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Fundamentals of reigning with Messiah in the Kingdom of God: Judgment, mercy and trust

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The beginning of the future reign of Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) on Earth (Rev. 20:4–6), memorialized in the appointed times of Sukkot (Festival of Tabernacles) and Shmeni Atzeret (Convocation of the Eighth Day). Let’s consider this hypothetical situation: During the 1,000 year-reign of Yeshua, if someone walks the wrong direction, the errant person will hear a voice, “Turn neither to the left or to the right; walk straight!” (Deut. 28:14; Josh. 1:7; Prov. 4:27; cp. Zech. 8:20–23).

Right now, that voice is hard to hear, but during the Millennial reign, that voice will be very clear.

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Sukkot foreshadows coming of the Kingdom of God

If you search online for “kingdom of God,” you will find plenty of erroneous information. The Kingdom of God will be a real kingdom on earth, not in Heaven. It is a very important topic because there are many Christians who believe they will be going to Heaven to reign with the Father, but Scripture tells us that this kingdom will be on Earth. This is one ticket we don’t want to miss out on. If you are passionate about the Kingdom of God, you will want to teach others about it too and bring them with you.

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God’s appointments with humankind gain meaning over time — not obsolescence

A rich, multi-layered slice of chocolate cake sits on a white plate, symbolizing depth and complexity. Above it, elegant script reads, "God’s Holy Days & Their Layers of Meaning," suggesting a comparison between the layers of the cake and the deeper spiritual significance of biblical holy days. The background is a warm, dark brown, complementing the theme. In the bottom right corner, a logo with the text "hallel.info" is visible.

A number of theologians have wondered publicly if the festivals of the LORD are relevant for today or are just historical or intellectual curiosities. Many dismiss Sukkot as either a harvest festival only applicable in the Land of Israel or only relevant with a standing temple. Let’s explore what the Bible says about the past, present and future layers of meaning in these annual appointments and how they teach us about the Messiah and ourselves.

We will look at the different layers of the festivals: past, present and future.

In a sense, they are like a wedding anniversary, on which the couple remembers all the experiences layered on top of one another since the cutting of that first wedding cake.

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Yom Kippur: Day of hope in the covering and removal of our sins via blood of Yeshua

All of the Torah speaks about Yeshua. In remembering Yom haKippurim through Leviticus 16 and 23, Isaiah 58 and Hebrews 8-10, we see Yeshua as the High Priest, the goat that was slain and the goat that was cast away. We fast because this is a little token, it’s the least we can do in response to the immeasurable sufferings of the Messiah Yeshua. It’s not a day of darkness, but of hope, not just for me but for all mankind.

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Genesis 42:18-38: Broken hearts bring the heart of God to tears

Richard Agee

The life of Yosef (Joseph) is a shadow of the life of the Messiah in a number of ways. In the latter half of Genesis 42, we see another shadow: Yosef was hidden from his brothers yet wanted to weep when he heard their penitence over the death they thought they had set in motion for him by selling him into slavery.

That’s the repentance God seeks from Israel for the treatment of God’s Messiah. The prophets and apostles foretell that day will come.

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Luke 19:29-40, part 2: Donkeys in Scripture point to Messiah’s entry to Yerushalayim

Yeshua's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Photo via Creative Commons license from www.lumoproject.com

There is so much emphasis in Luke 19:29-40 about Yeshua’s riding into Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) on a donkey that had never carried a burden and about the proclamation, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.” That donkey’s first burden was a profound burden, and we see throughout Scripture a number of donkeys carrying important burdens that prophetically point toward that triumphal entry.

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Genesis 42:1-22: The Unknown Brother, The Unrecognized Messiah

Illustration of a bearded man with long hair, wearing a simple robe, emerging from an ornate Egyptian-style treasure chest. The chest has a nameplate on top with the inscription “Zaphenath-Paneah.” The image background is golden brown. Large bold text at the bottom reads: “The Unknown Brother, The Unrecognized Messiah – Genesis 42:1–22.” In the top right corner is a small logo with the text “hallel.info.”

When the brothers of Yosef (Joseph) came to Mitsraim (Egypt), even the second time, they did not recognize him at all. He was concealed from them behind a new name, Zaphenath-paneakh, and new appearance, shaved and in garb of his office.

Similarly, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah is known as Jesus Christ the Church-maker in the Gentile world, and He is hidden from the rest of the descendants of Israel.