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Seven - "I believe that Christ will reveal himself to the nation of Israel before the end."

Ping - Yes, I too believe that but I don't know how close to the end. We are very close now (remember the parable of the fig tree and the last generation beginning in 1948). I know that when Christ comes, at the 7th trump, "Every knee shall bow", so He will be revealed then to all.

Seven - "What do you think about this verse; Gen 45:11 And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine"

Ping - I believe Christ is telling us that we will be cared for during the famine (the tribulation). There are 5 years of famine here, 5 months on the ark and 5 months of tribulation in end times.

Noah's flood was an example to us, as was Moses wandering in the desert, as was the 3 children in the fiery furnace. We will go through tough times but He will be with us and we will not be harmed. The famine of end times is for hearing the Word of God - Amos 8:11. His true Word is not being taught very much now.

The verse of Gen.45:11, that you quoted, is one of those that can be taken either way, to prove rapture or to prove that we will be cared for during the tribulation.

Now, it's my turn to ask about a verse and get your take on it. Luke 12:8-12.

5 months on the ark

Compare Genesis 7:11 with Genesis 8:14

Luke 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

Now, it's my turn to ask about a verse and get your take on it. Luke 12:8-12.

I don't know which part you want me to comment on so I will speak to this one. I have my questions so I will speculate based on my knowledge and experience. I believe that creation is a metaphor, and that God has designed it to teach spiritual things. It is through nature that we understand spiritual things. I think that there is a natural sin and a spiritual sin and that God intends for us to understand the spiritual sin without actually committing it. I guess I am saying that God intends for us to view sin as he does, to understand the power of sin, so that we will never again choose it, throughout all eternity.

I don't know how much you have looked at the depth of typology. I am fascinated by it. I have some letters I have written on the subject, I can either post them here or mail them to you if you like. That was several computers ago but I'm sure I can find them.

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