THROUGH THE BIBLE IN THREE YEARS
On June 4, 2001, 12-year-old Little League pitcher Robert Knight pitched the game of his life.
In the six-inning game, he struck out ALL eighteen batters!
His dad missed the game because he had taken Robert's brother to another game.
His Mom missed the game because she was playing a softball game of her own.
When Robert's mother came to pick him up, the coach said, "THIS was NOT a game you wanted to MISS!"
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Daniel 12
1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
KJV
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Many times in the Old Testament the term "that day" is used. One must read the CONTEXT of the Scripture involved to see to what the term refers.
In this case, "that day" refers back to Chapter 11:36-45. It will be the day of "..Jacob's trouble.." (See Jeremiah 30:7).
It is the time of the "..great tribulation..." Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24:21.
Take careful note that God does NOT say that every Jew will be delivered.
He DOES say that those who are found "..written in the book.." will be delivered.
Christians are Jews by adoption through the Name and blood of Jesus Christ.
Therefore, this promise applies to the "..all Israel.." that Paul speaks of in Romans 11:24-27.
There will be a resurrection and "..many of them that sleep in the dust.." (verse 2) shall "..awake.." However, not ALL shall arise to salvation. Some shall arise to "..everlasting contempt.."
That resurrection is the first resurrection spoken of in Revelation 20:1-6.
From this resurrection many saints of God will "..reign.." with Christ for one thousand years.
Only the "..wise.." will receive the righteousness of Christ which shines "..as the brightness of the firmament.."
The wise does not refer to them that are intelligent according to the world. "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness." (1Cor. 3:19)
The wise refers to those who "..love His appearing." (See 2Timothy 4:8)
Let us live as though "..that day.." might be TOday!
And, don't be so busy with life that you MISS it!
Love ya,
Bruce