Born of the Ark

Born of the Ark

Snow and the serpent pt II

The reach of topics found studying the snow and serpent Moses links have been overwhelming for me. Naturally, all biblical topics are connected in some way. The themes below strongly reinforce a few important ones that transcend scripture. Additionally, these themes support the idea of an exchange of the Jesus’ bride/church for Satan cast to earth and sudden destruction or judgment. We know that some period of time is allotted by God for purification and judgment to work through the earth. This means “sudden” does not imply “total” destruction in one moment.

As God’s plan winds toward a conclusion, the greater and foundational biblical themes increase in focus.

Reversal of fortunes

Last will be first, first will be last

Serving God

Second Sons

Snow and the serpent pt I discussed Moses’ link to Leprosy and its whiteness as snow. The twofold nature of blessing for one can be a curse for another. And, Moses as a representation of the church departing as Satan is cast down. Some excerpts below:

Moses is H4872-Mosheh {mo-sheh'} Moses = "drawn"

So, here, Moses reminds me of the 6 stone jars at the Cana wedding where water was drawn out and taken to the master of the wedding.

Exo 4:3 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

What he cast on the ground was a rod, his staff, which became a serpent. God will cast Satan to earth where he is represented as a serpent. Taking directly from Hebrew we have; Moses, “drawn” out, fled (disappeared) from in front of the serpent’s face. These things are mentioned directly in Rev 12.

Likewise, Satan is cast down as a serpent while Moses is drawn out of sight. In other words, what is a blessing (see GM 234 from Nov.1) to the righteous is a curse to those against God.

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H8392 tebah is same word for the ark and the basket which Moses was placed; salvation both times.

Moses is mentioned one time in Revelation. In Ch 15 the multitude appear in heaven singing the song of Moses in Rev 15:3, or 66 [15 3].

Rev 15:1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. Rev 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. Rev 15:3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

Moses is mentioned by Jesus in Mathew 23

Mat 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Mat 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: Mat 23:3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

Here, Jesus says the scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ authority, but do not heed their own proclamations. This is another rejection of serving God.

*Canaan Born of the ark

Here is a point of theological disagreement:

The position of this writing is that Canaan was born in the ark, becoming the first son of Ham; and the first grandson of Noah.

This is not what many have taught from scripture. This is due to Canaan being mentioned last among Ham’s sons in Gen 10. However, a review of the contexts of Gen 9 and Gen 10 make the Canaan’s birth on the ark quite reasonable.

Gen chapter 9 is God’s description of His post-flood purpose and covenant with man and the earth. This is the resolution of the flood after leaving the ark in Chapter 8. In Genesis 9:17-19 God explains His covenant with the flood survivors from the ark (KJV):

17 And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.

18 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.

19 These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread.

In this context there would be no reason to mention a last son of Ham without mentioning the others. Verse 18 is clearly stating that Canaan left the ark as the son of Ham. Canaan was born in the ark!

Many teachings hold that Canaan was the last son of Ham from Gen 10:6, where Canaan is mentioned last. The assumption made is that the written order reflects birth order. However, Verse 9:18 clearly indicates Canaan was a “son of Noah” that went forth from the ark. He is listed last due to the curse placed upon him due to Ham’s actions which occur much later. The firstborn of Ham is cursed to be “lower” and “servant of servants”. Remember that Ham is the second son of Noah.

Jesus says the greatest are the servants…

Luke 22:27

27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

Mat 23:11

11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Canaan was “cursed” by Noah, as “servant of servants”

Gen 9:25-27

25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

Canaan’s descendents fill the Promised Land. These “ites” need to be conquered to possess the land. They are also Gentiles, the primary population of the church.

Canaan was born on the Ark. The ark represents salvation (Christ) in the flood. The flood represents both salvation and judgment; the nations and some baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Canaan represents the gentiles and caretakers of the Promised Land in Human terms. He introduces the theme of being a servant; first to God’s people, then to Christ. Spiritually, Canaan represents those saved in the ark which is Christ. Here he represents God’s blessing through Ham, the second son.

Shem is father to the Semitic race. So Canaan is a servant to the father of the Hebrews. As God is also the father of the Hebrews, this is a parallel to being a servant of Christ.

In the Gospels the dove is the Spirit of God.

“ All four Gospels describe the Spirit of God descending like a dove upon Jesus after His baptism (Matt. 3:16; Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:32).

The term "turtledove" also is applied to any of the smaller varieties of pigeon. The turtledove played a significant sacrificial role in the Bible (Gen. 15:9; Lev. 1:14; 5:7,11; 12:6; 14:22, 30; 15:14; Luke 2:24, For those who could not afford a lamb the law prescribed that two turtledoves or pigeons be offered for the sacrifice of purification after childbearing. Mary brought such an offering after the birth of Christ (Lev. 12:8; Luke 2:24). Jesus came as a lamb, but those in Grace are able receive the Holy Spirit, the dove.

The lamb represents a relationship with God through the law; and fulfillment of the law. The dove represents a relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. Because the Lamb of God has come we can have the Dove.

Song of Solomon- The woman is described as a shunamite and also as a dove. This again links the gentile bride to the dove and Holy Spirit.

If a dove represents the Spirit of God, does Noah’s dove with the olive branch and twig represent Christ? The root meaning is a living branch, just like the meaning of Nazarene. Seven days is one week. Does the week represent an era? Law yields to Grace; Judgment finishes grace and leads to the Millennial Kingdom.

Side note for Doves: Methuselah lived 243 years while Adam lived, then 600 years when Noah lived.

If we interpret that the raven was sent seven days before the three releases of the Dove from the ark, then the total time is 21 days which matches the 21 day delay in Daniel. This is significant because the war in Heaven depicted in Daniel involves both God’s supernatural power as well as Satan’s. Likewise, the raven is depicted as going “to and fro” on the earth just like Satan in Job and Cain in Genesis. Following is the Dove depicting the Spirit of God also seen in the Gospels over Jesus. Also Jonah, whose name means “Dove”. Is this the sign of Jonah referenced by Jesus?

The last topic regarding the ark is a progression of number from 8 to 9. Having supported that eight boarded the ark and nine departed consider the following parallels:

8 board the ark and nine exit

8 is Christ, nine is Christ plus one, the in-grafted branch

9 is separation and destruction

8(7plus 1) branch menorah becomes a nine branch menorah at Hanukkah

A timing clue?