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).”

The Parable of the Tares of the Field

“His disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field (Matthew 13:36).” The parable of the tares is about the harvest of end times, but equally as important it is one more part, and another clue, in the kingdom of heaven parables. Before getting into the interpretation of this parable, let's briefly consider the collective work of all the kingdom of heaven parables. Most Christians already know that the words, "kingdom of heaven," pertain to the receiving of the Holy Spirit, but what they have not known is that those very same words also apply to God's hidden agenda. The mystery of God's hidden agenda is that in the fullness of time God planned to cause every believer to inherit the Holy Spirit, and he called and named his plan: the kingdom of heaven.

The goal and purpose of God’s hidden agenda is to cause every religious leader to stand before the people, and confess and acknowledge four things: Number one: that all of God's people should desire to obtain the Holy Spirit, for it is the gift of God. Number two: that God has given his people a new covenant, and from henceforth eternal life will only be granted unto believers that know God's new covenant, and do it: and the new covenant is to learn of Jesus. Number three: that religion resulted from the forefathers' misinterpretations of God's word, as well as from people's fears of deviating from religious doctrine and the beliefs of their assemblies. Number four: that God used four carpenters to build Zion: Islam, Judaism, Christianity and the priesthood: and all four of these carpenters are of the seed of Abraham, therefore all four of these groups are God’s chosen people.

It is necessary to have the priesthood confess and acknowledge all four of these truths before the people: for then, and only then, will the kingdom of heaven be received by all God's people; and then, and only then, are all of God's people set free from every possibility of religious deception. Rejoice, for this is the day that believers have been waiting for, for when these four truths are confessed before the masses, then all of God's people have the opportunity to partake in eternal life with the Holy Spirit. “The kingdom of God cometh not with observation… for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:20-21).” Since God’s wrath will be the ultimate confirmation of the matter, the new covenant will be established, and spiritual death will be swallowed up in victory! “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory (1Corinthians 15:55)?” Rejoicing evidence of these things is documented in the words: "And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and for there children after them: And I will make an everlasting covenant with them (Jeremiah 32:39-40)."

God's hidden agenda involves many aspects which are simultaneously working together towards knowing and acknowledging what God's will is, and towards fulfilling prophecy. For lack of better terminology, these various aspects could be referred to as, facets. Each individual kingdom of heaven parable yields perspective and understanding to one of the various facets of God's end time plan. These various facets are already at work at fulfilling prophecy. Wherefore, collectively the kingdom of heaven parables are within themselves, evidence that God is causing every believer to inherit the riches of the kingdom. “That ye may know… the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints (Ephesians 1:18).” “That he would grant you… to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man… that you might be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:16; 3:19).”

Now the parable is this: “The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field (Matthew 13:24).” “He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man (Matthew 13:37).” The interpretation of the parable of the tares must start out by acknowledging that this sower is a priest or a religious leader, because, in prophecy, the male gender is used to represent religious leaders. Additionally, crediting the sower with being the Son of man insinuates that he understands Jesus’ doctrine: the sower is in Christ, and the Holy Spirit is in him. The work of a “sower” pertains exclusively to one specific message, therefore this believing priest is teaching his listeners how to receive the Holy Spirit. “The good seed are the children of the kingdom (Matthew 13:38).” Because there is some “good seed,” the seed itself becomes evidence that this man’s message is in agreement with God's word, for good seed only happens when God causes a good message to be received in the hearts and minds of his people.

“The field is the world (Matthew 13:38).” There are important understandings which can be learned from each of the two words used to describe where the sower is sowing his message. First of all it is important to acknowledge that everyone, from all the people who have forgotten God, unto all the people who have drawn near to him, everyone is said to be “in the world.” “I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil (John 17:15).” “As he is, so are we in this world (1John 4:17).” “Ye shine as lights in the world (Philippians 2:15).”

When scripture sounds its alarm against “loving the world,” it is insinuating that believers can corrupt themselves if they love and respect the laws of a religious doctrine over what God’s word truly says. “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men (Colossians 2:8).” “Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition (Mark 7:9).” God plans to overthrow the vain philosophies of every religion, therefore every profitable believer should be studying the scriptures, and increasing their understanding of what God's word truly says. “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him… The world passeth away, and the lusts thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever (1John 2:15-17).” “The fashion of this world passeth away (1Corinthians 7:31).” “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith (1John 5:4).” Believers need to overcome their love of religious doctrine, because it contains, mistaken, albeit widely accepted, and well rehearsed beliefs.

The word "field" reveals something about the sower, as well as about the people that are hearing his message. “Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest (John 4:35).” In prophecy, the parable word “field” pertains to everywhere that the covenant message is being heard, even though, and during the while, its controversial parts are being silenced. “The meat offering and the drink offering is withholden from the house of your God (Joel 1:13).” Evidence concerning the parable meaning of the word “field,” is found in an old testament account which prophesy's truths about the Assyrian. It has already been established, as well as verified with evidence, that, in prophecy, the parable words, "king of Assyria," and "the Assyrian," pertain to one specific Christian prophet, and his followers. These are the leaders that been dealing with the newly discovered truths of prophecy. Anyways, the afore mentioned old testament account links the parable word "field," with the Assyrian. The old testament account is in itself a parable, and in it the word "field" was rehearsed and promoted several times. Listen not only to the repetition, but also to how this word was placed in this particular parable: for it manifests evidence that the parable word "field" pertains unto every person who has ever sat under the teachings and persuasions of the Assyrian. “Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon… his height was exalted above all the trees of the field… under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young… In the day when he went down to the grave… I caused Lebanon to mourn for him, and all the trees of the field fainted for him (From Ezekiel chapter 31).”

Despite seeming to the contrary, God allowed and caused the Assyrian to fulfill his word, and his ways have resulted in a delightsome field. “Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength (Joel 2:22).” “Your vine shall not cast her fruit before the time in the field (Malachi 3:11).” “You shall go out with joy… and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands (Isaiah 55:12).” So the church's time in the field was purposed to be a time of exercise, wherein believers were increasing, as well as gaining back some of their strength. Bear in mind that the field is where the sower of our parable is sowing his message, therefore it is concluded that the sower is himself, an Assyrian.

The parable continues: “But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way (Matthew 13:25).” Confirming that men are sleeping is evidence that some Christians are not paying enough attention, and they are allowing mistakes to be made. “The tares are the children of the wicked one; the enemy that sowed them is the devil (Matthew 13:38-39).” Who is the wicked person that sowed these tares? He is anyone, even a visiting evangelist, who has stood before the Lord’s congregation and rehearsed old religious doctrines which are contrary to God’s will for end times. Every ignorant and uninformed person who is still teaching traditional religious beliefs, is subjecting God’s people to deceit and confusion. Evidence of God’s opinion on the matter resounds in the words: “I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam… So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against thee with the sword of my mouth (Revelation 2:14-16).”

“Tares are the children of the wicked one (Matthew 13:38).“ The parable word “tares” applies to confused and deceived believers that sat in the congregation under the influence of an ignorant and uniformed sower, and they received the Holy Spirit when God's adversary taught them his traditional and religious ways. Tares are, by the design of their father, eager to contend for their religious beliefs, and ardently opposed to conversion. “The wicked… go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies (Psalm 58:3).” “I beseech thee, look upon my son… A spirit taketh him… and it teareth him… As Jesus was yet a-coming, the devil threw him down, and it tare him (from Luke 9:38-42).”

“Wheat” on the other hand, is a name which pertains to good believers that perceive God’s hand in the activities of end times. These believers rejoice, and are eager to come into the Lord's house for healing, and for greater understanding. God placed the name "wheat" upon these believers because of the obvious relationship that wheat has with bread: the awakenings of the multitudes of people which will come into the house of the Lord, will be a sign, for it will be the bread of enlightenment which will convince many a naysayer. “Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the Lord, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all (Jeremiah 31:12).”

The parable continues: “But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also (Matthew 13:26).” The blade is another anticipated sign, and it will be the unmistakeable indication that it is harvest time. “Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven (Matthew 24:30).” Certain men are waiting for this sign. “Be patient… unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it (James 5:7).” Having patience is part of God’s plan, insomuch that a season of patient waiting fulfills scripture. Patience was necessary because it insured that every priest had an opportunity to hear God’s end time plan. Men have been patiently waiting because God seemingly indicated that his people should wait for a prophet’s words to come to pass, before they regard his message. “When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him (Deuteronomy 18:22).” Wherefore, the Assyrian and his helpers felt it necessary to silence the controversial parts of God’s message, until after they had seen the Lord’s unmistakeable sign. “I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe (John 13:19).” But should the priesthood be continuing to wait for a sign? "An evil and adulterous nation seeketh after a sign (Matthew 12:39)." It is not a good thing, especially since some of the understanding which was first proclaimed in the covenant message, has already come to pass.

The “blade” is Nebuchadnezzar, whose name in prophecy pertains to a righteous Islamic prophet whom God hath chosen (Isaiah 41:2). The blade will come, and furthermore, he will make his debut, and his sudden appearance, in Ariel. “Woe to Ariel… I will camp against thee… and thou shalt be brought down… it shall be at an instant suddenly. Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire (from Isaiah 29:1-6).” “The Lord shall cause his glorious voice to be heard… For through the voice of the Lord shall the Assyrian be beaten down (Isaiah 30:30-31).” “Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord cometh… a day of darkness… a great people and a strong; there hath never been the like… yea, and nothing shall escape them (from Joel 2:1-3).” Hear once again that verse concerning the tares, and the blade: "But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also (Matthew 13:26)." These words more, or less confirm that the tares will not be a problem until after the blade makes his debut.

“So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? From whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn (Matthew 13:27-30).” Note how the words “householder” and “servants” elicit their confirmation that this parable is about a priest, and his church. Before believers can understand this priest’s response, the parable words “reapers” and “harvest” must be interpreted and defined.

“The harvest is the end of the world; and reapers are the angels (Matthew 13:39).” A good place to start is by examining the word “angel.” This word conjures up images of a spiritual beings, but according to God’s word, Spirit led believers are also called, angels. This is easily understood by studying the Hebrew and Greek words which were translated into the words “angel” and “angels.” These same words were also translated into the words, ambassadors, messengers, apostles, and even into the word, God. Wherefore, angels are believers with sincere hearts, and they desire to do their part for the Lord: they are the Lord's messengers. Additional evidence concerning the word, angels, is found in the book of Revelation, wherein Jesus wrote messages to the "angels" of the seven churches. Unfortunately, even “angels” can be deceived. Deceived angels are serving their leaders, and not God, which is why Satan has angels. “The angels which kept not their first estate… he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day (Jude 6).”

“Reapers” are end time angels, which are sent out with their priest's message, to gather the people. “He shall send his angels with the great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other (Matthew 24:31).” Reapers who are following after false teachers, will be gathering the offended into assemblies wherein religion is still being taught. “He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity (Proverbs 22:8).” “Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up (Matthew 15:13).” “Angels… shall gather out of his kingdom all things which offend, and them which do iniquity (Matthew 13:41).” “Then shall he say… Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41).”

As for the meaning of the parable word, harvest: “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest (Matthew 9:37-38).” The secret to interpreting the parable word “harvest,” is to understand that each and every priest is his very own, “Lord of the harvest.” Priests have a certain amount of control over harvest day. Harvest day happens on the day that a priest either confesses the newly revealed truths of prophecy from his pulpit, or else he uses his influence and persuasion to try to convince his congregation to work against the Lord's message. “When the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come (Mark 4:29).” On the day that a priest utters his sentiments, his angels will go forth with his answer, and they will work to convince others to come to their places of assembly for greater understanding. So while some reapers are gathering the righteous, other reapers will be working to gather the disgruntled into the furnace of affliction. “Cut off… him that handleth the sickle in time of harvest (Jeremiah 50:16).” “They have sown wheat, but they shall reap thorns (Jeremiah 12:13).”

Hear again the sower’s response unto his servants. “He said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn (Matthew 13:27-30).” This priest is showing mercy in that he is allowing time for the deceived to be healed and converted, but his response is especially meant to be a warning, as well as an instruction: for reasons of peace within the congregation, God's people should not go forth to correct an individual’s theological mindset until after the priest has confessed the truths of the covenant message before the congregation. “I beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love: endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is… one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all (Ephesians 4:1-6).”

“As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of the kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; and they shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:40-42).” This verse is evidence that believers who are promoting the mistaken messages of false teachers, will be gathering the rebellious into places of worship that are filled with unrest, and conflict. The parable word “furnace” pertains to the tumults and conflicts which will be taking place among the deceived all the while that religion is being debated. God factored the furnace into his plan. The unrest within these places of worship will cause the righteous to seek for the truth of God's word, before Judgment Day. “The house of Israel is to me become dross… therefore I will gather you… into the midst of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it… and I will leave you there, and melt you (Ezekiel 22:18-20).” The word “fire” conjures up images of the raging passions of infuriated believers as they protest, and blame one another for messing up, and for making religious mistakes. These fires will be burning until the day that believers perceive their need to be charitable and forgiving, or until Judgment Day, when God causes all religious mistakes, and the power of religious deceit, to be burnt up and destroyed forever.

Another gift: There are three short kingdom of heaven parables included in the thirteenth chapter of the book of Matthew. Although the lessons of these parables are brief, they are good insight for end times. The remainder of this message is dedicated to these three short parables.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field (Matthew 13:44).” This parable manifests the response of believing priests as they rejoice in finding and perceiving the truths of the covenant message. “Buy the truth and sell it not (Proverbs 23:23).” These priests have already bought the truth of the message, wherefore they have left behind every religious law, and every religious mistake that their forefathers and teachers ever taught them. They are wholeheartedly, albeit secretively, following after this message. “In the house of the righteous is much treasure (Proverbs 15:6).”

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it (Matthew 13:45-46).” The parable word “pearl,” pertains to hearing honest and sincere words of wisdom. The word “merchant” is God’s clever way of depicting a modern day prophet. Prophets are like merchants in that they buy and sell the truths of scripture. Let me elaborate: Modern day prophets seek for inspired truths among faithful believers, and when they hear words of wisdom, they rework the inspirations that they have found into their own inspired messages, which they sell for profit. When believers apply the meanings of these two words unto the parable, then the interpretation of the parable is that some of today’s prophets were seeking after good and honest words, when they came across the covenant message. Its good counsel caused these merchants to give up everything, all of their former works, and all of their former beliefs, in order to follow after its message and hear the newly revealed truths of prophecy. “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast… and come and follow me (Matthew 19:21).”

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:47-50).” First of all, think upon the words “when it was full.” These words provide proof and evidence that God allowed for there to be a sustained period of waiting: it was a necessary part of his plan. Next, it is important to acknowledge that God is preparing a net for the purpose of catching rebellious leaders in it. “I will spread my net upon them; I will bring them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise them, as their congregation hath heard (Hosea 7:12).” “Take up a lamentation for Pharaoh… I will spread out my net over thee with a company of many people; and they shall bring thee up in my net (Ezekiel 32:2-3).”

“As fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them (Ecclesiastes 9:12).” Keep in mind that the net is prepared exclusively for the rebellious: it is how God intends to force the rebellious to listen to the newly revealed truths of prophecy. Scripture is God’s voice, and through it God has commanded his people to watch, and to listen diligently to, and do those things that the word instructs them to do. God used the tenor of this commandment to affirm that during end times it is the responsibility of every believing priest to be diligently listening and watching for the newly revealed understandings of prophecy. The covenant message is revealing the hidden truths of God's end time message: through it believers are receiving knowledge and understanding, which is a gift from God. This gift is intended for the good of all God's people, for it is purposed to cause priests to know how to safely guide their congregations through the turmoils of end times. “Those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law (Deuteronomy 29:29).” It is not unreasonable to conclude that every religious leader who is still ignoring the newly revealed truths of prophecy, is without excuse; for they have rebelled against keeping God's commandment.

“In their affliction they will seek me early (Hosea 5:15).” God is allowing the covenant message to send out his warning: affliction will be poured upon every religious leader that refused to hear God's end time message. This is one of the newly revealed truths of prophecy, and it is a big one, for it is the "net" of God's word. When believing priests get caught in this net and they are forced to endure the reality of affliction; then they will be anxious to learn the newly revealed truths of prophecy. Whereas unbelieving priests who get caught in this net are simply tossed back and they disappear into the sea, the parable is indicating that angels will be gathering believing priests with some measure of goodness in the into vessels, and they will be casting them into the furnace. The furnace is where they will tested and made perfect. It is a place of correction, and punishment. The scriptures testify that God will be with these priests throughout their ordeal, and he will defend them. Once they have been perfected, then God will be judging their enemies. “Unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work (Psalm 62:12).”