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This is a continuation of “Moon Into Blood” Pt. 1 (click here)  &  “Moon Into Blood” Pt. 2 (click here), or you may go to “Moon Into Blood Part 3” (click here)

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“For all that is in the world,

the lust of the flesh,

the lust of the eyes,

and the pride of life,

is not of the Father,

but is of the world.”

1st John 2:16

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THE THREE GREAT SINS

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When Jesus was tempted by the Devil, there were just three temptations by the Devil.

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When Eve considered eating the forbidden fruit in the garden, there were just three considerations, presented by the serpent.

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When John wrote his first epistle, he enumerated three basic sins of the world. And John summed it up so nicely:

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1. The lust of the flesh.

2. The lust of the eyes.

3. The pride of life.

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These were the three basic sins which John laid out, that Satan tempted Jesus with, and Eve doted over in her own mind, prior to eating the forbidden fruit!

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Hebrews 4- www.thebiblerevival.com -Public Domain

Eve – Tizian – Wikipedia – pub-dom

 

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SIGNS WRITTEN IN HEAVEN

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The lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. These are the three basic sins of Mankind, according to Scripture.

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And God has miraculously inscribed these sins upon the face of the Moon.

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Oh yes, this sounds too incredible to be true! But it is very true!

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And this article will finish the Moon Into Blood Trilogy, with this 4th article, which is a surprise ending, to a very intricate and stunning message.

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So come along, and open up both your Bible and your mind!

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You will not be disappointed, once you truly witness these signs in the heavens.

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Eve – Tizian – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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THE SWINE: “LUST OF THE FLESH”

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“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” 1st John 2:16

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This article will introduce this third beast-like face, inscribed in the Moon: a swine.

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And it will be shown that the three beast-like faces in the Moon, represent the concept taught in the above verse concerning “the lust of the flesh…the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life”. 

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It has become apparent that the second face in the Moon, besides appearing as a wolf-like beast, also appears as a Swine.

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So, let’s explore this concept, for a moment.

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First of all, when a person sees the second face up in the sky, it’s arguable whether or not it looks like a swine.

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But it must be conceded that the photos do indeed make it appear as if this character has a “sawed-off” snout like a swine (and its rotund face like a swine).

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And of course, a swine is spoken of quite frequently in Scripture.

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Moon – Public Domain – 3rd face Swine-Eater – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

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“GRACE ABOUNDING TO THE CHIEF OF SINNERS”

by J. Bunyan

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John Bunyan, the author of the earth-shaking allegorical tale, “Pilgrim’s Progress”, seems to have caught the essence of the meaning behind clean and unclean beasts.

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He saw why God made a distinction based on the feet as well as the diet of these beasts, as stated in the following Bible verse…

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“Speak unto the children of Israel,

saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat

among all the beasts that are on the earth…

Nevertheless… the swine,

though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted,

yet he cheweth not the cud;

he is unclean to you.”

Leviticus 11:2,4,7 

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Why did God make the feet and the diet of the beasts of the earth the criterion for this distinction between clean and unclean beasts? How odd!

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Engraving of Pilgrim: “Christian in Pilgrim’s Progress” – Wikipedia – U.S. public domain.

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BUNYAN SPEAKS ABOUT CLEAN & UNCLEAN!

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Well, just listen to what Bunyan states in his other classic, “Grace Abounding To The Chief Of Sinners”…

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JOHN BUNYAN: “I was almost made, about this time,

to ‘see something concerning the beasts that Moses ‘counted clean and unclean.

I thought those ‘beasts were types of men;

the clean, types of ‘them that were the people of God;

but the un’clean, types of such as were the children of the ‘wicked one.

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Now, I read that the clean beasts ‘chewed the cud;

that is, thought I, they show ‘us we must feed upon the Word of God.

They ‘also parted the hoof;

I thought that signified we ‘must part,

if we would be saved, with the ways ‘of ungodly men.

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And also, in further reading ‘about them I found,

that though we did chew the ‘cud as the hare,

yet if we walked with claws like ‘a dog,

or if we did part the hoof like the swine,

‘yet if we did not chew the cud as the sheep,

we ‘were still, for all that, but unclean ;

for I thought ‘the hare to be a type of those that talk of the ‘Word’…

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” Excerpt from “Grace Abounding To The Chief of Sinners” by John Bunyan.

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John Bunyan – Wikipedia – public domain

 

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CLEAN = THE SAVED

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UNCLEAN = THE UNSAVED

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So Bunyan saw that swine were “a type” of those who have parted with the ways of the world symbolized by the “split hoofs”.

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This would symbolize churchgoers.

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but still eat of the sin and pollution of the world.

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Listen to the prophet Isaiah…  

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…”Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread?…

eat ye that which is good,

and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

Incline your ear, and come unto me:

hear, and your soul shall live.”

Isaiah 55:2, 3. 

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This passage is a plea by God for us to stop eating from the polluted troughs of this world.

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And this passage is likewise a plea to begin eating the Heavenly Manna, i.e., the Word of God.

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swine feeding – Wikimedia – share-alike license

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“KEEP THYSELF PURE”

1st Timothy 5:22

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“Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”  James 4:8 

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Like never before in history, the Christian must fight the battle against ungodly influences.

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In this high-tech world in which we now live, it is possible with just the touch of a button to bring all the filth and moral pollutions this world has to offer, right into one’s own living room!

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This seems to be the “present truth” for this day.

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And like never before in history, the Christian must maintain a vigilance against letting in these modern-day influences into the heart!

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And Scripture leaves no question as to the devastating results that come from evil communications…

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…”Be not deceived:

evil communications corrupt good manners.”

1st Corinthians 15:33. 

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This is what this swine inscribed in the Moon’s surface is all about: the lusts of the flesh, which are so readily available in today’s world.

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 Photo: Sow with piglet – WIKIPEDIA – PUBLIC DOMAIN

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THINK ON HEAVENLY THINGS

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Yes the “True Worshipper” will desire to be purified. He or she will pray earnestly for deliverance from the pollutions of this corrupt world.

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Paul exhorts each and every Christian to fill his or her heart with good things.

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Just listen… “Finally, brethren,

whatsoever things are true,

whatsoever things are honest,

whatsoever things are just,

whatsoever things are pure,

whatsoever things are lovely,

whatsoever things are of good report;

if there be any virtue,

and if there be any praise,

think on these things.”

Philippians 4:8.

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This verse is one of the most well-known, and yet, least heeded of all Bible verses!

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Paul Shipwrecked Acts 27:41-44-www.lavistachurchofchrist.org–public domain

 

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CASTING PEARLS BEFORE SWINE…

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“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs,

neither cast ye your pearls before swine,

lest they trample them under their feet,

and turn again and rend you.” 

Matthew:7:6.

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Obviously, God is not concerned here with mere animals. This is about people.

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God is warning Believers to use discretion regarding offering too many Bible “pearls of wisdom” to those who are still involved with the pollutions of this present evil world.

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They don’t wish to hear it, and may just retaliate in some way.

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Moon – Public Domain – 3rd face Swine-Eater – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

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LEGION OF DEVILS ENTER INTO SWINE…

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“So the devils besought him,

saying, If thou cast us out,

suffer us to go away into the herd of swine…

…and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place

into the sea, and perished in the waters.” 

Matthew 8:31,32.

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This is a picture of a spiritual concept. 

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The sea is a picture of this fallen world.

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The swine are those who profess to serve God but still love this present evil world, and have no intention of becoming self-denying like Jesus was.

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And so, Christ allowed the evil angels to enter into the swine and drive them into the sea, representing how false-brethren in the Church will ultimately be destroyed in the Lake of Fire, by their own worldliness.

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Public Domain photo of two ferrel swine, by NASA.

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PRODIGAL SON EATS CORN HUSKS WITH SWINE…

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 “And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.” Luke.15:16.

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This story of the “Prodigal Son” tells how those who stray back into the world and away from God, often find that the glitter and glory of worldliness eventually turns sour, represented by the son eating corn husks with the swine.

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Moon – Public Domain – 3rd face Swine-Eater – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

Prodigal Son – www.wikigallery.com – public domain

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UNSANCTIFIED: UNCLEAN BEASTS…

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 “…They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.”  Isaiah 66:17.

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Here Isaiah is painting a portrait of those within the Church who feed off the false teachings and irreligious lifestyle of false brethren, represented by swine and mice (2nd & 3rd faces in the Moon, respectively)

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And of course, the eating of swine’s flesh and the abomination is code language for eating of the sin and pollutions of this present, evil and selfish world!

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2nd face in moon “The Swine”

Photo of swine courtesy Messybeast & Wikipedia – share-alike license. 

3rd Face in Moon-scavenger-www.signsofheaven.org

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HIGHER PASSIONS VS. LOWER PASSIONS

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The three major sins, 1. The lusts of the flesh, 2. The lusts of the eyes, and 3. The pride of life, are represented by these Moon-Beasts.

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Of course, this 3rd Beast, The Swine, represents “The lusts of the flesh”.

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Now the lusts of the flesh are predominantly those lower passions, such as adultery, and drunkenness, perversions, gluttony, and other like-passions.

 

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ADULTEROUS WOMAN COMPARED TO

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SWINE WITH GOLD RING…

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Well, getting back to our Swine/Eater Moon/Beast, here is another interesting concept which the wise man, Solomon observed.

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Listen… “As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.” Proverbs 11:22.

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This verse is almost comical, until one realizes that God is speaking of more than a mere woman.

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While this proverb has an application to everyday situations, it is really about the apostate portion of God’s Church, represented by the fair woman (see Ezekiel Ch. 23).

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God here is warning not only to stay away from strange women, but also to stay away from the Apostate Church.

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For a further exploration into this subject of an adulterous woman representing God’s apostate people, just click here… “The Harlot of Revelation” 

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Moon – Public Domain – 3rd face Swine-Eater – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

Drawing of “Whore of Babylon” courtesy Wikipedia Public Domain.

 

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UNCLEAN BEASTS & GENTILE UNBELIEVERS…

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“And [Peter] saw heaven opened,

and…were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth,

and wild beasts,

and creeping things,

and fowls of the air.

And there came a voice to him,

Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

But Peter said, Not so, Lord;

for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean…

but God hath showed me that I SHOULD NOT CALL ANY MAN common or unclean.”

Acts 10:11-14, 28.

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Here Peter is plainly showing us that “unclean” animals were actually a picture of people of the world. The “worldly”.

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Moon – Public Domain – 3rd face Swine-Eater – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

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CONCLUSION:

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SHIP IS SOON DEPARTING

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Well, there are many other Bible passages concerning swine. 

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And the Reader should spend time exploring those other passages concerning swine (The Lusts of the Flesh) as well as the other two sins (The Pride of Life, and The Lusts of the Eyes).

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And above all, we all must be aware that Satan would have us to believe that life without these three sins would be unbearably dull and depleted.

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But Christ came to this Earth to set an example of love incomprehensible!

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And He promises us “joy unspeakable”, if we will only renounce this sin-laden world, and begin upon a spiritual journey up that pathway that leads to the Narrow Gate.

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It is the gate to Heaven itself! And all are invited to join this vast throng.

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And anyway, what do we have to lose?

A dying planet?

A hopeless future?

The sorrow and confusion that permeates society?

Sickness?

and ultimately a hopeless death?

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That’s not much to look forward to, down here, now, is it?

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ABOVE PICTURE: The Gospel Ark (ship) of Salvation

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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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The above verse is a plea from God to look up at the Heavens and behold Who has created these things.

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In this busy work-a-day world, there are many very interesting things which can occupy one’s time and energy: hobbies, and careers, and entertainments and worries, and habits, to name just a few.

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But as the child of God devotes his or her life to God, there should be a jealous guarding of one’s own heart… “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23.

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The Christian wants nothing to get in the way of running that Christian Race.

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New York Times Square – terabass – cropped image – Wikipedia – Share-alike License

Shoppers in Toronto – cropped image – Wikimedia – share-alike license

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“AND WHEN YE SEE THESE THINGS…

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LOOK UP, LIFT UP YOUR HEAD”

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But having said this, 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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