We have just completed the observance of Yom Teruah, September 29-30. The observance of Yom Gadol is October 20-21, 2019, sunset to sunset. Yom Teruah is looking forward to the return of Messiah for his 1000-year reign. This is also the same time when the 144,000 firstfruits are resurrected in their spiritual bodies and no longer face death. This is a time for spiritual resurrection. The physical resurrection for the rest of mankind is during Yom Gadol, the Last Great Day.
Notice what Revelation 20: 4 tells us:
“And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: [the firstfruits] and I saw souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of YahwehShua, and for the word of Yahweh and which did not worship the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands and they lived and reigned with Messiah a thousand years.
This is all about the firstfruits. They represent only 144,000 people. Where is the rest of mankind? Let’s look at Revelation 20: 5 for our answer: “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished.” This is the time of physical resurrection for the rest of mankind. You will find this described in
Ezekiel 37. Here you will find bones and flesh coming together. They are given the breath of life. In verse 12, Yahweh tells us: “I will open your graves, and cause you to come out of your graves.”These people were asleep in death and had no consciousness while in death. The firstfruits are already alive. This physical resurrection occurs after the 1,000 years.
Many of those contacting the Light of YahwehShua have an interest in being called to become a firstfruit. However, when most realize that their family and friends have not received the calling and do not share their interest they do not wish to go against their family and friends. They do not want to leave their loved ones behind.
In fact, ALL mankind will have an opportunity to know the truth! Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:23: “every man in his own order.” The firstfruits of this present age are being judged NOW. Peter confirms this in 1 Peter 4: 17: “Judgment must begin at the house of Yahweh.” All the rest of mankind will be judged during the Last Great Day. (Revelation 20:5) No human being is left behind! All will be resurrected. The firstfruits to a spiritual body and the rest of mankind in physical bodies. There are only two resurrections for ALL of mankind. No one is left in death!
The rest of mankind will have the Spirit of Yahweh poured out upon them after their resurrection. No repentance is required. It is freely given. The prophet Joel reveals this in Joel 2: 28: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:”
The rest of mankind will have a different experience than that of the firstfruits. Peter provides the guidance for the firstfruits in Acts 2: 38: “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of YahwehShua Messiah, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Firstfruits must “repent and be baptized.” Joel does not indicate this requirement for the rest of mankind. The firstfruits are only those called by the Father during this present age. There are different requirements, but a better reward. They will be in the better resurrection, (Hebrews 11: 35) will not face the second death, (Revelation 20: 6) and they shall be priests and kings of Yahweh and of Messiah. (Revelation 20: 6) But remember there are benefits for the rest of mankind as well. Those who repent and overcome during their 100 years (Isaiah 65: 20) will not face the second death and will be eligible to be in the Kingdom which comes down to earth in the new heavens and earth.
Those who do not repent during their 100 years will be cast into the lake of fire, but they will not remain there. They will be delivered from this death and live on earth when the new heavens and earth are formed. However, they will not be permitted in the Kingdom. They must reside outside the walls. We find this described in Revelation 21:8: “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, And sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.’ Revelation 22: 15 tells us they are living “without” the Kingdom. They are alive. No human is left in death.
All humans, whether in the Kingdom or without will enjoy what is revealed in Revelation 21: 4: “And Yahweh shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
This wonderful existence is available to all mankind. None are left in death. The firstfruits and the great multitude (Revelation 7: 9) will be IN the Kingdom. Outside the walls of the Kingdom are those who went through the lake of fire.
All mankind in the new heavens and earth will have no memory of their human life. The prophet Isaiah confirms this in Isaiah 65: 17: “For, behold I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” Those in the new heavens and earth will have no regrets, bad memories, or painful thoughts. We will all live in the moment, without past or future. Now, that is true mercy from Yahweh. Peter tells us in 2 Peter 3: 13 that there will only be righteousness in the new heavens and earth. Our destiny in the new heavens and earth is truly blissful. ALL mankind will have this opportunity, each in his own order.
During this present age the whole world is under the domination of Satan. This is confirmed in Revelation 12:9: “And the great dragon was cast out. That old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: “
Our heavenly Father is calling certain people during this age to have an understanding of His truth. The Father allows these people the opportunity to have truth beyond the deception of Satan. He is not calling the whole world at this time. Messiah tells us in John 6:44 that ONLY the Father does the calling during this age: “No man can come to me, except the Father which has sent me draw him: and I will raise him at the last day.”
We cannot request His calling, but we can accept it when offered. He may only call one from a family or sometimes more. We must consider our individual calling and focus on that. It is not for us to question Father Yahweh about those He does or does not choose. Without the Spirit of Messiah, we are limited by our carnal mind. Once baptized in YahwehShua, we have a better connection through YahwehShua to the Father. We must take advantage of His invitation to us
individually. After baptism, we can pray for others to be called. In the end it is all about trusting Yahweh’s will and not our own.
If we do not act on the Father’s invitation, we lose the opportunity to be in the better resurrection and perhaps not even being in the Kingdom. If you accept His invitation, perhaps your example may encourage someone else to follow your lead.
Messiah was very clear about the division caused when following him. Messiah told us this in Luke 12: 51-53:
“Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division. For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.”
Being called by the Father into the new covenant is not easy. Consider what Paul tells us in Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Messiah which strengtheneth me.” Once you have the Spirit of Messiah being formed within you (Galatians 4: 19) it is no longer you alone. John also encourages us in 1 John 2:1: “We have an advocate with the Father, YahwehShua Messiah the righteous.”
If after reviewing our website, studying, and praying, you believe you are being called, do not become discouraged. Baptism in YahwehShua is your only hope to be with Messiah when he returns. It is a very important first step. With the Spirit of Messiah, your mind will be opened to more truth. As the truth deepens, you will know more, have more hope and have a greater ability to overcome. You will have access to other believers. You will then be part of the body of Messiah. The body is formed to love, support and exhort each other. The body of Messiah is a valuable and necessary resource. Your success in overcoming is greatly enhanced by your active fellowship with the body of Messiah.
Now, let me address the massive deception we find in the world. The world has lied to you. Religions tell you that all who died are either in heaven, hell or are conscious spirits alive in a spiritual netherworld. Many will say we have an immortal soul. None of this is true! Ecclesiastes 9:5 reveals Yahweh’s truth about being in death: “But the dead know not any thing.”
The dead have no consciousness. They will not regain their conscious awareness until their resurrection. The firstfruits will be resurrected in spiritual bodies. The rest of mankind will be resurrected in physical bodies. All will have spiritual bodies in the new heavens and earth.
We are told in Joel 2:28 that the Spirit of Yahweh is poured out upon those physical humans on the Last Great Day:
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”
This is not our age, or during the 1,000 years. This verse relates to the Last Great Day. No baptism or repentance is required to receive the Spirit of Yahweh. All of your loved ones will have this opportunity. Trust Yahweh with your calling and He will also take care of your loved ones and the rest of mankind.
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