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THE TWO TURTLEDOVES CONSTELLATION

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“But they that escape of them shall escape,

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and shall be on the mountains

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like doves of the valleys,

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all of them mourning,

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every one for his iniquity.”

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Ezekiel 7:16

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LOCATION

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The Two Turtledoves Constellation appears in early spring in the south.

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It moves from east to west during the night and slowly moves to the western horizon by fall.

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It is commonly known as Sagittarius. (The three stars at the top of the 2nd Turtledove are not shown in some Sagittarius Star-charts, but are in others.)

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Sagittarius Constellation star-chart from a wikipedia. Editor of this site has sketched in the Turtledoves. Star-chart is under Share-alike license

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GOD’S LAST CALL

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So, these Two Turtledoves are a sign of witnessing to a lost and dying world.

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And it may just be that these Two Turtledoves are a sign of God’s last message to the world!

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Yes, the Bible says…

“And there shall be signs in the sun,

and in the moon,

and in the stars…”

Luke 21:25

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And so, if these signs are indeed a fulfillment of Luke’s prophecy, then these Two Turtle-Doves are definitely a symbol of God’s last message of mercy to this world!

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ABOVE PICTURE: summer constellations with Two Turtledoves

 

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TURTLEDOVES SYMBOLIZE BIRTH OF JESUS

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“And…they (Joseph and Mary)

brought Him (Jesus) to Jerusalem,

to present Him to the Lord…

And to offer a sacrifice…

A pair of turtledoves…”

Luke 2:22, 24 (Condensed)

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This above passage makes this constellation group a symbol that Christ has come into the world.

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The sacrifice of two turtledoves was required for the birth of Jesus. 

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TWO DOVES SYMBOLIZE WITNESSING

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“And He called unto Him the twelve,

and began to send them forth by two and two…” 

Mark 6:7 

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The painting below shows Jesus sending out His Disciples, two-by-two, to proclaim the Gospel to anyone willing to listen.

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And capitalizing on the number “two”, God has created this Two Turtledoves Constellation, symbolizing God’s people, who are freed from death…

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…so that they can carry the message of God’s love to fallen humanity.

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Since the number “two” is the number of “witness” in Scripture, then this constellation speaks of the “witness” of these “Two Turtledoves”.

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ABOVE PICTURE: Brooklyn Museum: Jesus Sent them out Two by Two (Il les envoya deux à deux)

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LIVING EPISTLES

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As the Disciples followed Jesus, they preached the Good News in every city. 

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And it seems that God has given us this constellation group to remind us to do the same: preach the Gospel to a world covered in “gross darkness”. (see Isaiah 60:1, 2).

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FLOWER  OF THE FIELD AND TWO TURTLEDOVES CONSTELLATIONS: These two constellations in the above sketch are the Two Turtledoves Constellation and the Flower of the Field Constellation. They appear in the southern skies, moving from east to west. They are best seen from spring through fall. This sketch is how they appear in the spring in the northern latitudes. In the southern latitudes they are more tilted. As they move through the night sky, the flower appears to bend down.

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FLOWER OF THE FIELD CONSTELLATION

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“The voice said, Cry.

And he said, What shall I cry?

All flesh is grass,

and all the goodliness thereof

is as the flower of the field…

The grass withereth,

the flower fadeth:

but the word of our God

shall stand for ever.”

Isaiah 40:6, 8

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Let’s explore this companion constellation for a moment.

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This is the Flower of the Field Constellation.

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And God has purposefully placed this constellation right next to these Two Turtledoves

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This above passage from Isaiah, presents a very poetic concept that Mankind’s beauty and glory is like that little soon-fading wildflower, growing in a field of grass.

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Because, when the hot summer sun begins to bear down on them, they begin to wither and finally die.

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And this is the recompense of wanting to do things our way, instead of doing it God’s way.

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Star-chart by Wikipedia (sketched flower by webhost)

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TWO TURTLEDOVES IS ALSO THE ARK CONSTELLATION

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This is the constellation commonly known as the  Sagittarius Constellation  or the Teapot.

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But if you look at it in the southern sky in springtime or summertime, you can easily see it as two twin birds flying westward.

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This Two Turtledoves Constellation (left) is the same as, The Ark Constellation.

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This is an optical illusion.

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It can be seen in southern sky in early spring through fall, travelling from east to west throughout the night.

 

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DOVES A SYMBOL OF EARTHLY POVERTY

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“And if he be not able to bring a lamb,

then he shall bring for his trespass,

which he hath committed, two turtledoves…

one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.”

Leviticus 5:7 (Condensed for brevity)

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The above passage really makes a concise statement, concerning this Two Turtledoves Constellation.

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Because in Scripture, they symbolized earthly poverty, yet spiritual richness.

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The fact is, those who were too poor to offer a lamb, had the option to offer two turtledoves in stead.

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Listen to the Psalmist plead with God for deliverance…

…”O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove

unto the multitude of the wicked:

forget not the congregation of thy poor forever.”

Psalm 74:19.

The Psalmist is referring to himself as a turtledove, but also as a poor person in the eyes of the world.

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This situation seems to have applied to Joseph and Mary at the time of Jesus’ birth.

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Listen… “They (Joseph & Mary)

brought Him (Jesus) to Jerusalem,

to present Him to the Lord…

And to offer a sacrifice…

A pair of turtledoves…”

Luke 2:22, 24 (Condensed).

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Obviously, by this very revealing passage, Mary and Joseph were too poor to offer a lamb. So they offered two turtledoves in stead.

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Homing Carrier pigeon – cropped image – wikipedia share-alike lic.

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THE OLD MAN AND THE NEW MAN

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“This shall be the law of the leper

in the day of his cleansing…

And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed…

and shall dip them and the living bird

in the blood of the bird that was killed…

let the living bird loose into the open field.”

Leviticus 14:2, 4-7 (condensed for brevity)

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Okay, so this above passage points out, in “leprosy cleansing ceremonies”, there was one bird killed, and one let loose.

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This is most definitely an allusion to the concept of the cleansing which we receive, when we are washed in the life-giving blood of crucified Jesus.

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 The one bird was sacrificed, while the other bird which was let loose, represented us, who were set free from sin.

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Photo courtesy Wikipedia. US Public domain.

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TWO TURTLEDOVES CONSTELLATION: WAKE-UP CALL

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QUESTION: “Any other indirect comparisons to Believers and birds?”

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Now here is a wake-up call to all of us! God has placed these Two Turtledoves in the night heavens for such a time as this!

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This passage from Jeremiah says… “the turtledove… observe(s) the time of their coming; but My people know not the judgment of the LORD.”

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So as we look up and lift up our eyes to this constellation in the night Heaven, we are reminded that Judgment Day is at the very doors!

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Photo courtesy Wikipedia share-alike license. Click here for link.

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SIGNS OF HEAVEN WEBSITE

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QUESTION : “I notice that these two birds are flying in the same direction as the other constellations you call “Arcturus with His Sons”. Is there something to this?”

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ANSWER: Yes, this seems to be more proof-positive that Signs Of Heaven is on the right track in its proclamation of this Summer Constellation group representing Job 38:32… “Can you guide Arcturus with his sons?”..

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These two birds are flying in the same direction as is Arcturus.

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And Arcturus appears as the Host which leads an entourage of constellations. 

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TWO TURTLEDOVES SYMBOLIZE BEING SET FREE

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 QUESTION : “But if one of the birds was to be sacrificed, then why are both birds of this constellation, flying, alive and well?”

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Let’s remember that animal sacrifices are not needed, because Jesus paid it all, on the Cross.

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Hence these two birds are set free.

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TURTLEDOVES SYMBOLIZE SPIRITUAL REST

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“And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” Psalms 55:6

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QUESTION: “Do you have any other verses that support this concept of ‘escaping’?”

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ANSWER: “Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Isaiah 124:7, 8.

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This concept goes very well with the turtle-dove. Just listen to the Psalmist… “I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me.”  Psalms 38:15.

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Does this describe you? Don’t we often feel like a Mourning Dove as she coos and coos? So often in the life of a Believer, he or she goes in and out of one tribulation after another.

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As we constantly plead for deliverance, we mourn as we cry out to our Heavenly Father for deliverance.

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Old engraving of fowler with light-trap by wikipedia US Public Domain.  

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“…CHASTENED EVERY MORNING”

Psalms 73:14 

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QUESTION: “Your last answer mentioned “mourning” (“I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward:” Psalms 38:15). Are Christians supposed to mourn?”

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ANSWER: Yes. And listen to this similar passage… “But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity.” Ezekiel 7:16. 

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This passage and hundreds more in Scripture encourage Believer’s to take hold of the “Spirit of mourning”.

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It truly is a gift of the Holy Spirit (AKA, “a Dove”, see Matthew 3:16).

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Have you ever heard a dove coo? Well, the Believer is constantly crying out to God for deliverance from sin.

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Listen to this passage from that wisest of mortal men… “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.” Ecclesiastes 7:4.

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This is an impossible idea for most people to accept. And most Christians don’t really accept this concept either.

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But just listen to the New Testament…

…”whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world

is the enemy of God…

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep:

let your laughter be turned to mourning,

and your joy to heaviness.

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,

and He shall lift you up.”

James 4:4, 9, 10.

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But though this is speaking to churchgoers who still have worldliness in our heart, there will be a day coming in which God will wipe away every tear.

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Listen… “He that goeth forth and weepeth,

bearing precious seed,

shall doubtless come again with rejoicing,

bringing his sheaves with him.”

Psalms 126:6 

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 Sophie Anderson – The Turtle Dove and Small Girl  – Wikipedia public domain

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BIRDS CAN SYMBOLIZE GOD’S PROTECTION

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Here is a very interesting verse from Isaiah…

“As birds flying,

so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem;

defending also He will deliver it;

and passing over He will preserve it.”

Isaiah 31:5. 

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Of course, God will be our Protector and Deliverer in the time of trouble! 

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TWO TURTLEDOVES: ICON OF ISAIAH, CH. 60

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“Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?” Isaiah 60:8

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The 60th chapter of Isaiah is one of the most encouraging chapters in the Old Testament. And this above verse 8 is a mysterious imagery, asking the question…  “Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?”

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Now of course, this verse has spiritual meaning, concerning the Gospel of Christ.

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But as you behold the Two Turtledoves Constellation (AKA Sagittarius), you will notice that they appear to be flying through the cloud-like Milky Way, which appears to be a Heavenly fulfillment of this above verse from Isaiah 60:8.

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But even though this verse 8 has been written by God in difficult language, it almost seems to carry on its wings, the entire 60th chapter of Isaiah!

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DEAR CHRISTIAN: LET US “BE ON THE MOUNTAINS LIKE DOVES”

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“But they that escape

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of them shall escape,

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and shall be on the mountains

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like doves of the valleys,

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Ezekiel 7:16

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THE END

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A HEAVENLY HOBBY

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“Lift up your eyes on high,

and behold Who hath created these things;

that brings out their host by number:

He calls them all by names by the greatness of His might,

for that He is strong in power;

not one faileth.”

Isaiah 40:26

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ABOVE PICTURE – Starry Night at La Silla – cropped  and altered image – Wikimedia – Share-Alike license

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“AND WHEN YE SEE THESE THINGS…LOOK UP, LIFT UP YOUR HEAD”

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There is one hobby which every ‘Noble Berean’ may take up, which only compliments the pursuit of the heavenly Prize.

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Yes, Signs Of Heaven becomes a wonderfully rewarding hobby which, unlike many less meaningful hobbies, pays off with rich, heavenly rewards. Everlasting rewards!

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And unlike the person in this photo with equipment, all you need is fairly good vision, and a dark, starry night.

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And once a person really gets to know these heavenly messengers, it will become very apparent that the message connected with these signs is truly a message to be heeded.

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Thus will the Christian be able to share this message with others. And there are perhaps many nuances and hidden biblical truths to these signs which have yet to be discovered.

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Astronomy Amateur – cropped image – Wikipedia – share-alike license

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“And there shall be signs in the sun,

and in the moon,

and in the stars;

and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity;

the sea and the waves roaring;”

Luke 21:25

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ABOVE CHART: Summer Constellations with Doves (Sagittarius) & Woman (Ursa Major)

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FIRST FIND ORION & 7 STARS

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The very first step in finding these many constellations, should be to find the two main constellations: Orion, and the 7 Stars (aka, The Big Dipper).

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These two constellations represent Christ (Orion), and His Church (7 Stars).

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And just as these are the easiest constellations to find, so too, the first place to begin studying the Bible is the Four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John).

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These four books present Christ and His Church, when He walked the earth, just as Orion and the 7 Stars represent Christ and His Church, as seen up in the heavens.

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Then, once you are comfortable finding these two constellations, you can begin to locate the next closest constellations, and so on.

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ABOVE PICTURE: Orion the Soldier and the Revelation 12 Dragon (Hyades & Pleiades, etc.) – winter constellations – www.signsofheaven.org – not for commercial use

ABOVE PICTURE – 7 Stars Constellation as the Cross (aka Big Dipper) – winter – signsofheaven.org – not for commercial uses

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