The 12-Star Crown Constellation of Revelation 12
By admin On December 2nd, 2010.
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“And there appeared a great wonder (“sign”) in Heaven;
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a woman clothed with the sun,
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and the moon under her feet,
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and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:”
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Revelation 12:1
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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer Constellations w/ark (aka: Sagittarius) & Revelation 12 Woman (aka: Ursa Major, including The Big Dipper) – www.theheavensdeclare.net
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If you were to go out on a dark and starry night in the summer months, and “look up and lift up your heads”, you might just see this constellation group. Luke 21:28
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Looking at this sketch, do you see this woman as she tries to take hold of that crown?
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Well, this is a heavenly fulfillment of the above Bible verse…
…”And a great sign appeared in heaven:
a woman clothed with the sun,
with the moon under her feet,
and on (over) her head a crown of twelve stars.”
Revelation 12:1 (ESV)
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And this woman is known as the Revelation 12 Woman, and that crown is known as the Revelation 12 Crown.
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You can see this constellation group in the summer months by looking in the western skies.
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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer Constellations w/ark (aka: Sagittarius) & Revelation 12 Woman (aka: Ursa Major, including The Big Dipper) – www.theheavensdeclare.net
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HEAVENLY SIGNS
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These constellations are the Spring/Summer Constellations.
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And they are the beginning constellations of this wonderful message which God has inscribed in the heavens, which He promised in Luke’s Gospel.
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Listen… “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 21:25Â
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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer ConstellationsÂ
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“…He (God) removeth kings, and setteth up kings…”
Daniel 2:21
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God has given the world its kings.
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And where there is a king or queen, there will most likely be a scepter and a crown.
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And where there is a crown, there will quite possibly be jewels in that crown.
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Painting of king: The Emperor’s speech (Peter II of Brazil in the opening of the General Assembly – Wikipedia – US public domain
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A STAR-STUDDED CROWN
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And this is the subject of this article: a jeweled crown.
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But the crown to be herein discussed, is one that is studded with the sparkling jewels of stars.
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And this woman in the heavens represents God’s people.
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And the crown she is grasping for, represents the crown awaiting all those who endure to end, “the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1
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Elizabeth_I_(Armada_Portrait) – Wikipedia – US public domain
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LOCATING THIS CROWN…
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This constellation begins to appear in late December (just before dawn), but is best seen, mid-sky when this group of constellations can be seen when facing west.
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In March-April, in the pre-dawn hours, this Summer Constellation group begins to be seen when facing west, and continues to be seen in the west until fall.
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The Crown follows almost directly behind that great star, Arcturus, as you can see in the sketch.
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Repeat: it is somewhat easier to study the 12 stars of this constellation when it is in western half of night-sky (as you face westward).
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So, when these Summer Constellations are in the western half of the sky, simply follow the handle of the Big Dipper till you locate Arcturus.
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Then the Crown is following Arcturus on their westward path.
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You will only see the wreath-like 7 stars plus 1 star (in middle) until you get away from all city lights.
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Then on a dark, starry night, you can make out the other 5 stars, which makes it appear like a full 12-star crown.
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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer Constellations w/ark (aka: Sagittarius) & Revelation 12 Woman (aka: Ursa Major, including The Big Dipper) – www.theheavensdeclare.net
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COMBINATION OF BOTH CORONA BOREALIS & BOOTES
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This constellation is a combination of both Corona Borealis plus several stars from the Bootes Constellation.
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The stars, Alkalyroos-Bootis and the Delta-Bootis Star are both combined with the other stars from the Corona Borealis community, to make this 12-star (plus 13th star in middle).
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Wikipedia Star-Chart – Corona Borealis
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MULTIPLEÂ MEANING OF CROWN
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This Crown represents the prize which Christians run to obtain.
Just listen…
“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all…
Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown;
but we an incorruptible.”
1st Corinthians 9:24, 25 (Condensed).
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But along with this, this heavenly crown represents the various precious “jewels”, which the Bible speaks of: the precious jewels of knowledge and wisdom.
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The precious jewels of souls saved by Grace.
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The precious gold and silver of Christ’s righteousness and glory.
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But this Crown Constellation following the star, Arcturus also represents God’s people, as they follow Jesus.
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Corona Borealis/Bootes & Five Wise Virgins
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PRECIOUS GEM STONES
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12 TRIBES = 12 PRECIOUS GEM-STONES…Â
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This constellation looks like a
diamond-studded crown.
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True, the five dimmer stars require a darker night to see.
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Oh yes, they’re not in perfect alignment, as we think of perfect.
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But they’re there!
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And just what do the stars (diamonds) represent?
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God’s people!
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His people are spoken of as both stars, but also as precious gemstones….
…”And they shall be Mine, saith the LORD of hosts,
in that day when I make up My jewels;
and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son that serves him.”Â
Malachi 4:8.
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When God says, “when I make up My jewels”, He is speaking of His people.Â
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ABOVE PHOTOS:
LEV 8 – High priest in robes and breastplate – WIKIPEDIA – Public Domain
Breastplate – public domain – Wikipedia
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CROWN ALSO TYPIFIES BIBLE WISDOM
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“Wisdom is the principal thing;
therefore get wisdom:
and with all thy getting get understanding.
Exalt her, and…
a CROWN OF GLORY shall she deliver to thee.
Proverbs 4:7-9 (Condensed for brevity)
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This passage proclaims the secret to obtaining that glorious crown: Bible wisdom.
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ABOVE PICTURE: Holy Bible – cropped image – Wikimedia – Creative Commons Lic.
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CROWN ALSO REPRESENTS ETERNAL LIFE
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“…be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a CROWN OF LIFE.” Revelation 2:10.
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So in this verse, God says, “Be faithful unto death” and then afterwards, you will receive that glorious crown.Â
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 “Blessed is the man that endures temptation:
for when he is tried,
he shall receive the CROWN OF LIFE,
which the Lord hath promised
to them that love Him.”Â
James 1:12.
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Here again it would seem that this verse appears to be saying that we must work for our Salvation.
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Were it not for so many other verses which say that Salvation is a gift, we might wrongfully conclude that it must be earned.
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Crown of King Ferdinand I de Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, Carol I and King Mihai wiki.  Copyleft Attitude
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DON’T ALLOW YOUR CROWN TO BE STOLEN
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“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man take THY CROWN.” Revelation 3:11.
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This is interesting.
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This verse might also lead us to believe that we can lose our Salvation.
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God does not want us to presumptuously fall into carelessness regarding our Salvation.
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Hence the Bible is filled with warnings and threats regarding disobedience and presumptuousness.
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CROWNÂ SYMBOLIC OFÂ GOD’S PEOPLE
“You shall also be A CROWN OF GLORY
in the hand of the LORD,
and a ROYAL DIADEM in the hand of thy God.”
Isaiah 62:3.
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This passage says that God’s people are that royal crown in the hand of our God.
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ABOVE PICTURE – summer constellations – Revelation 12 woman (aka Ursa Major, including The Big Dipper) & The Ark (aka Sagittarius)
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ARCTURUS AND HIS SONS
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“…or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?Â
Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven?”
Job 38:31-33Â
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So, as the Book of Job states… “Can you guide Arcturus with his sons?”
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And these two constellations (the 7 Stars & the Glorious Crown) give us a picture of God’s people, as they follow Jesus on the spiritual pilgrimage that Jesus bids each and every member of the human family…
…”Come follow Me,
and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 4:19 & Mark 1:17.
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Now this Revelation 12 Woman also represents God’s people.
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And that is why this 7-Stars Constellation is part of this Revelation 12 Woman.
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They represent the same concept: God’s people.
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The 7 Stars represent the 7 churches of Asia, found in Revelation Chapters 2 & 3.
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KINGS AND PRIESTS
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“And (Christ) hast made us unto our God kings and priests:
and we shall reign on the earth.”
Revelation 5:10
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God has chosen for Himself a nation of kings and priests.
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Yes, every true worshiper of God has been elected to be a king and a royal priest for God and the Lamb.
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And this starry crown in the heavens reminds us of our calling and of our obligation to fulfill our most high and holy calling! To be kingly priests.
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CROWN: NEW TESTAMENTÂ BELIEVERS
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But this Crown in the heavens not only represents the 12 Tribes of Israel, but also represents Christ and His 12 Apostles (including Paul and without Judas Iscariot, the traitor).
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So, both the Church of the Old Testament and the Church of the New Testament are seen in this heavenly Crown.
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But just why does it matter what these 12 stars represent?
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It’s all the same concept: Christ and His True Worshippers.
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Contrary to the opinions of some, God’s Church will be one Church, someday.
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When this earthly conflict is over, then all those who truly loved Jesus throughout time (Old Testament Believers too) will become one.
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And though we gentile Believers are merely grafted into the olive tree (i.e., Israel), we nevertheless will all be part of the “Bride of Christ” in that day.
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INCREDIBLE PROPHECY FULFILLMENT:
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THE GLORIOUS CROWN & THE 7 STARS
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“And the LORD their God shall save them
in that day as the flock of His people:
for they shall be as the stones of a crown ,
lifted up as an ensign upon His land.”
Zechariah 9:16
This verse in particular seems to be dramatically speaking of the two constellations, “Crown of Revelation 12” (Corona Borealis), and the “7 Stars” (Big Dipper))
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This is not the spiritual fulfillment of Zechariah 9:16.
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But it is a sign in the heavens, it seems.
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Obviously, the spiritual fulfillment points to God’s Elect.
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God’s people are the real stones in that glorious crown.
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And God’s people are the real ensign lifted up.
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Nevertheless, these two constellations are a beautiful heavenly picture of God’s people, showing us the promise of God that we will “shine as the brightness of the firmament” Daniel 12.
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WHY DO SOME STARS SHINE BRIGHTER?
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ANSWER: THE CHRISTIAN RACE
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SOME STARS HARD TO SEE…Â Â One comment that needs to be made. Some of the ancients pictured this constellation as a broken crown.
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But others have seen it as a full circle.
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You must be away from city lights in order to see all 12 stars (plus 13th in middle).
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And if you have the desire to see this crown with all 13 stars…a good guess is…you will.
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But if you insist there are only 7 stars…and that also works.
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Seven is a very Biblical number.
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Photo of constellation by Perseus astronomy software.
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THE WOMAN GRASPS FOR THIS CROWN
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“And there appeared a great wonder (sign)Â in heaven;
a woman clothed with the sun,
and the moon under her feet,
and upon (or, “over”) her head a crown of twelve stars:Â
And she being with child cried, travailing in birth,
and pained to be delivered.” Â
Revelation 12:1, 2Â
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The above passage from Revelation 12, is about “a great wonder (sign) in Heaven”.
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It speaks of a woman with child.
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Notice it says she has a crown of 12 stars over her head.
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But though this constellation is of a woman who is with child, the crown however is not yet upon her head.
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But this Revelation 12 Woman Constellation (a.k.a. Ursa Major) appears to reach out her hand southward to grasp this Crown of 12 Stars (13 counting a star in the center).
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This reminds us of that well-known passage in Philippians which states…
…”Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended:
but this one thing I do,
forgetting those things which are behind,
and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
I press toward the mark for the prize
of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:13, 14.
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So here we have the concept that the Christian is to run the race to achieve this crown.
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THE CHRISTIAN RACE
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SOME FOLLOWERS SHINE BRIGHTLY…Â
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This photo appears to have perhaps all 13 stars.
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But some of them are very faint in the photo.
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But this is also in harmony with Scripture.
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There are 12 apostles of God (This includes the Apostle Paul, but not Judas (who betrayed Jesus)).
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Of those twelve, there were 7 apostles who shone brighter than the other 5…James, Philip, John, Peter, Matthew, Andrew, and…Paul.
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The others, Barthelemew, Judas (not Iscariat), Simon Zealotus, Thomas, and the other James were just not as shiny in their ministries.Â
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ABOVE STAR-CHART – Summer constellation – Five Wise Virgins Stars & The Glorious Crown – Corona Borealis – signsofheaven.org – Not for profit uses!
Photo of constellation by Perseus astronomy software.
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PAUL, AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO WIN A RACE
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Paul, of course, was the epitome of someone who ran the Christian Race.
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Paul didn’t let any earthly consideration slow him down.
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And Paul is our role-model. God raised him up to be an encouragement to the Church of how we should…
“…and let us run with patience the race that is set before us…”
Hebrews 12:2
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So, Paul was constantly encouraging us to go forward.
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And this concept of the Christian Race was just one way which God encourages Christians. 
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“Henceforth there is laid up for me a CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge,
shall give me at that day:
and not to me only,
but unto all them also that love His appearing.”
2nd Timothy 4:8.
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Paul ran the race in order to win the crown which is laid up for him.
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And so should we!
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So, this 7 star+1 star Victor’s Wreath seems to be very fitting for those who really dedicate themselves to running that Christian Race.
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Paul Shipwrecked Acts 27:41-44- www.lavistachurchofchrist.org –public domain
Photo of Victor’s Wreath (Corona Borealis) constellation by Perseus astronomy software.
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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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“AND WHEN YE SEE THESE THINGS…
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LOOK UP, LIFT UP YOUR HEAD”
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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 having said this, 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.
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Shoppers in Toronto – Wikimedia – share-alike license
Astronomy Amateur – cropped image – Wikipedia – share-alike license
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“And there shall be signs in the sun,
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and in the moon,
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and in the stars;
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and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity;
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the sea and the waves roaring;”
Luke 21:25
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ABOVE CHART: Summer Constellations with Doves (Sagittarius) & Woman (Ursa Major)