The ordinal perfection of ten and the righteous return of Jesus Christ Part One
 
I have had the privilege of studying and analyzing each number very slowly from a biblical perspective and have indeed learned more than I ever could have imagined. I was able to apply each number practically but also showed how some numbers related to end time biblical prophecy and current events. I am now at the ordinal perfection of ten and the righteous return of Jesus Christ.Perhaps I can give some good news to the soon to be rapture of the Church in light of the bad news regarding a few dear beloved Christians that just passed on to be with the Lord.When a godly person dies it always makes me think of my faith in Jesus Christ and the reality of eternity.
 
I found two pieces of evidence that the body of Christ is just about to be raptured and the world is right on the brink of going through the 7 year tribulation from the backdrop of this "very" important number (10). I could hardly contain the excitement within me as I stumbled over the first prophetic clue which is the prophetic Psalms. Christians are so close to being snatched off this earth into heaven for all eternity!
 
Ten is a very interesting number in the Bible because it speaks of an entire cycle being completed (1 through 9).Ten is the third of the four perfect numbers in the Bible (3,7, "10" and 12). If one were to add 3+7(the first two perfect numbers in Scripture) he or she would conclude that 10 would be the answer.The first perfect number (3) added to the second perfect number (7) equals the third perfect number (10). 3+7=10.
 
I start to see a divine design right from the beginning.There is a sense of completion in the biblical meaning of this number and it certainly follows the same theme starting from the book of Genesis all the way through the book of Revelation.Hopefully one will look at perfection from heaven rather than some so called earthly sense of accomplishment. In fact it is kind of interesting to me that 4+6=10. 4 (the world) +6 (evil) =10.Remember in the first paragraph I showed you this heavenly perfection of the number ten.3 (divine completion) +7(spiritual perfection) =10 (ordinal perfection).
 
If you were to talk to a carnal person that is so preoccupied with the world he or she would rather relate to 4 (the world) +6 (evil) =10.This is the result of the world (4) and evil (6) gathering together to form a corrupt law (10). It just goes to show you that people have a choice as to how they are gong to look at ordinal perfection. One view is from God Himself (3+7=10) and the other is from the backdrop of a corrupt world (4+6=10). This is exactly what I see when I study the subject of end time Bible prophecy in connection with the number 10. Jesus Christ in all of His Pureness presents some truths regarding this number and then there is the distorted version of ten on this planet.
 
One of the reasons I know we are close to the return of Jesus Christ is because of the evidence from the meaning of number 10.I would like to talk about our Blessed Hope more towards the end of this article because I found tangible evidence through the Psalms and current events that we are very close to the rapture following the biblical pattern of 10 and both of these clues are right from the Bible. If you have no idea as to what I am talking about, just keep reading and this will become clear.
 
The number 10 means ordinal perfection from God. Five is the number for grace.If you were to add 5+5=10. Ten stands for testimony. We are now twice as responsibly for the grace that God has given to us.This is a difficult task to maintain because we are only human but we do have Jesus Christ living inside of us.When we asked Him into our hearts this is what happened. When the 10 commandments were given in Exodus chapter 20 it was actually a testimony to God if a person tried to follow them. Of course nobody could but that is not the point. People were considered separate, distinct, and close to God if they made an honest attempt.
 
Luke 19 portrays "10" servants with "10" pounds but only one was able to be responsible and accountable to the call. He was rewarded by ruling over "10" cities.The point is being saved by the grace of God through Jesus Christ and testifying to this through time,talents and treasures is hard. We can only do this because we have the love and resurrection power of Jesus Christ working through us.The other nine laborers for our Savior probably tried to do this in their own strength. It makes me think.True testimony comes from grace not works or merit.
 
Ten originates from God. From the 10 plaques in the Old Testament to the 10 virgins in the New Testament.I don't believe anyone can truly understand end time Bible prophecy unless they realize that the biblical meaning of ten means the law of God. People always rebel against this and as a result the soon to be 7 year tribulation will start because the war between man and God comes to the surface in a very strong way according to the Bible. The truth comes out and judgment is exacted by God on this planet as time progresses. "And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plaques yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk." Revelation 9:20.The wrath of God would cease if man repented but this verse is saying that people will continue to rebel against God,His law and reject His grace.
 
Ever since the fall in the garden man has always been at war with God. There were even 10 rebellions in the wilderness. Originally in Genesis chapter one the Bible says "God said" ten times which was His law testifying to His Creation and Power. The world is now divided into 10 regions prepared for war against God.You may ask "why would you say this?" When I talk about the book of Daniel and Revelation related to this subject I think you will get the picture.
 
Jesus Christ spoke of Himself as the "I AM." He said this 10 times.God is saying "I AM." The world is saying "we will." You would have to be getting the idea of this inevitable war that the Bible speaks of in the book of Revelation.
 
As man tries to take the place of God through His laws,God says Halleluiah 10 times in 10 distinct chapters from Psalm 106 through Psalm 150. The term Hallelujah is spelled Alleluia in the New Testament. Revelation chapter 19 is the great Alleluia chapter right before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.I am fascinated as to where the Hallelujahs are positioned in the Psalms.
 
If each Psalm prophetically corresponds to a given year in the 20th and 21st centuries (Psalm 48-1948, Psalm 73-1973, Psalm 91-1991 etc,etc) then take a close look as to where the 10 Hallelujah chapters are justapostioned in the Psalms. Psalm 106 seems to be the chapter right before the rapture of the church.This is the chapter that ends the Numbers section of the Psalms right before the Deuteronomy cluster (the last book of the Psalms) from chapters 107 through 150. I am convinced  Psalms 107 through 113 describe the 7 year tribulation period but my point is some kind of a countdown for the rapture and the prophetic plan of God started in Psalm 106.
 
The first Hallelujah is in Psalm 106 as OPPOSED to Psalms 1 through 105.The reason for this is because something is about to happen.
 
Psalms 111,112, and 113 are the chapters right after the Great Servant Candle chapter (Psalm 110). Psalms 107 through 113 are describing the 7 year tribulation period in the form of a 7 candlestick menorah design. Psalm 110 is where Melchizedek is spoken of in His Holy Righteousness. He is at the very least a type of Jesus Christ's future priesthood.This is where Jesus Christ takes power and control of the nations of the world in the middle of the 7 year tribulation. I'm not saying the tribulation will start in 2007 but the general calendar area seems to be spoken of through these 7 Psalms because the Hallelujahs are in chapters 111,112, and 113. This perhaps may be the most important point I am trying to convey to you. The first 3 chapters (Psalms 107 through 109) ascend upward.Then there is Psalm 110. The last 3 chapters (Psalms 111 through 113) descend downward. This is exactly what a 7 candlestick menorah design looks like. The first three candles move upward.Then there is a big middle candle. Then the last three go downward. Psalm 111 (Hallelujah), Psalm 112 (Hallelujah), and Psalm 113 (Hallelujah).
 
These Halleluiah curtains surround the very majesty of Jesus Christ.There are 10 prophetic Psalm chapters. They are Psalms 106,111,112,113,135,146,147,148,149 and 150. Ten Halleluiah chapters in the Psalms are a stamp of the law of God that Jesus Christ will win this victory through His return. One of the reasons why I know this is true is because the tone of the Psalms are changing from no Hallelujahs in the first 105 chapters to 10 Hallelujah chapters from 106 to 150. Just read Revelation chapter 19 which is the great Alleluia chapter in the New Testament and see the victory that is in our Savior and Lord.
 
It is very interesting to me that after Jesus Christ starts to take power and control of the nations in this world (Psalm 110) Psalms 111,112, and 113 (Hallelujahs) are consequence and without interruption up until the return of Jesus Christ. Each of these chapters (Psalms 111,112,and 113) start out with a Hallelujah or "Praise ye the Lord." Then emphasis is placed on the Holy character of God and the fact that He keeps His promises. These Psalms seem to compare all of the Righteous indignation of Jesus Christ against the corruption and wicked nature of man. "The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish." Psalm 112:10.Why is the desire dying? Because Jesus Christ is about to set up His rule and reign.
 
The tone of these three Psalms (111,112 and 113) becomes more and more intensified with a description of Jesus Christ Himself in Psalm 113 setting up His authority through meekness. Psalm 113 is in the form of a nine candlestick menorah design with the Servant Candle in verse 5 but the amazing truth is verse 1 (the first verse) and verse 9 (the last verse) start and end with "Praise ye the Lord." The design is perfect because it is from God Himself and the Hallelujahs stop after Psalm 113 and do not appear until Psalm 135. Why? Because Psalm 114 is a description of the millennium as it matches in many places Genesis chapter 15 which is the Abrahamic covenant.
 
We have to realize that this promise from God to Abraham will not truly become a full reality until the 1000 year rule and reign of Jesus Christ. I urge anyone to read Genesis chapter 15 and compare it to Psalm 114. Look for similarities. God has set this pattern up so perfect that it is really hard to miss these exciting truths. There are "10" Hallelujah and Praise ye the Lord chapters because the law of God will prevail over the law of man. The juxtapostioning as to where these Psalms are placed is amazing because it shows us in a general way how very close we are to the return of Jesus Christ. The "3" chapters (Psalms 111,112 and 113) after the Servant Candle Psalm (110) depicts Jesus Christ in action completing His plan because the root meaning of the Gimel (three) is loving Kindness; culmination, as in planting a seed and caring for it until it matures. These "3" chapters speak of the Gimel as Jesus Christ culminates His plan into maturity. It is interesting to me that these chapters describe this perfectly!
 
To just say one last thing about the Hallelujahs and the prophetic Psalms, look at where the remaining "Praise ye the Lord" chapters are positioned by the Holy Spirit Himself. After Psalm 135 there are 5 (grace) Hallelujah chapters one right after the other (Psalms 146 through 150) which reminds me of the incomprehensible grace and loving adoring worship that Jesus Christ is going to receive throughout all eternity!
 
I hope I was able to testify of the soon rapture of the Church through overwhelming evidence in the prophetic Psalms. How far away could our Blessed Hope be? Very soon! This will have to end Part One of Three. I hope you are as excited as I am.
 
Bob D.