Six compared to Seven paints a prothetic picture  Part Two
 
God makes so many comparisons between 6 and 7 that the most basic question anybody could ask is why? In Part One which came out yesterday on five doves.com (date 6/19/07), I in a very specific way explained the 6000th verse of the Bible and the prophetic implications surrounding the context of this passage. To relate this to end time Bible prophecy, just compare 6000 years to 7000 years. The end of 6000 years to the beginning of the seventh millennium. Or just look at what will transpire in the first 6000 years (war and turmoil) to the seventh millennium (peace). There are so many directions you could go with this prophetic comparison; however, I would just like to go back to the root of 6 and 7 being compared together because this is where the proof is substantiated in a practical and prophetic way. I have one more question to ask. Why would the Bible bother to even make this comparison (the difference between 6 and 7) in distinction to one another if God did not desire to show eager readers a greater prophetic truth?
 
Let me show you what I believe to be the most amazing example in the Bible. A very appropriate passage would be a comparison of the food in Egypt to the promised land. In Numbers 11:5 the Bible says "We remember the (1) fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; (2) the cucumbers,and (3) the melons,and the (4) leeks, and (5) the onions, and (6) the garlic." From this point in biblical history if one were to move forward to Deuteronomy 8:8, there is a direct provision given regarding food for Israel in a promised land setting. "A land of (1) wheat,and (2) barley, and (3)vines,and (4) fig trees, and (5) pomegranates; a land of (6) oil olive, and (7) honey." We have to really understand how incredible this example is because of the background and the future. In the most simple terms the (6) "Numbers" passage describes (6) foods in the midst of the complaints and sin surrounding man. It is in the context of Israel being rescued and they were referring to Egypt ( a type of the world system ). In the Deuteronomy passage that I just quoted the whole theme is Israel entering the promised land living in peace. When the reader arrives at chapter 9, God even commands His people to remember their rebellion in the wilderness. When one compares the (6) foods in the wilderness and the (7) in the promised land any thinking person could see a clear distinction that (6) is associated with sin and (7) completion and rest. The most remarkable principle here are these 2 (division) numbers being compared (6 and 7) in their history and as a result their meanings become clear in a practical and prophetic way.
 
When I studied these subjects ( the biblical meanings of the numbers 6 and 7), it became evident that I had to find examples of comparison so we can understand the timing of the things to come.
 
This principle goes all the way back to Creation because (6) and (7) are compared as being distinctly different. The moment chapter 2 is introduced God is resting on the seventh day but then a progression is described almost immediately proceeding down the chapter. In a very quick manner the Holy Spirit once again compares (6) to (7). After God is resting (Genesis 2:1-3) in verse 7 "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul." Man (6), God (7). For 6000 years man will run rampant doing his own thing, but on the seventh day Jesus Christ will take over this planet and there will be rest! There are other examples of how God compares six to seven. There is one in Psalm 8, one in Isaiah 11, and one in Joel 2. There are even more distinctions God makes in other passages of the Bible regarding the comparison of the numbers 6 to 7. Due to time and space, I would like to touch on some very important points.Christians are very near to being raptured into heaven and obviously this world is very close to the 7 year tribulation period. Let me show you why.
 
Just to mention a few prophetic biblical truths that I am seeing, just look at the way the Psalms are laid out. It has been shown over and over again that each Psalm is prophetic to a corresponding year in the 20th and 21st centuries. Psalm 1 (1901), Psalm 48 (1948), or Psalm 91 (1991). This principle applies to every Psalm, not just the three examples I gave.
 
Just take one glance at Psalm 107 and beyond. There is no doubt that in Psalm 107 and beyond the 7 year tribulation will lead up to the 1000 year millennial reign of Jesus Christ. This is of great comfort to me because at the very least I can see how this whole structure lays out in the Bible (the Psalms in chronological order year by year). Remember Psalm 107 is the chapter which has 7 reverse Hebrew Nuns that look like upside down bowls of wrath. Psalm 110 is the chapter where Melchizedek, who at the very least is a type of the future Priesthood of Jesus Christ who takes power and control in the middle of the 7 year tribulation period which extends to Psalm 113.
 
What is so unique about this design is in Judaism there is a 7 Candlestick Menorah ( the fourth being the Servant Candle ) and a 9 Candlestick Menorah ( the 5th being the Servant Candle ). The "middle" servant candle brings to light all the other candles because it is right in the center. In this case the middle Psalm brings to light all the other Psalms. Stay with me as this principle will become so easy to understand. Our prophetic grasp as to how close we really are will become enlightening and exciting! Our blessed hope will become more confident with faith assured and doubt dismissed.
 
If you desire to relate this to prophecy and the sabbatical cycles, the 7 branch Candlestick Menorah design ( Psalms 107-113 ) relates to what I believe to be the correlation of this coming sabbatical cycle which starts in the fall 5768, (2007; fall) with a six month extension according to Exodus 12:1-2 to be in alignment with the sacred calendar as opposed to the civil calendar which begins in the fall.Let me just say I am pretty sure 5768 ( the fall of 2007 ) is the first year of a new sabbatical cycle. This year and season does seem to be the standard opinion of people that understand the timing of sabbatical cycles and it has been for a long time.
 
In how the prophetic Psalms are lined up, the 7 year tribulation period could very well start next spring (2008) or at the latest the summer of 2008. Perhaps I am missing something as I look at all of this evidence but I just have this feeling that the correct practical and prophetic application is being interpreted and applied with a biblical sound judgment.
 
Jesus Christ must set up His millennial reign in the spring because the Kings of Israel always rose to power in that season of the year; therefore, Jesus Christ will follow the exact same order. There are other reasons for this but I don't have the time to go over them. Other people have written on the subject. Remember the days of the 7 year tribulation will be 360 as opposed to 365 in a year because the Prophet Daniel spoke of Jewish not Gentile years. This is why the 7 year tribulation period "may" start in the summer. I really am not sure on this, but once again I believe I am in the general time frame.You have to understand that I am not trying to make a prediction. I am showing you the way these Psalms are structured and laid out in the Bible.
 
Not only is Melchizedek mentioned in Genesis 14:18-20 matching Psalm 110:4 picturing Jesus Christ taking control of the nations in the middle of the 7 year tribulation period, but Genesis chapter 15 which is one of the greatest millennial chapters in the entire Bible is matching almost perfectly to Psalm 114. Do you see this amazing and wonderful progression in these particular prophetic Psalms?
 
It is interesting to me that as I was looking at Psalm 107 and the Hebrew reverse Nuns, I noticed that the numerical value of a Nun is 50 which is a Jubilee number. It is very possible that this coming sabbatical cycle from the layout of the prophetic Psalms will spiral into a Jubilee cycle for Israel. To say this in another way, the 7 year tribulation period will move into a Jubilee year at the beginning of the millennial reign of Jesus Christ.
 
What is also amazing is in Psalm 113 there are 9 verses in the form of a Jewish Menorah with the 5th being the Servant candle! "Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high." Psalm 113:5. The first 4 verses ascend and the last 4 verses descend speaking of the barren woman being joyful and having children. Then Psalm 114 is introduced as a millennial chapter matching Genesis chapter 15 ( the very first chapter in the Bible which describes the reign of Jesus Christ on planet earth ). This Servant Candle verse, "Who is like unto the Lord our God who dwelleth on high" is depicting Jesus Christ in His 1000 year rule and reign. By the way, Psalms 107 to 113 follow the exact same pattern. These chapters are shown as a 7 candlestick Menorah design rather than 9 candlesticks as mentioned in Psalm 113. The first 3 chapters (Psalm 107,108, and 109) ascend with Psalm 110 being the Servant Candle chapter. Psalms 111,112, and 113 descend in principal and content. Both Psalms 107 to 113 and Psalm 113 ascend and descend with the Servant Candle exactly in the middle. If this design is not describing the 7 year tribulation period and the millennial reign of Jesus Christ then I must be seeing things. Psalms 114 to 150 are praise and worship Psalms describing our Lord Jesus Christ in His rule and reign on planet earth! We are so close to the start of the prophetic plan of God through His triumphant Son Jesus Christ. Glory to God in the highest!
 
The rapture takes place before all of these things that I just spoke of regarding the future tribulation period and the 1000 year millennial reign of Jesus Christ. I believe the blessed hope (rapture) is imminent and could take place at any moment. If this old world is truly close to the most talked about time period in the Bible which will be this future 7 year tribulation, and the great airlift takes place before all these consecutive horrible judgments, then being on the right side is all that really matters.
 
Revelation 4:1-2 describes the rapture of the church. This closes the church age of grace and a whole new dispensation starts on planet earth; however, it is not until Revelation 6:1-2 that the actual 7 year tribulation period starts. Daniel 9:27, which is describing the last week of seventy (7 years) matches Revelation 6:2 which says "And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer."
 
In Revelation 4 and 5 a heavenly legal process must take place. "Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof." Revelation: 5:2. There is weeping and mourning but ..."behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof."After the rapture Jesus Christ Himself is the only One in the universe that has the authority to open the seal judgments. Revelation 5:5. The 7 year tribulation has not started at this point. The rapture has happened but not the wrath of God.
 
It is possible that Christians might be raptured in the midst of world chaos but it is not the judgment of God as mentioned in Revelation chapters 6-19. Revelation chapters 4 and 5 explains many biblical prophetic truths but it never bothers to define that earthly length of time between the rapture and the start of the 7 year tribulation period. Although the 7 year tribulation seems to be revolving around cycles for Israel, I believe the rapture could happen today because of the way God set up the chronology in the book of Revelation. The Church has one program from God, Israel has another. The body of Jesus Christ (True Believers in Him) being raptured and the 7 year tribulation are two different realities which must be defined as distinctly different from one another, yet they seem to take place around the same general time frame with a small unknown earthly time gap. This is one of the main reasons why I tell people that Jesus Christ could come at any moment to call His children home to be with Him forever in heaven.
 
If you don't know our loving Savior Jesus Christ, please accept Him into your heart today. Then you will be ready for the greatest event in the history of all mankind which in my opinion is just about to happen. My heart hopes and desires that you make that precious eternal decision.Today/Tonight wherever you may be around the world. I guess you could say a person either gets "right" with Jesus Christ or they get "left" behind.
 
Hoping to exhort Christians and convince unbelievers to invite the Lord Jesus Christ into their hearts!
 
Love in Christ,
    Bob D.