The Parable of the Wedding Feast

In the fourteenth chapter of the book of Luke it is written that Jesus went by invitation to dine at the house of a chief Pharisee. This event was attended by lawyers and Pharisees: and they were all watching Jesus. These incriminating words seemingly imply that the lawyers and Pharisees were hoping to catch Jesus saying, or doing something that could be used against him, for they all wanted to belittle him in the eyes of the people. One of the guests that was at there at dinner was a sick man, and Jesus healed him, and they all witnessed this miracle. That should have been enough to cause these religious men to turn and cease from their wicked endeavors, however they continued to remain vigilant. Later while at the table, Jesus spoke to the host of the event, saying: “When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends… But call the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind: and thou shalt be blessed (Luke 12:12-13).” Some of the men at the table were offended because Jesus had given his counsel to the chief Pharisee. One of the offended guests spoke up, and said to Jesus: “Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God (Luke 14:12-16).” Jesus answered this man with a kingdom of heaven parable. Stop, and envision the scene, consider it carefully. The happenings at that dinner on that day, depict prophecy: for everything that has happened, will happen, and God recorded the past so that believers would have a pattern to study for their edification.

The parable that Jesus gave out in answer to the offended guest, was the parable of a great supper. To best interpret this parable, it is beneficial to know that Jesus gave believers a second kingdom of heaven parable concerning an end time dining event. The other parable is recoded in the gospel account of Matthew, and therein the dining event is called, a wedding. These two parables, the one about a great supper, and the other about a wedding feast, compliment one another, and they work together to create understanding, and to give wise counsel concerning: The marriage supper of the Lamb.

In scripture, the parable word “marriage”oftentimes depicts the relationship between a congregation and their leader. God used the likeness of marriage to imply that quite often believers rely upon their teachers for all of their interpretations of scripture, rather than studying the scriptures for themselves, and praying, and receiving answers directly from God. To have God's people dependent upon a teacher's knowledge for all of their understanding is not an ideal arrangement; wherefore marriage is the controversy that God has with his people. “Hear… the Lord’s controversy… for the Lord hath a controversy with his people (Micah 6:2).” “Turn.. saith the Lord; for I am married unto you (Jeremiah 3:14).” “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent (1Corinthians 1:19).” “Thine eyes shall see thy teachers (Isaiah 30:20).”

Marriage is especially dangerous right now, because believers cannot be totally dependent upon their teachers while these newly revealed truths of prophecy are breaking forth. Believers need to understand that prophecy was designed to be sealed up, and misunderstood until the appointed time. This means that all of our former interpretations of prophecy are inaccurate. Unless teachers accept the evidence, and renew their understanding, they will not be able to safely guide their congregations through the trials and tribulations of end times. In addition to all this, the foundations of every religion have been discovered, and it has been proven that every religion that serves the God of Abraham, was, and is, established upon a law, or upon laws which misrepresent the true spirit and intention of God’s word. This is problematic, because every believer is inwardly convinced that they know the truth, and that their version of the truth cannot be changed. So in order to convert every believer unto one way of serving God, God himself must intervene: for apart from his intervention, the newly revealed truths of prophecy would never be raised up. “Thou hast eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men (Hosea 10:13).”

As part of God’s plan to raise up the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and deliver his people from the prophesied plagues of correction, Jesus gave his followers the kingdom of heaven parables. These parables make it possible for the elect to be of quick understanding. The two marriage supper parables are designed for that very purpose. See how the words “great supper” and “wedding” suggest that there will be great joy, along with eating, celebrating, and drinking. This grand gala celebration is a royal feasting upon the answers of prophecy in God’s word, for God promised his people that one day they would receive answers to the sealed up, and well hidden, mysteries of prophecy. “There is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither is there anything kept secret, but that it should come abroad (Mark 4:22).” “Thy words were found, and I did eat them (Jeremiah 15:16).”

Now on to the parable: “A certain man made a great supper, and bade many (Luke 14:16).” The words “certain man” specify that this grand gala celebration will be hosted by just one man. Whereas Jesus gave honor to this particular man by calling him a king, and whereas a little further in the parable Jesus revealed that in a fit of rage and anger, this king will dispatch his armies; these two evidences collectively suggest that this grand gala celebration will be hosted by, The king of Assyria. God elected to use the words "king of Assyria" in prophecy to represent the man who has been stealing truths from the covenant message, and using them for personal gain. Regardless of his ever evolving attitude towards the message, the king of Assyria has been instrumental in helping God destroy the foundational laws of Christianity: for God has determined a consumption upon the whole earth, and every religion will be destroyed. “What is the vine tree more than any tree (Ezekiel 15:2)?” “All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity (Isaiah 40:17).” “There is none righteous, no, not one (Romans 3:10).”

It is prophesied in both accounts of the feast, that initially only persons with prior knowledge of the event were invited to attend. “He sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding (Matthew 22:3).” The reason for clarifying this point, is because it manifests evidence that initially the king’s guest list only included priests and prophets who were already familiar with his message.

“They all with one consent began to make excuse (Luke 14:18).” Why would every single invited guest decline his invitation? “I pray thee have me excused (Luke 14:18).” “I cannot come (Luke 14:20).” Their excuses are documented in the gospel account of Luke, wherein it is implied that some of them were busy, and others wanted more time, and some of his invited guests had already made other religious choices. But once again think upon the words, “with one consent,” for they seemingly suggest that a coup has been organized against the Assyrian, therefore, none of these men will come to hear his teachings.

“Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage (Matthew 22:4).” After learning that none of his invited guests were planning to come to his big event, the king sent out his servants for a second time, and this time he urged his servants to try harder to persuade these people that his feast is ready. He emphasized the importance of coming immediately, saying that his beasts are killed. The word “killed” is a parable word which reveals many important end time truths. “In that day did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping, and mourning… and behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine… Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die (Isaiah 22:12-14).”

“Killing ” happens whenever someone projects a truth that causes believers to perceive their mistakes, to see their iniquities, and to know their religion’s shortcomings. In other words, when truth pierces the heart of a person, they are killed, regardless of whether they elect to sacrifice their life, and go against their former beliefs, which usually includes the people they love, in order to do the will of the Father; or whether they just walk away from the truth and ignore it, both ways result in a  type of death. The one results is dying in the flesh, so that they might be quickened by the spirit. “Being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the spirit (1Peter 3:18).” And the other direction, which is rebellion, results in being slain by God, for God will withdraw his Holy Spirit because of their transgressions. “When the commandment came, sin revived, and I died… For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me (Romans 7:9-11).” The Assyrian’s teachings have "killed" many believers, because his teachings manifested their iniquities in a way that made them perceive their mistakes. “I have hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth (Hosea 6:5).” “Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter (Psalm 44:22).”

There is also another way in which believers will be "killed" or "slain" during end times: everyone that disobeys God’s instructions will be “slain” by affliction. This death is that of being rendered ineffective for the kingdom, for everyone that is slain by affliction will be esteemed guilty, and smitten of God, and cursed. “I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength: Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand (Psalm 88:4-5).”

God has given his people commandments and instructions for end times, and along with them is his oath of promise, saying that everyone who disregards or disobeys these commandments and instructions, will be punished. “He gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment (Proverbs 8:29).” “Thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass (Job 14:5).” The covenant message has loudly proclaimed God’s voice of instruction, and these instructions are quoted directly from the scriptures. A new instruction which is good to heed, is that believers are not permitted to lie, or to curse and swear and deny the truth, when they are confronted with either questions, or allegations concerning the events of end times. “Now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing you have put off the old man with his deeds; and have put on the new man… Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye (Colossians 3:8-13).”

The book of Ecclesiastes reports that there is a time to kill, so therefore: Is the king of Assyria doing righteousness? Yes, in some respects, he is. “He shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked (Isaiah 11:4).” However the scriptures also report that obeying God’s voice is more righteous and more honorable than the glory of correcting others. “Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams (1Samuel 15:22).”

Is God pleased with the Assyrian’s sacrifices, so long as he is guilty of withholding truth from the congregation, and of encouraging his helpers to do the same? “If you offer the blind for a sacrifice, is it not evil (Malachi 1:8)?” “I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God (1Corinthians 10:20).” Because scripture has revealed that the Assyrian is withholding the truth, we know that he is transgressing against God’s commandments. “Ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock (Ezekiel 34:3).” “I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings (Hosea 6:6).” Because the Assyrian is requiring his helpers to lie, and to withhold certain truths from their congregation: he is causing them to be without the Holy Spirit. Until the day that God pours his Spirit upon them, their dead carcasses will not be raised. “The Lord killeth, and maketh alive (1Samuel 2:6).”

The prophet Ezekiel confirmed this matter in a testimony about the Assyrian: he verified that the Assyrian and his servants are without the Holy Spirit by depicting them as dead and in their graves in the midst of those whom they have slain. “They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the heathen (Ezekiel 31:17).” Ezekiel prophesied for a second time concerning these matters, and because it was prophesied twice, this matter was confirmed and established by God: “Asshur is there and all her company: his graves are about him: all of them slain, fallen by the sword: whose graves are set in the sides of the pit, and her company is round about her grave (Ezekiel 32:22-23).” The performance of killing and slaying were a necessary part of God’s end time plan, for killing fulfills the scriptures, but the scriptures also say: “He that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword (Revelation 13:10).” “As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth (Jeremiah 51:49).”

There is one other significant lesson which pertains to the king of Assyria and the killing of sacrifices: God used the city name of “Gilgal” to testify truths against the great day of the Assyrian’s feast. Use of the parable name "Gilgal" in prophesy represents the place wherein the king of Assyria will be hosting his grand gala celebration. Prophecies which use the name Gilgal alleviate any doubt about the future profitableness of the Assyrian's teachings. Listen as God warns his people against going to Gilgal, verifying that the bread in Gilgal is leavened with iniquity, and that their teachings are encouraging transgression. “Come not ye unto Gilgal (Hosea 4:15).” “They sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the fields (Hosea 12:11).” “All their wickedness is in Gilgal: for there I hated them (Hosea 9:15).” “At Gilgal multiply transgression: and bring your sacrifices… and offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven… for this liketh you (Amos 4:4-5).” “Seek not to Beth-el, nor enter into Gilgal… for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Beth-el shall come to nought (Amos 5:5).”

The parable city name of “Gilgal” was attached to a prophecy that was delivered by the prophet Micah. “O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that you may know the righteousness of the Lord (Micah 6:5).” God is asking believers to remember the story of priest named Balaam who was called to curse Israel, by the king of Moab. God told the priest: Only the word that I shall speak onto thee, shalt thou speak. The message that Balaam prophesied unto king Balak that day confirmed that God is not a man that he should lie, or the son of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Additionally God said that if he blesses, it cannot be reversed, and that he has not beheld iniquity in Jacob, nor has he seen perverseness in Israel, his God is with him, and the shout of the king is among them (Numbers 23:19-21)! In other words, God has used Balaam's prophecy to confirm that his words are the truth, and that his end time promises will be fulfilled, therefore all believers everywhere can depend upon it because it is his oath, his promise, and his pledge to his people.

The priest Balaam, whether inadvertently, or not, raised up a mistaken interpretation of scripture before the people, and the people were believing and teaching it (Revelation 2:14). S The scriptures confirm God's jealousy and anger over the matter by saying that God's people were serving Baalim, and not God. This mistake is what God refers to as the stumblingblock of our iniquity, and ultimately this is why we have the religions of the world. The Assyrian is no different than Balaam, for he has raised up iniquity before the eyes of God's people. For this reason believers can see why God will punish all those who hear his testimony against Gilgal, yet still attend the Assyrian's conference. “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good (Numbers 23:19)?”

Now back to the parable: Even upon the king’s best efforts to entice his bidden guests to come unto the event, they remained aloof and dismissive. “But they made light of it, and went there ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise (Matthew 22:5).” The Greek word which was translated into the word “farm” is the same Greek word which was translated, “field;” and the word “merchandise” has to do with the prophets. So when these two clues are offered up together, they serve to help forward the idea that the king’s bidden guests are indeed some of the priests and prophets which have already benefited from his messages. In other words, ironically, the king’s bidden guests, were, and are his seed; they are his sons, and his daughters, in the Lord.

“And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them (Matthew 22:6).” Some of the less honorable priests and prophets did wickedly, for they mistreated the king's messengers which were sent unto them for their good. But despite the wickedness of these less than honorable men, God looked away and allowed affliction to come upon the king of Assyria's servants, because affliction will be poured out upon everyone that is disobeying God's instructions. God defends his people, even the deceived. “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off (Psalm 37:8-9).” “You shall not afflict any… If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry unto at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry; and my wrath shall wax hot, and I WILL KILL YOU with the sword (Exodus 22:22-24).”

“But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city (Matthew 22:7).” This verse is revealing that the king of Assyria's army will have great success and power on the day that they obey God's instructions, and their most glorious victories will be won against those men his own seed, and even against those men who had mistreated his messengers. The parable word “murderers” represents those mischievous priests which had come out and spiritually slain the kings servants, for they were lying in wait for them. “As troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness (Hosea 6:9).” Their mischievous deeds did not go unnoticed. “When the Lord saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons and daughters (Deuteronomy 32:19).”

Regardless of the victories, the king of Assyria remained angry. A full disclosure of the reason for the king of Assyria’s anger is prophesied in a parable about two great eagles. This parable informs believers that certain promises were made between the king of Assyria, and a certain man whom he instructed in the Lord. They covenanted together, but this particular proselyte broke his covenant promise, and as a result, many of the Assyrian’s followers have now joined affinity with another prophet. “Shall he escape that doeth such things? Or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered? …Seeing he despised the oath by breaking covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape. Therefore thus saith the Lord God; As I live, surely mine oath that he despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head (Ezekiel 17:15-19).”

According to evidences of scripture, the new super hero that is leading the priesthood, is no better than the Assyrian. “And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come against my land of Israel, saith the Lord God, that my fury shall come up in my face (Ezekiel 38:18).” The Assyrian’s rage, and his jealousy, play a key role in God’s end time plan. “For the Lord shall rise up… and he shall be wroth… that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act (Isaiah 28:21).” The Assyrian is angry with the man who has broken his covenant promise, and he is angry with the murderers, and he is jealous over every person that deserted his teachings: and now that the affliction has been poured out he has the evidence that he needed and was waiting for. “He hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and strength of the battle (Isaiah 42:25).”

Take another look at the verse which prophesy's damages to the murderers: “But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city (Matthew 22:7).” Whereas “he sent forth his armies,” the king of Assyria will initiate this battle. The word “armies” is crediting him with having prepared many priests, for many of people are ready with the necessary truths, and they are equipped for the battle. He will deploy his troops with instructions from God's word, along with some of the newly revealed truths prophecy. The words “destroyed” and “burned” affirm the success of his work: for his troops are behaving themselves wisely, and they are putting forth the necessary truths which have slain the murderers, and burned up their religious mistakes. “That which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned (Hebrews 6:8).”

But the Assyrian’s anger continued to prevail.“Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy (Matthew 22:8).” Be wise and understand that the Assyrian and his armies were not successful at destroying the "murders" because of their righteousness. “Speak not in thine heart… saying, For my righteousness… Not for thy righteousness… but for the wickedness of these nations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the Lord swore unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Deuteronomy 9:4-5).” The majority of the king of Assyria's bidden guests have done nothing wrong, so why are they esteemed guilty, and referred to as unworthy? The Assyrian cannot curse those whom God hath blessed. “Anger resteth in the bosom of fools (Ecclesiastes 7:9).”

“The master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind (Luke 14:21).” The words “poor, maimed, halt and blind,” are all parable words which depict God’s people; along with all of their mistakes, and all of their infirmities, and all of their religious handicaps. This king is following Jesus’ counsel which he gave back in that day to the chief Pharisee, in that he is inviting those persons whom every host is counseled to invite. “When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: and thou shalt be blessed, for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just (Luke 14:13-14).” Notice that by heeding Jesus' words the Assyrian will have earned himself a guarantee, that at the resurrection of the just, he and his followers will blessed with blessings. The Assyrian has followed Jesus’ advice, however he has added a few of his own choice words, saying: “go into the streets and lanes of the city.” These words imply that although the king’s invitation is reaching out to more people, it is still only going out as far as to the people that respect Christianity’s laws.

“And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper (Luke 14:22-24).” The parable word “highway” refers to the paths of just men that obey God’s commandments, however they are confused, and they do not understand God’s will for end times. “The highway of the upright is to depart from evil (Proverbs 16:17).” The parable word “hedge” refers to the paths of believers who consider themselves to be among God’s people, and yet they frequently transgress against God’s word. “The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns (Proverbs 15:19).” Whereas the definition of the word “compel” is to forcibly oblige someone to do something, this verse is saying that the Assyrian is now advocating that his servants go out and forcibly try to convince Christianity’s holdouts to come in unto him, insisting that they all need to attend his conference. The words, “that my house may be filled” expose his mischievous objective: for although the Assyrian has a desire to do good works, yet he is still coveting a large following for his own glory. He is withholding and even denying some of the newly revealed truths of end times, therefore he is not following God's instructions. “He shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many (Daniel 11:44).” “Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil (Habakkuk 2:9).”

“As many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both good and bad: and the wedding was furnished with guests (Matthew 22:10).” The words “marriage” and “wedding” are once again stark reminders of the Lord’s controversy. The king of Assyria still trusts in the laws of Christianity, and his teachings are purposed to maintain its rule over the people. He has lost the Holy Spirit for this iniquity: although he probably will never admit or confess this rebuke, not even unto himself. Losing the Holy Spirit is a private rebuke which testifies unto the believer's soul: It is a darkness which is purposed to certify the Lord’s disapproval with your ways. It is also a punishment that can easily be ignored, for it is discrete. “For the iniquity of his covetousness I was wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on forwardly in the way of his heart (Isaiah 57:17).”

Because of its discreteness, losing the Holy Spirit is a punishment that God calls, a covering; nevertheless it is correcting punishment. According to God’s end time plan, every believer that hears the Assyrian’s teachings, is covered by God's grace, so that all the while they are being privately rebuked, they will not suffer the affliction of God’s correcting pestilence unless they disobey those prominent laws, which are part of his instructions. “O God the Lord… thou hast covered my head in the day of battle (Psalm 140:7).” This truth further clarifies a prophecy which God testified against Christianity, as well as against the Assyrian. “Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so… Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee… Thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O Covering cherub (Ezekiel 28:14-16).”

The parable continues: “And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless (Matthew 22:11-12).” The wedding garment has to do with outward appearances, things like religious beliefs, or other things that can be changed. “All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6).” Outward appearances are technicalities, because they can be corrected, as well as removed. “All the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling (Ezekiel 26:16).”

“Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen (Matthew 22:13-14).” This is a gross misrepresentation of Jesus’ words. Jesus once concluded a parable, saying, “many are called, but few are chosen.” This parable testifies that many believers will be called to go into the Lord’s vineyard, to help God prepare his people for end times. According to the insinuation of the parable, as well as to Jesus’ cleverly worded concluding remarks, the people which hear the covenant message “last” will have less time to transgress against God’s word, so many of them will be the first to enter into the gates of everlasting life; whereas those which heard the message “first” will have more time to complain about God’s goodness, and more time to disobey and transgress against God’s instructions, so they will not be entering into life until after they have received the recompense of their err. Few, that is to say, a remnant, will immediately enter into the gates of truth, because very few will keep God’s instructions, and very few will sacrifice their own lives in order to follow after the truth. God is not going to discriminate against his people and select only a remnant to save, but relatively few believers will sacrifice themselves in order to follow after the Lord: so these faithful believers are what this verse refers to as, the chosen. “So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many are called, but few chosen (Matthew 20:16).” “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it (Matthew 7:14).”

Believers and people with authority, such as the king of Assyria, are not suppose to cast people out of their assemblies, but rather they are suppose to cast lying spirits out of the deceived. “He cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick (Matthew 8:16).” God is not willing that any should perish: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8).” “These signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils (Mark 16:17).” The King of Assyria is still deceived, and he is not obeying God's voice, and he is corrupting his followers. If, and when Assyrian publicly acknowledges and confesses everything regarding his involvement with the covenant message, then the speechless, as well as everyone without a wedding garment, will be praising God. “When the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marveled (Matthew 9:33).”

In conclusion: think again upon the fourteenth chapter of the book of Luke: think about where Jesus was, and who he was with, as well as about why he was led to set forth the kingdom of heaven parable. All of the Pharisees and lawyers that were with Jesus on that day, wanted to know whether Jesus was of God or not. Jesus preformed a miracle of healing right before their eyes and that should have convinced them. However despite witnessing the miracle, they continued to be offended by Jesus. Their minds were hardened: they had already determined within themselves that they would look for ways to discredit Jesus. Jesus responded to these men with great grace. To show his love for even them, Jesus offered them wise counsel, saying that they should invite all of God's people when they make a feast, not just the privileged; and his beneficial counsel came with a word of promise. That scene conveyed a truth for the edification of today's believers: for everything that has happened, will happen.

So you see, the most ungodly offense of that day is discovered in the setting of the parable. Today's religious rulers are in like manner making the same offense, for they are blindly following after religious doctrines, and they are believed even above God’s word. All of today's priests and prophets are pinning their hope and pride on the rules of their religious heritage. They have closed their minds, and they were ignoring all of the evidence that is right before them. They can know the truth if they study, and pray. When believers are following God’s will, then there is power, and a plenty of evidence, and there is Holy Spirit confirmation. How can we follow after the iniquities of our forefathers, and ignore the evidence that is right before our eyes?

So what about the Assyrian's great supper? What will happen to his guests? Every priest or prophet that knows the truth about attending, and disobeys God's word by gathering at the Assyrian’s table, will be punished. They will either remain spiritually dead, or else they will lose the Holy Spirit, and many of them will suffer the noisome pestilence, and some of them will even suffer the affliction. Find evidence of their punishments in the verses: “Gilgal shall surely go into captivity (Amos 5:5).” “In that day… the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians (Isaiah 19:23).” “Who shall repay him for what he hath done? Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb (Job 21:31-32).”

Think once again upon the cutting remark that the offended guest made against Jesus: “Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God (Luke 14:15).” What irony: Jesus was giving them pure doctrine which came forth from God, and it is the only bread that is not compromised: the kingdom of heaven's bread comes from understanding that is found parables, and studying, and interpretations, which are compromised by man's limited ability to understand God. The host, because he was a chief Pharisee, was presumed to be the man with greater understanding of God's word, so his excellency was defended above Jesus' goodness. Today the Assyrian is sitting in the very same seat that the chief Pharisee once sat in, and his helpers are assuming that his knowledge is worthy of all respect, even above God's word. Although the Assyrian's message has fallen short of a full disclosure of God's end time plan, scripture affirms that every person who is either called, or bidden, or in any ways invited to come unto the Assyrian’s feast, will be blessed: even those that do not attend his conference. “Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the lamb (Revelation 19:9).”

Manifesting Our Righteousness

The very words “end times” and “Judgment Day” are unmistakeable reminders that the scriptures have not been fulfilled: they testify to the world that a performance of the things of end times, is inevitable, and it is certain. Let all the world be awakened, because “I say, brethren, the time is short (1Corinthians 7:29).” “Because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth (Romans 9:28).”

God gave believers the covenant message as a way to wake them up, for they need to get prepared for end times. The covenant message raises up God's voice, because it promotes the hidden messages that were delivered so long ago through God's servants, the ancient prophets. Through the voices of the ancient prophets God confirmed that he would send a covenant messenger unto his people before the great and terrible day his coming. This particular message was clearly stated in the third chapter of the book of Malachi, and for your convenience it is quoted and printed below. If believers will think about what this prophetic message is insinuating, they can discern that the covenant message was intended for the good of all of God's people, for it is purposed to prepare God's people for that day. Furthermore, the voices of the ancient prophets declare that all of God's people are to receive and hear God's messengers, so listen to the voice of the covenant message, for its still, small voice is purposed to be for your benefit. Whereas God has written and confirmed these matters, let the people arise from a spirit of disinterest, and let them have a renewed desire to know, and do, God’s will. “He that doeth the will of God abideth for ever (1John 2:17).” “Be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is (Ephesians 5:17).” “Awake thou that sleepest (Ephesians 5:14).” “Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord (Isaiah 51:9).”

“Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me… even the messenger of the covenant… As a refiner… and he shall purify the sons of Levi… Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the Lord… And I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers… For I am the Lord… Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord (Malachi 3:1-7).”

Ignoring the covenant message equates to ignoring the voice of the Lord, for God puts no difference between his voice, and the voices of his messengers. Evidence of this truth is found in the testimonies of the ancient prophets: “Wisdom crieth without… in the city she uttereth her words, saying, How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, and ye fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; but ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: for that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord: they would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices… But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil (Proverbs 1:20-33).”

The covenant message has brazenly affirmed that end times are purposed to be a time wherein God will arise and he will utterly destroy religion, and every believer will be cleansed from their mistaken religious ways. The ancient prophets scripted evidence and discrete proof of these radical changes, in such verses as: “Wonder marvelously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you (Habakkuk 1:5).” “Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder (Isaiah 29:13-14).” “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent (1Corinthians 1:19).” “I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not… Hear, ye deaf: and look, ye blind, that ye may see (Isaiah 42:16-18).” “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God in one Lord (Deuteronomy 6:4).” “I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it (Ezekiel 21:27).” “And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: And I will make an everlasting covenant with them (Jeremiah 32:39-40).” “And I will bring you into the bond of the covenant (Ezekiel 20:37).”

“Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew (Deuteronomy 32:1-2).” “Hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me (Ezekiel 33:7).” “He that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears (Ezekiel 24:26).” “The Lord shall cause his glorious voice to be heard (Isaiah 30:30).” “They shall be all taught of God (John 6:45).” “For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent (Zephaniah 3:9).” “And they shall know that I am the Lord their God… when I have left none of them any more there (Ezekiel 39:28).” “None shall remain in it (Jeremiah 51:62).”

Also be forewarned that God will be raising up an Islamic prophet who will come with an army of believers. They are God’s weapons of war, and they will come to correct the deceived, as well as the deceivers, and the mistaken beliefs of many generations. Prayers are already being offered up to the Lord, asking him to bring this prophet unto his people: there is evidence of these prayers in scripture. “Hear, Lord, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help to him from his enemies (Deuteronomy 33:7).” “O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee (Jeremiah 14:7).”

This leader and his army of followers are coming to fulfill God's word: their mission is to broadcast the covenant message. The next few verses are places wherein the ancient prophets spoke about this leader, and about his army of followers. “God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran (Habakkuk 3:3).” “I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct his ways (Isaiah 45:13).” “Who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? For who is like me? And who will appoint me the time? And who is that shepherd that will stand before me (Jeremiah 49:19)?” “I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: he shall come upon princes as upon mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay (Isaiah 41:25).” “Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of earth… They are cruel, and will not show mercy… every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon (Jeremiah 50: 41-42).” “He shall stand and feed in the strength of the Lord… and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth (Micah 5:4).” “Who raised up a righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave nations before him, and made him rule over kings (Isaiah 41:2)?”

One question that will surely be asked and heard among God’s people, is, Could this prophet be, The Antichrist? The answer is: Absolutely not, for this prophet and his followers, will be talking about Jesus. “Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit the confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: and every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is the spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world (1John 4:2-3).” “Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: but he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also (1John 2:23).” Believers must help others see that this prophet and his army of followers have come forth to do God’s will. “Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous (1John 3:7).” Everyone who believes that God's chosen prophet is the antichrist, and who raises up his voice in protest against him, is a hypocritical liar who is far off from the Lord. “Perfect love casteth out fear… If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar… And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also (1John 4:18-21).”

God has instructed and taught his chosen leader to be a righteous judge. “The Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. Be wise therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are they that put their trust in him (Psalm 2:7-12).”

It is also necessary to understand that according to God’s word, if believers want to be delivered from the forthcoming end time corrections, punishments, and judgments, then they must repent and do something which promotes God's end time message. "Wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead (James 2:20)?" “The gospel must first be published among all nations (Mark 13:10).” Taking part in the publication of the newly revealed truths of prophecy is evidence of your righteousness. “I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe (John 13:19).” “Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? And beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? Yea, there is none that showed, yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words (Isaiah 41:26).” “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken (Luke 24:25).” “For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all (Romans 11:32).” “The Lord shall rise up… that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act (Isaiah 28:21).”

Confessing your mistakes as well as the mistakes of your religion will not only manifest your own righteousness, but your confessions will also manifest God's righteousness. “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them (Romans 1:17-18).”

Ten Virgins Went Forth to Meet the Bridegroom

A Parable Concerning Marriage and the Resurrection of the Dead

“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins (Matthew 25:1).” Before believers are able to receive the interpretation and the information that is hidden in the parable of the ten virgins, it is necessary to define and verify the parable meaning of the words, bride, bridegroom, and marriage. The word "bride" is perhaps the simplest way, and word, to start with, for its parable meaning is clearly stated in prophecy. “Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife. And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem (Revelation 21:9-10).” “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband (Revelation 21:2).” According to this evidence, the parable word “bride” pertains to the body of believers which have prepared themselves, and are waiting for their Lord. “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready (Revelation 19:7).”

The parable meaning of the word "marriage" is a somewhat less obvious. This is a good place to interrupt the interpretation of this parable, long enough to make a covenant message clarification. The covenant message has been consistently likening the new covenant to a marriage covenant: however this comparison is dangerous because of the parable meaning of the word, marriage. Jesus taught believers that: “The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection of the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage (Luke 20:34-35).” This piece of evidence is suggesting, as well as clarifying, that marriage is only a viable option until the day that God arises and pours out his spirit upon his people: after that it will be an obsolete practice. “When they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven (Mark 12:25).” The disavowing of this expression will in no wise, change, or affect, the new covenant, for the new covenant is an everlasting covenant which will remain intact and unchanged for ever.

But the expression of likening the new covenant to a marriage covenant is being disavowed because of who the “bridegroom” is. “He that hath the bride is the bridegroom (John 3:29).” In prophecy, the word “bridegroom” pertains to every priest or prophet that uses Christianity’s powers of persuasion to convince others to know the Lord Jesus Christ. Many of the believers that love that message, inadvertently “marry” their priest. In other words, these believers depend upon their priest, and they begin to trust and believe, that, like a god, everything he says is right, and it is the truth. Every bridegroom has at some point misrepresented God's word, and yet God is using them to fulfill his word. “As a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee (Isaiah 62:5).” God will judge the bridegroom’s heart: is he glorifying God and his word? Or is he busy promoting his religion, so that he can increase the size of his congregation, and ultimately his financial stability? “Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge (Hebrews 13:4).” “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels (Isaiah 61:10).”

Believers that believe the truth of the covenant message and agree with instructions, have one final step that is required of them before they can enter into the everlasting kingdom: they must step out in faith and do something that promotes the kingdom’s message. Proof and evidence of this requirement is hidden in another parable: this parable testifies that an unprofitable servant was cast into the outer darkness because he took the one talent which he was given, and he buried it in the sand (Matthew 25:30). Do something for the Lord, and for the glory of his kingdom, for this is how believers will confess to the world that they know who, and what they believe, and it is not the popular arguments of the religious majority. “A remnant shall be saved (Romans 9:27).” It is by taking this final step that believers will be justified, and their inheritances will be earned. When a righteous believer deliberately does something for the kingdom of God, then God will send his Holy Spirit to rise up in that believer, and that believer will be thoroughly blessed: and he will know that he is truly doing the will of the Father. “Oh how great is thy goodness… which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men (Psalm 31:19).”

Taking note of the final step is relevant to the parable of the ten virgins, because the parable word “bride” pertains exclusively to the believers that have not taken this final step. Believers who have already done something which promotes the kingdom message are called “friends” of the bridegroom: they are not the bride. “The friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice (John 3:29).” “Friends” of the bridegroom are also believers that are waiting for their Lord, but while these believers are waiting they are promoting the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and they are increasing their understanding of end times, so that when the bridegroom finally arrives they will be able to instruct others, and tell them what they must do in order to receive the Holy Spirit. “Ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately (Luke 12:36).”

The apostle Paul delivered a message that reveals God’s sentiments concerning marriage. “Then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better (1Corinthians 7:38).” This acknowledgment testifies that it is better to have believers spend some time on their own studying the scriptures, then to have them completely dependant upon a bridegroom, who is himself compassed with infirmities. “They shall be all taught of God (John 6:45).”

Now for the parable: “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish (Matthew 25:1-2).” These ten virgins collectively represent the bride. There were only five groups of virgins to begin with, but they were divided into ten, because some of the people within each of the five groups failed to bring any oil. The five virgins, are: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, the priesthood; and the fifth group of believers are a select group of heathen, which although they believe, they do not attend regular worship service at the house of God. All ten of these virgins have acquired an understanding of God’s ways from the scriptures: for the lamp in their hands is their testimony of their faithfulness. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path (Psalms 119:105).” “The commandment is a lamp; and the law is light (Proverbs 6:23).”

“They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps (Matthew 25:3-4).” Believers have generally associated the parable word "oil" with an anointing of the Holy Spirit, but the parable word "oil" actually pertains to accurately understanding the anointed truth of God’s word, and having your beliefs and thoughts agree with it. In essence, "oil" is the hidden understanding that God's two chosen prophets have been promoting, unto, as well as, through, the priesthood. Proof of this understanding is found in the book of Zachariah: “I looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: and two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying… What be these two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves? …Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth (Zechariah 4:2-5; 4:12-14).” So logically the interpretation of the five foolish virgins which have no oil, is that these virgins are believers who are completely ignorant, and oblivious to the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and the covenant message.

“While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept (Matthew 25:5).” The word “tarried” insinuates that the bridegroom has kept the virgins waiting for a considerable length of time. “Though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry (Habakkuk 2:3).” All ten of the virgins have ceased from their watching, despite the warnings. “I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken (Jeremiah 6:17).” “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is (Mark 13:33).” “Let us not sleep, as others do; but let us watch and be sober (1Thessalonian 5:6).” “If thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee (Revelation 3:3).”

“At midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps (Matthew 25:6-7).” The words “at midnight” and “cry”attest to the commotions that will erupt as soon as the prophets begin to sound their hidden messages concerning the newly revealed truths of prophecy. "They shall fight everyone against his brother, and everyone against his neighbor; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom (Isaiah 19:2)." “The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the Lord of hosts mustereth the host of the battle (Isaiah 13:4).” Without any hesitation, all ten of the virgins will arise in response to their Lord: for this is the resurrection of the dead! The words "resurrection the dead" pertain to the moment that every believer is awakened, and they are forced to decide what they will believe in the matter of iniquity verses the truth of God's word. Every believer who has not heard the covenant message, or who has never attempted to promote it, will take part in the resurrection of the dead. Proof of this is evidenced in the words: "All of the virgins arose (Matthew 25:7)." “They took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom (Matthew 25:1).” “Let the bridegroom go forth out of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet (Joel 2:16).”

“And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves (Matthew 25:8-9).” The response of the so-called "five wise virgins" testifies of their sorry state of affairs. They sent the uninformed virgins back to the prophets to seek and find out the newly revealed truths of prophecy for themselves, but in so doing the five wise virgins were transgressing against the Lord. Transgression is knowing the truth of God’s word, but electing not to do it. Believers are commanded to give to everyone that asks: “Give to every man that asketh of thee (Luke 6:30).” “Be ready always to give an answer (1Peter 3:15).” The Lord has commanded believers to labor and increase their understandings of scripture for the benefit of bringing others into a right relationship with him: “Let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth (Ephesians 4:28).” “Every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor (1Corinthians 3:8).” “That servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes… for unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required (Luke 12:47-48).”

The response of the five wise virgins, which were not so wise, was an attempt to keep the truth that they learned, hidden, because they hoped to postpone the inevitable day of the Lord; but God has spoken against it. “Thou shalt not… decline after many to wrest judgment (Exodus 23:2).” According to God’s word, believers are to execute judgment. “O house of David, thus saith the Lord; Execute judgment in the morning… lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings (Jeremiah 21:12).” These slothful virgins were afraid that there were not enough informed supporters of the covenant message to convert the multitudes of God’s people. “Men’s hearts failing them for fear (Luke 21:26).” Fear is a sin, because fear reveals that there is a lack of faith in what God can do. “There is no restraint to the Lord to save by many or by few (1Samuel 14:6).” “He will not stay them when his voice is heard (Job 37:4).”

God gave believers a statue against fearing end times. Before reviewing the statute, it is important to understand that every God given statute is a documented confirmation of what God expects of his people, if they want to inherit his blessings, and if they hope to have him fulfill his promises. Find evidence of this in the words: “Now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good (Deuteronomy 10:12-13)?” The statutes and commandments that God gave unto Moses during the times wherein Israel received her covenant, are the very same instructions and commandments that God continued to present and reaffirm throughout all of the pages of scripture.

The statute that was given unto Moses against fearing the events of end times, reads: “If thou shalt say in thine heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them? Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the Lord thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt; the great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the Lord thy God brought thee out: so shall the Lord thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid (Deuteronomy 7:17-19).” Several other places wherein the prophets reaffirmed that same message, include: “Nothing shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19).” “I will save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong (Zechariah 8:13).” “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer (Revelation 2:10).”

There are several other statutes which should be called to remembrance, because they are important to the understanding of end times. One of these statutes is a warning that believers are not to forsake the Lord (Deuteronomy 8:11). “The Lord is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you (2Chronicles 15:2).” Forsaking the Lord equates to forsaking his word. A second statute which should be called to remembrance, involves the worshipping of false prophets (Deuteronomy 4:19). Believers are forewarned that many false prophets will rise up in the last days: they are counted among Jesus' end time signs. “Many false prophets shall arise, and shall deceive many (Matthew 24:11).” False prophets are religious leaders that have stopped following the Lord, and they are disregarding his word. A prophet’s decision as to whether or not he will follow the Lord, is directly proportional to his love and understanding of the scriptures (Deuteronomy 13:4). No scripture is of any private interpretation, therefore every honest and true interpretation of prophecy will have scripture verses that prove and verify it. “It is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it (Deuteronomy 30:11-14).”

The only true and accurate litmus test as to whether a prophet is a false prophet or not, is to question and judge whether the prophet is using scripture to back up his every claim. “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine: for in so doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee (1Timothy 4:16).” “We have a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place (2Peter 1:19).” “Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name… and shall deceive many (Matthew 24:4-5).” “Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness (Luke 11:35)."

Another good statute that is worthy to call to remembrance in light of end times, is a commandment to hear the words that God has given unto his servants the prophets (Deuteronomy 5:27-29). This statute was prevalent in the old testament. It was implied and rehearsed in God's claims that the leaders of his people are not hearkening to the words of the prophets. By presenting these remarks, God was warning his people that their leaders are not always paying attention to the words of scripture, which indeed are the words of the ancient prophets. Consider this carefully: the words of the ancient prophets are being loudly professed, as well as quoted in the covenant message, and yet many believers, and particularly priests, are either disregarding, or ignoring the message. In essence, these believers, and these leaders, are breaking God's statute. God verified that he would reveal the hidden truths of scripture, and that he would do nothing before he revealed his hidden agenda to his servants the prophets. Wherefore, it is not unreasonable to conclude that it will be through his servants the prophets that God will confirm the hidden truths of prophecy. If believers refuse to consider the covenant message, and God arises and executes judgment upon them: who then is righteous, the believers that refused knowledge, or God? “O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard. What could have been done more (Isaiah 5:3-4)?” The next few paragraphs are dedicated to the Lord: they serve as confirmation of these matters, and as a testimony and a witness on behalf of God’s righteousness. Hear the words of the ancient prophets:

“I earnestly protested unto your fathers… rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice. Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked everyone in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do, but they did them not. And the Lord said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words… The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers. Therefore… I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them (Jeremiah 11:7-11).”

“There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known (Matthew 10:26).” “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets (Amos 3:7).” “I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I showed thee… Will not ye declare it? I have showed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them. They are created now, and not from the beginning… Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewst not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously (Isaiah 48:5-8).”

“And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the Lord, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not; Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave to you and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh. And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, even the whole seed of Ephraim (Jeremiah 7:13-15).”

“For this city hath been to me as a provocation of mine anger and of my fury from the day that they built it even unto this day; that I should remove it from before my face, because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. They have turned unto me the back, and not the face: though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not hearkened to receive instruction (Jeremiah 32:31-33).” “No man repented of his wickedness, saying, What have I done (Jeremiah 8:6)?”

“The virgin of Israel hath done a very horrible thing (Jeremiah 18:13).” Scripture confirms that many believers have given their hand in marriage unto the king of Babylon. “Put yourselves in array against Babylon… Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand (Jeremiah 50:14-15).” In other words, believers are marrying some of the false prophets, and not God. “Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you (Jeremiah 3:14).” The lies of the rebellious prophets, cannot deliver them. “He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee (Isaiah 44:20-22).”

One final statute that is worthy of consideration is a commandment against coveting your neighbor’s property. Believers are to stop attempting to convert every person of another faith to their religion. Christians are guilty of breaking this statute. Why should they try to convert everyone to one religion, when every religion is riddled with flaws and mistakes. Trying to convert other believers is not only covetous, but it's unprofitable, therefore God has spoken against it. “Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbor’s wife, neither covet thy neighbor’s house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, his ass, or anything that is thy neighbor’s (Deuteronomy 5:21).” “If a man shall take his brother’s wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother’s nakedness; they shall be childless (Leviticus 20:21).” “Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth (Deuteronomy 2:5).” “Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil! Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul (Habakkuk 2:9).”

Whereas some priests and religious leaders are refusing to promote and study the covenant message, they are, in effect, refusing to receive the words of the ancient prophets: consequently, they are breaking one of God's statutes, and they will be facing God’s judgments. “Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of his covenant, which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall you be my people, and I will be your God (Jeremiah 11:3-4).”

Now for the conclusion of the parable: “And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, but he answered and said, Verily, I say unto you, I know you not (Matthew 25:10-12).” These words imply that some of the five foolish virgins were of good understanding, and they quickly found out and accepted the truths of the covenant message, and they avoided the wedding, and entered immediately into the everlasting kingdom; but those who were not so quick to believe, entered not in: and as for the five not-so-wise virgins, they went to the marriage, and none of them entered into the kingdom, for they were not permitted in. When God arises, the doors to the kingdom will be shut. “There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life (Revelation 21:27).” “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able (Luke 13:24).” “There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out (Luke 13:28).” “He also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity (Isaiah 31:2).” “God repays them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face (Deuteronomy 7:10).” “These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth (Revelation 3:7).”

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh (Matthew 25:13).” Be wise and understand that what the friends of the bridegroom are hoping and waiting for, is an unmistakable sign that confirms the authenticity of a prophet. However at this point, even their waiting and watching is a testimony against them, for it clearly shows their fears, as well as their lack of faith. Evidence and proof that the newly revealed teachings of the covenant message are the truth are already all around us, for some of its newly revealed understandings are already being taught in the pulpits, and shouldn't that be all the proof and evidence that is necessary to convince the skeptics? “An evil and adulteress generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall be no sign given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas… and Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonah (Matthew 12:39-41).”

When God arises and the truths of salvation are verified, then the doors to the kingdom of heaven will be shut. Afterwards, every new convert will be required to acknowledge and confess the truths of the covenant message, as well as their own guilt concerning the matter, before they can gain access to the kingdom, and receive everlasting life. “I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early (Hosea 5:15).” The scriptures confirm a few very specific things that God will require believers to acknowledge: “Acknowledge the Son (1John 2:23).” “Acknowledge the son of the hated (Deuteronomy 21:17).” “Acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed (Jeremiah 3:13).” “Submit yourselves… to every one that helpeth with us, and laboreth… for they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such (1Corinthians 16:18).” “Hear... what I have done; and... acknowledge my might (Isaiah 33:13).”

“Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness (Isaiah 1:27).” “For I the Lord love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed (Isaiah 61:9).”

Jesus' Parable About Forgiveness

“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto… (Matthew 18:21-22).” Stop and think about the question that prompted Jesus to deliver this kingdom of heaven parable. The question, as well as Jesus' response, both pertain to having forgiveness. However, the kingdom of heaven parable that Jesus delivered in response to this question not only pertains to forgiveness, but it also pertains to judging, and to having judgment. So before interpreting the lesson of this prophecy it is beneficial to consider the implications of these two parable words.

Even referring to the Day of the Lord as "Judgment Day" manifests the significant roll that judgment will have during these times. Believers can determine the parable meaning of the word "judgment"by considering what is being said in an elaborated version of the name that was used to depict that very day. “The day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God (Romans 2:5).” This verse is associating the word "judgment" with having the ability to correctly discern between good, and evil. This is significant, for it insinuates that not only is Judgment Day going to be a day wherein people will be witnessing God's wrath, but it is also going to be a day wherein God's people will be witnessing God's amazing ability to spare the innocent, and punish the guilty. “Thou art righteous, O Lord… because thou hast judged thus (Revelation 16:5).” “True and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth (Revelation 19:2).” Because God verified that his righteousness in judgment will be witnessed on that day, believers can perceive and know that on that day many people will be testifying of God's righteousness, and they will be praising God for fulfilling his word.

“The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment to the son (John 5:22).” Jesus Christ and his followers are the believers that are called, and anointed to be the people that are doing the judging during these times. “Jesus commanded us to… testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of the quick and the dead (Acts 10:42).” “He hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead (Acts 17:31).” God appointed Jesus Christ and those who are following him in the regeneration to the position of judge, because these believers have the Holy Spirit. With the Spirit as their guide, these believers will execute righteous judgment. “If I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me (John 8:16).” “As I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father (John 5:30).”

Think about the words "in the regeneration" and what truly mean. These words pertain to the days wherein God's people will be learning the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and exposing the mistaken thoughts, and beliefs of religion. Are you following Jesus in these things? “Verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Matthew 19:28).” When Jesus spoke these words, he was testifying and verifying that his followers would be the anointed judges during end times, but Jesus also gave his followers a very important warning: “With what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged (Matthew 7:2).”

Judging is not about hurling insults at fellow believers, and it's not about promoting violence against people of other religions. “Why doest thou judge thy brother? Or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ (Romans 14:10).” “Be ye perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment (1Corinthian 1:10).” Judging is about speaking the truth of God’s word, in love, for the purpose of helping the deceived recover themselves from the mistaken beliefs of their religion. It is outrageous to condemn other believers simply because of their religious beliefs. Judges that offend in this fashion are not only breaking God’s law, but they are judging in a way that provokes God to wrath, because it offends and infuriates his people. “Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaks evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law but a judge (James 4:11).” Ponder a verse of scripture that manifests the true objective of a righteous judge: “If… there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: Thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth (1Corinthians 14:24-25).”

Before judging others, believers should judge themselves: this is done by making sure that you have the Holy Spirit. “If we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world (1Corinthians 11:31-32).” Begin to judge yourself by considering whether or not the words of Jesus Christ and his apostles are truly written in your mind, and in your heart. Believers that walk with the Holy Spirit are no longer selfishly living unto themselves: they give up the comforts and eases of this life in order to bring others into better understanding of God's word. Spirit led believers are always available to help the Lord fulfill his word. “They which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again (2Corinthians 5:15).” “We are laborers together with God (1Corinthians 3:9).” “And joint-heirs with Christ, if so be that we suffer with him (Romans 8:17).” “We ourselves glory in you… for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer (2Thessalonians 1:4-5).”

Exactly who are the anointed judges called to judge? “If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day (John 12:47-48).” The crucial dividing words are "believers," and "those who believe not," for Jesus and his followers are not called to judge the unbelievers. When a righteous judge tries to show someone the newly revealed truths of prophecy, if that person exhibits animosity, and offense or disdain, then the judge is to leave their rebellious soul unto the judgment of the Lord God Almighty. Scripture testifies that after God pours out the affliction of Salvation Day, the people that continue to reject instruction and oppose the newly revealed truths of prophecy, will suffer the attacks of the wicked: and if that doesn't convince them to believe the truth, then they will suffer the affliction of God's wrath on Judgment Day. In every case, every unbeliever will receive the reward of his, or her, own doing. “The Lord shall judge his people (Hebrews 10:30).” “Them that are without God judgeth (1Corinthians 5:13).” “Whoremongers and adulterers God will judge (Hebrews 13:4).” “Babylon... shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her (Revelation 18:8; 18:10).”

After understanding the truth about God’s parable use of the words "judge" and "judgment," the parable on forgiveness is ready for interpretation: “Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants (Matthew 18:23).” The words “certain king” specify that the accounting which is being done, is being done by just one person. This man is consistently referred to throughout the parable as, lord, and yet there is one verse which seemingly indicates that this man is a “fellow-servant.” This clue implies that the judge is a leader who has acquired a great deal of admiration and respect from the people that work with him: arguably his peers are persuaded and convinced that this judge is being led by the Spirit of God. Another discernible point concerning this man, is that he is someone who knows the covenant message, for the parable indicates that this man demonstrates not only the power to judge, but also the power to deliver a man unto the tormenting pestilence. Because of these two valid and discernible points, it is conceivable that this parable is prophesying truths about God’s chosen prophet: a man whom he hath raised up from the Islamic nation: “Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings (Isaiah 41:2).” Before moving on to the next verse, note that this formerly Islamic lord is said to be in the process of taking into account his own servants: which words imply that he is already judging believers within his own nation.

“And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all he had, and payment to be made (Matthew 18:24-25).” Before discerning the meaning of this verse, the parable words "talent" and "sold" must be interpreted. Let's start with the word "talent." There is an implied hint of interpretation in the scriptures concerning the word "talent." This word seemingly references a person’s soul. Three convincing arguments for reaching this conclusion, include: “Stones” are likened to talents (1Peter 2:5; Revelation 16:21); Gold, silver, brass, and iron talents were given for the service of God’s house (1Chronicals 29:7); and David’s crown was said to be one talent of gold (2Samuel 12:30).

In prophecy, the parable word “sold” pertains to using lies and mischief to convince others to uphold, and have respect for certain untrue beliefs that separate them from the Holy Spirit: they are sold into spiritual death. Verses that clarify the meaning of this word, include: “For your iniquities have ye sold yourselves (Isaiah 50:1).” “They… sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger (2Kings 17:17).” Anyone that tells lies, or withholds the newly revealed truths of prophecy from a priest or prophet for the purpose of deceiving them, is not only selling that leader into spiritual death, but they are also selling all the people that sit under his realm of influence. This is why the judge in this portion of the parable is depicted as commanding that the thief's wife, children, and all he had, be sold. Everyone that is sold, is deceived, consequently they are unknowingly working against God, and against his word. “We are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish (Ester 7:4).” The act of lying, or withholding newly revealed truths of prophecy for the purpose of selling God’s people, is abomination. “The land shall not be sold forever: for the land is mine (Leviticus 25:23).” “Behold, I will raise them out of the place whither ye have sold them, and will return your recompense upon your own head (Joel 3:7).”

As for the interpretation of the afore mentioned verse concerning the perpetrator that owed a thousand talents and was brought before a judge: for reason of the interpretation of the word, talent, as well as for reason of the sentence which was served against the guilty, the interpretation of this portion of the parable begins by acknowledging that a thief was caught stealing converts. Find evidence concerning the sentencing of the thief, in the verse: "If a thief be found breaking up, and... if the sun be risen upon him... he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft (Exodus 22:2-3)." Surely the judge and his helpers are intentionally intending to deceive the perpetrator and his followers, for the parable confesses that the judge commanded him sold: but God prepared a better way. “Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee (Proverbs 20:22).” The mischievous man that owed this judge a thousand talents, is arguably an Assyrian who was given a door of opportunity to reach the Islamic nation for the cause of Christ, but rather than teach the people the covenant message, the Assyrian was covetously converting faithful Muslims to the practices and ways of traditional Christianity. In effect, he was stealing converts. “Mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes. And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double; because they have defiled my land, they have filled mine inheritance with the carcasses of their detestable and abominable things (Jeremiah 16:17-18).”

God has mercifully given the king of Assyria, as well as Nebuchadnezzar, a full disclosure of his end time plan, but there still remains one important key that has escaped much attention. “I will give unto thee the key of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19).” Forgiveness is that key, and this is a crucial key, because not only it will loose this thief, but it will open the doors of the everlasting kingdom. God's people must forgive persons of other religions for their transgressions, as well as for every mischievous mistake that was made in the name of religion. Having forgiveness allows people to freely share the truths of God’s word with their enemies, as well as their adversaries. When believers perceive that religion's teachings are rooted deep in the hearts and minds of all God's people, then they can forgive those who have either mistreated them, or their fellow-believers, because of their religion. Forgiveness changes the heart, and it allows God's people to become righteous judges, for it works to ensure that believers have true compassion and mercy upon all of the deceived. “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors… For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your heavenly Father forgive your trespasses (Matthew 6:12-15).”

The parable continues: “The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt (Matthew 18:26-27).” The word “worship” insinuates that when this thief was confronted with his crimes, fear and guilt caused him to plead for the judge's leniency. The word “loosed” confirms that the judge believed God. He was moved with compassion for the people of God, wherefore the judge forgave his adversary, and confessed unto him all that was lacking from his understanding of the covenant message. This judge was able to forgive the dealings of this crafty servant of the Lord, because he had wisely considered the converts which were stolen, to be on loan to the Lord. “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again (Proverbs 19:17).”

“But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt (Matthew 18:28-30).” Because the parable word "owed" is often attributed to the prophets, this verse is implying that the unjust perpetrator is himself, a prophet. People owe prophets a certain debt of gratitude, because they are responsible for bringing forth new understandings and the word of God, before it is ever desired, or believed. Prophets often suffer mistreatment and the misunderstanding of others, and the ill-treatment usually comes from the very people that they are trying to reach with the truth of God's word. Ponder a verse of scripture that reveals the true meaning of the parable word, owe: “I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides (Philemon 1:19).” When believers consider the actions that are depicted in the parable, it becomes increasingly obvious that the recently released prophet who is imprisoning a fellow servant, is fully aware of the covenant message: he is either the king of Assyria, or else he is another prophet that has respect for, and believes the Assyrians's teachings. In any case, the appalling deeds of this prophet, testify against him.

This defiant, and recently released judge has rejected some of the newly revealed truths of prophecy: and furthermore, he has disregarded the testimony of God's chosen prophet from the nation of Islam. The Apostle Paul once recorded confessions about imprisonments which were taking place while he was religiously deceived. His confessions alien themselves with the words of this parable, and they serve to make the interpretation. “I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women (Acts 22:4).” “Many of the saints did I shut up in prison (Acts 26:10).” Paul was zealous for God, but before he believed that Jesus was Lord, he was trying to silence and eradicate the light of Christianity. Paul carried out his offenses, because of the love and respect that he had for the laws and teachings of Judaism. Religion had caused him spiritual blindness, and because of his blindness Paul could not see that God was bringing forth new understanding. The outrageous deeds which are recorded against the judge and perpetrator in Jesus' parable, perfectly align themselves with Paul's deeds: this serves to allow believers to perceive that in spite of his zealousness for the Lord, the perpetrator that is depicted in this parable is blindly fighting to preserve the mistaken beliefs of his religion. In other words, this prophet is so thoroughly convinced that believers must maintain the mistaken rules and laws of the Christian faith, that he is persecuting, and trying to silence a follow believer.

Whether this Christian leader and the authorities are truly deceived, or whether they're hiding the newly revealed truths of prophecy for their own purposes, and their own glory, every leader that is claiming to be waiting for a sign, is God's adversary. “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign (Matthew 16:4)." Scripture confesses that many of today's authorities are keeping the truths of God's end time message quiet for covetous reasons. “Among my people are found wicked men… As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich (Jeremiah 5:26-27)." Because the Christian authorities are trying to hide and silence the newly revealed truths of prophecy, they are compelling the priesthood to be patient and wait for a sign. But, according to God's word, the newly revealed truths of prophecy will go out before God pours out the affliction, and before Nebuchadnezzar is revealed to the nations.

Among the prophecies which Jesus delivered concerning the signs of the times, Jesus verified that believers will be taken before perverted judges. Wherefore the injustice of being taken before perverted judges, is itself a sign. Along with this sign, Jesus delivered an instruction to the potential prisoners. When a believer is taken before the religious authorities because he has spoken out and confessed the truths of covenant message, he is to be mindful and take heed of what he says, for the Spirit of God is going to be speaking through him. The evidence of this sign is recorded in the of the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Before reading these three accounts, understand that false prophets will arise, and they will mistreat God's messengers, for they will want to change the messenger's theology. The punishment for accepting their lies will be to lose the Holy Spirit. In other words, if a believer that has spoken the truth is persuaded to turn back to religion's lies, then he will die spiritually. Afterwards he will be delivered to the noisome pestilence. “No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God (Luke 9:62).” “Remember Lot’s wife (Luke 17:32).” “Let him which is on the housetop not come down… neither let him which is the field return back to take his clothes (Matthew 24:17-18).” The next three numbered segments are words which Jesus spoke concerning the mistaken deeds of Christianity's blinded judges and rulers, as they unjustly take hostile actions against those who are doing God's will:

1.) “Take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost (Mark 13:9-11).”

2.) “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come (Matthew 24:9-14).”

3.) “But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist (Luke 21:12-15).”

Now, back to the happenings of the parable: The word “owed” suggests that the fellow-servant who was imprisoned, was probably someone who was introduced to the covenant message through the teachings of the unsympathetic judge that imprisoned him. Because the unsympathetic judge is depicted as being furious with this man, insomuch that he took him by his throat, it is highly likely that the prisoner was speaking of things that the prophet was trying to suppress, and keep silent. The word “prison” not only implies that this believer has lost the Holy Spirit, but it also implies that his ability to speak freely was taken away. This prisoner is no longer at liberty to discuss and teach the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and that is probably because there are many people against him.

The parable continues: “So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me. Shouldest thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee (Matthew 18:31-33)?” The word “so” seemingly implies that this incident may have been a set up, for it suggests that there were spies watching to see what would happen to the deceitful prophet after he had been released. Despite receiving correction from God's chosen prophet, this undeterred prophet continued to remain spiritually deaf and blind, for he and his helpers continued to rely upon the iniquities of Christianity. “They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words… Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them… for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble (Jeremiah 11:10-14).”

“The leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for everyone is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly (Isaiah 9:16-17).” “Hast thou seen this, O son of man? Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? For they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose. Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them (Ezekiel 8:17-18).”

The parable continues: “His lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him (Matthew 18:34).” God will cause his chosen prophet of the east to rise up with his fellow-servants, and they will spread the good news of his end time message. Their messages will release the torments, for the word "tormentor" pertains to the noisome pestilence. God's people are called to walk by faith, and therefore it is a terrible thing that blind Christian leaders are continuing to withhold, and hide the newly revealed truths of prophecy. They are imprisoning priests, for they are causing them to die spiritually by compelling them hide the truth; God withdraws the Holy Spirit from each and every person that knowingly tells lies against the truth, for dishonesty dishonors the Lord, as well as his people. “Thus saith the Lord my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter; whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the Lord; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not. For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith the Lord: but, lo, I will deliver every man into his neighbor’s hand, and into the hand of his king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver them. And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock (Zechariah 11:4-7).”

“Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them…Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity… their eye shall not spare children. And Babylon, the glory of the kingdoms… shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 13:17-19).” “Come out of her, my people… that ye receive not her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her… double according to her works… How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I… shall see no sorrow. Therefore shall her plagues come in one day… for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her… The kings of earth… shall bewail her… standing afar off for fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour is thy judgment come (Revelation 18:4-10).”

“Should ye not hear the words which the Lord hath cried by the former prophets? …Execute true judgment, and show mercy and compassions every man to his brother (Zechariah 7:7-9).” Believers already know that they are commanded by God to love one another, and to show mercy, pity, and forgiveness. But some Christian authorities have hardened their hearts, and in covetousness they are casting off pity: they are in need of God’s correction. God will arise and he will pour out his sign upon Christianity's uniformed, and ignorant priests. This will correct the hardened hearts and minds of the religious authorities, but God also will arise because of his mercy, for the pestilence is not only purposed to correct the theology of the prophets, but it is also purposed to cause the religious authorities to stop persecuting the righteous. “He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy (Job 37:13).” “Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy (Zephaniah 3:8).”

Many prophecies suggest that God's messengers will suffer ostracizing and betrayal. The worst part about their ordeal is that the fury which comes painfully against them, is the fury of fellow church goers, as well as that of family and friends. God's messengers will need to have patience and remember that their persecutors are deceived, so forgive them. They will also need to stay strong, and not turn back from following the Lord, despite their troubles. Turning back to iniquity so that you can continue in your old religious ways, equates to spiritual death. “Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it (Luke 17:33).” The battle of end times is a battle against religious mistakes, for no religion is righteous in God's eyes. "There is none righteous, no, not one (Romans 3:10)." “I will dash them against one another, even the fathers and the sons together… I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them (Jeremiah 13:14).” “Ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But their shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls (Luke 21:16-19).” “Now brother shall betray brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. Ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved (Mark 13:12-13).”

End times are purposed to destroy religion, and to cause God's people to accept and acknowledge their new covenant. It is extremely important to study the scriptures, but if believers will study the covenant message along with the word of God, and if they will follow its instructions and believe that God has given them a new covenant, then God will be merciful to them, and they can avoid the turmoils, afflictions, and pestilences of end times. As implied, the opposite is true for believers that refuse to consider and accept the newly revealed truths of God's end time message, for they will be corrected by the predetermined judgement of God. “For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on forwardly in the way of his heart. I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and will restore comforts unto him and to his mourners (Isaiah 57:17-18).” “In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy redeemer (Isaiah 54:8).” “Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed evermore (Psalm 18:50).” “He that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart (Psalm 32:10-11).” “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy (Psalm 147:11).”

The conclusion of the parable reads: “So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses (Matthew 18:35).” Can there be any doubt that forgiveness is the precious key that is required for opening the doors of the kingdom? “Forgive, and you shall be forgiven (Luke 6:37).” Forgiveness and mercy are so important to God, that he included those words in his name: “The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty (Exodus 34:6-7).”