There is an overriding theme in the total destruction of people and place at Sodom, according to Genesis 18 &19. FIRE. Fire was the theme and the element of destruction of the 5 cities of the plain. Pride, callousness to the poor, and male homosexuality were some end times values at Sodom. In a listing of 6 reasons for destruction, homosexuality is listed last, number 6. Christ left out a phrase about Sodom,  the 5 cities of the plain that He said happened during "the days of Noah." This was an important exclusion. "They married, and gave in marriage" applied to the "days of Noah" not "the days of Lot." OVER. Men and boys no longer wanted romance, sex, marriage, or heterosexual nuclear families at Sodom. Girls and women were excluded, rejected, not invited to the male only nocturnal plans for Lot's guests. Gender males only, from "youth to old age" surrounded Lot's house. The men and boys demanded that the visitors be given over to the mob. On the day of its fiery destruction, there were NO INNOCENTS left at Sodom. Or any of the 5 cities of the plain. Abraham bargained for 50, then 45, then 40, then 30, then 20, then 10 righteous to be found. There were not 50 righteous or 10 righteous in Sodom to spare. After stating 45, Abraham states something curious. Genesis 18:28. "Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?" The themes of fire, 5, increments of 5 are so very significant in Genesis 18 & 19.

 

   At Orlando, Florida on 6-13-2016, was an element and theme of fire for 103 tragic shooting victims. Not obvious. How can a high powered assault rifle and bullets be related to fire? To fire events? Each firing created a small contained explosion of fire within the rifle, then each bullet was expelled with high velocity through the barrel. Horrible crimes and grave sins. Do we see the number 5 in 50 and in 53? The theme of 5. Other than the killer Omar Mateen, there were 5 parents among the slain: Xavier Rosato, Brenda McCool. Miguel Honorato, Paul Henry, and Yimary Solivan. Coincidences? If we value Genesis 18 & 19, are Abba Father and Christ the Lord getting our attention, connecting the dots? Which of the 50 had faith, forgiveness, and relationship with Christ? My greatest fear for the dead? Did each and all perish in sins? Luke 13: 1-5 should be remembered. "About this time Christ was informed that Pilate had murdered some people from the Galilee as they were offering sacrifices at the Temple. "Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from Galilee?' Christ asked  "Is that why they suffered? Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God. And what about the eighteen people who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them? Were they the worst sinners in Jerusalem? No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too," The last sentence about perishing in someones sins is Luke 13:5.

 

   Christ never taught that death is the end for anyone. Sudden unexpected death is not the worst thing. The worst thing is PERISHING! Where did each of the 50 slain GO in spirit within 5 minutes of death? I pray not to eternal fire. Abba Father is the greatest FATHER. Christ is the perfect SON. Each day is Father's Day to remember, love, respect, and obey them. They forever live. May we repent, forgive, give thanks daily. I grieve for the fire and bullet horrors that so hideously affected 103 fellow Americans. Come quickly, Lord...

 

 

With Love and Shalom,

 

Jean