my email address gregory.dold@gmail.com.  I am very excited about this new blog so please give me a follow and share it with your friends.


Let's get Biblical Perspectives out there and get a new world view, one that glorifies Jesus, out into the world.


Peace to you and yours,

Greg                                    Listen to most recent sermon by clicking here.