The Present Chain of Events by Pastor Riley
The Present
Chain of Events
By
Pastor F. M. Riley
June 30, 2015
“Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the Master of the house
cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning.
Lest coming suddenly He find you sleeping.
And what I say unto you, I say unto all.
Watch.”
Mark
13:35-37
Introduction
We who are true New Covenant believers are right now living in one of
the most interesting periods of time, prophetically speaking, which I have ever
personally experienced. I felt compelled
this morning to point out and emphasize this period of time for my readers.
The period of time of which I am speaking is June 26th through July 4th. This is a nine day period of time,
starting with the 26th and extending through the 4th day
of July. Count it for yourself. Already events have happened, and more are
happening daily, which should cause this period of time to capture the
attention of every serious student of Bible prophecy. And this is the subject of this brief
study…..
Friday,
June 26th
Let’s begin with this particular “date.”
This is the day when five of the United States Supreme Court Justices
felt themselves capable of “spitting in
the face of God.” On this “date” these five “Justices” handed down a ruling
“legalizing” so-called “Gay Marriage;” that is, marriage between two men or two
women, and making such marriages “legal” in all fifty states in the United
States of America.
There are a number of inspired Scriptural truths which these
pathetic excuses for “Justices” ignored or never bothered to consider.
[1] First, such marriages between
men and men, or women and women, are explicitly labeled as an “abomination”
to God in His Word. The Hebrew
words translated as “abomination” literally mean, “detestable thing; loathsome; uncleanness; stench; stink; to be
despised; cursed; rejected.” See
Gesenius Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon, pages 849, 859, and 870, Strong’s No’s 8263,
8441, and 8581.
“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is
abomination,” Leviticus 18:22.
“If a man shall lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them
have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them,” Leviticus 20:13.
There are many other Scriptures in God’s Word
which set forth these same truths, but the two listed are entirely sufficient
to reveal how Almighty God views this matter of homosexuality and homosexual
marriage.
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[2] Second, these wicked men
obviously have never paid any attention to the fact that they are in their
position as “Justices” only because the Lord God permitted them to rise to
those positions.
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers
that be are ordained of God,” Romans 13:1.
See also Daniel 2:20-22.
The Lord God, who permitted these “Justices” to
come to their present positions of power and influence, can also remove them
from those positions, and no doubt will do so in the very near future. The “wages of sin” have never changed in
all of human history, even if some today refuse to believe it, Romans
6:23.
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Having been permitted by God to rise to their present positions as
“Justices” of the United States Supreme Court, these wicked men have obviously
chosen to ignore the numerous statements in God’s Word, which clearly and
repeatedly tell those in positions of authority to set forth “righteous
judgment.”
June 26,
2015 is
a day on our calendar this year, which shall “live in infamy,” for it very well
may mark the day that the Lord God, the same Lord God who brought this nation
into existence, determined to pour out His righteous judgment and wrath upon
it. Think about it!
Immediately following the public announcement of the decision handed
down by these five morally bankrupt “Justices,” Sodomites began gathering in
front of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, and began a celebration of
their “victory” which is still
going on today as I write.
As if this wasn’t enough of a violation of God’s Word, almost
immediately some hare
brained woman “Christian” preacher
[Sic!], set up her podium on the
street and began serving “Holy Communion” to that gathering of Sodomites. Dozens of them rushed to
take “communion” in order to
display their devout “Christianity” [Sic!
Sic!]. It appears that neither the
woman preacher, nor the Sodomites, have ever bothered to carefully read
the Word of God.
The inspired Word of God states quite explicitly,
“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom
of God? Be not deceived: neither
fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of
themselves with mankind,
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor
extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God,” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10.
The Greek texts indicate that this is speaking
of one’s lifestyle; manner of life; the way one habitually or customarily
lives. People who habitually follow such
lifestyles are not saved, and are not Christians, and have no
hope of ever entering into God’s Heaven, regardless of how much they deceive
themselves. Such people are as certain
for damnation in hell as if they were
already there, UNLESS the Lord God mercifully grants them the grace to
renounce their wicked lifestyle, and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ for
salvation with their whole heart and soul, 1 Corinthians 6:11.
Remember that the Scripture itself clearly
states, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God,”
Romans 10:17. Those who refuse
to hear and believe the Word of God, and live in obedience to its teachings,
are only deceiving themselves about being saved. Their vain “profession” won’t buy them a drop
of water in hell.
This particular “date,” June 26th,
on the Jewish calendar, was the 9th day of Tammuz,
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exactly 9 days before the 17th
day of Tammuz, which falls on July 4th. Any reader who seriously studies God’s Word
should know that the 17th day of Tammuz was the day when the armies
of ancient Babylon surrounded the city of Jerusalem, and began a 21 day siege
of the city, leading to its fall and destruction on the 9th day
of Av. Why did the Lord God allow
His own chosen city to be destroyed in ancient times? For the very same rebellion and wickedness
against God, which these morally corrupt “Justices” have just “legally”
sanctioned, and which today is being practiced by multitudes of people in
America.
Saturday,
June 27th
All across this country, in every large city, and even in cities in
other countries around the world, thousands of sodomites poured out into the
streets to celebrate this decision handed down by these five morally bankrupt Supreme Court Justices. They marched, demonstrated, congratulated one
another, hugged and kissed and fondled those of their same sex, and thumbed
their noses in the face of Bible believing Christians and other decent peoples,
and joined the “Justices” in “spitting in the face of God.”
After all, America has set the moral example
for the whole world for the past 200 years.
When America then officially sanctions homosexual sodomy, Sodom and
Gomorrah has risen again, and it is time for the sodomites to celebrate. Read Luke 17:28-30.
Sunday,
June 28th
Ditto for this day too. A
repetition of the celebration by the Sodomites which began on the 26th
following the Supreme Court decision by the five “Justices.”
Strange…..on this “date” terrible fires broke out in the state of
Washington, and as I write those fires continue to burn. The fires have already consumed thousands of
acres of brush and forest, and dozens of homes, leaving many people
homeless.
Even more strange….on this same
“date” in mid-America, severe storms
with high winds, hail, massive rain, and tornadoes, swept across parts of
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and elsewhere. Nahum 1:3 is still in the Bible, for
those readers who haven’t read it lately.
Now was it just “coincidence” that these terrible fires and storms broke
out across this country just two days after the “Justices” handed down their
decision “legalizing” marriage for
sodomites? Hmmm! Something for people to consider!
Monday,
June 29th
Of course it could be just “coincidence” that the nation of Greece
closed all their banks on this “date.”
The government of Greece first told their people that none of their
money would be available to them for 60 days.
This created such an uproar that it was quickly changed to a limit of
withdrawal of no more than a certain amount each day. The banks in Greece closed in view of a
swiftly approaching collapse of the Grecian monetary system, and of the whole world economic
system. Makes one wonder how long it
will be before the banks in America shut their doors, and refuse to let the
American people have access to their money?
The effect of all this? On this
same “date” [yesterday] the American
stock market plunged downward over 300 points.
Millions of dollars were lost yesterday by many different investors in
the stock market. Have any of our
readers read “The Parable of the Rich
Fool” lately? You will find it in Luke
12:13-21. If not, perhaps you
should!
Tuesday,
June 30th
This “date” is today, and the day isn’t over yet. But interesting things are already
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happening.
I am thinking of the announcement by astronomers that the “Star of
Bethlehem,” which appeared in the heavens at the birth of Christ is now
appearing again. The ancient “birth
star” has long been attributed to a conjunction of the Planet Venus and the
Planet Jupiter, which appeared in the night sky for several nights, long enough
to guide the ancient Magi from Babylon to Jerusalem to worship Him who had been
born “King
of the Jews,” Matthew 2:1-12.
Now go out and look in the night sky TONIGHT,
and you will see that Venus and Jupiter are in conjunction again, and will
continue in conjunction each night right through July 4th. These two planets in conjunction appear as one great, bright,
beautiful star in the night sky. Don’t
miss it! If this is indeed the magnificent
star that appeared at the birth of Christ into the world, why is it appearing
again RIGHT NOW?
Since this star announced the first coming of Christ into the world, is
it possible that it is now appearing again to announce the Lord’s second coming
to resurrect and rapture His New Covenant believers to Himself in glory? I suggest every reader give this some very
serious thought!
Wednesday,
July 1st
What will happen on this day. I
haven’t the slightest idea, but many unusual events are occurring now with
every passing day. Train wrecks, planes
falling out of the sky, rocket ship exploding, riots and demonstrations, shootings,
bombings, church burnings, and the ongoing war by ISIS against anyone standing
in their way. And fires, floods, and
earthquakes everywhere. A complete
upheaval in the natural realm.
And looking down upon all this crisis in this country and elsewhere, is
the “Star of Bethlehem.” Read again Genesis
1:14-18.
Thursday,
July 2nd
That beautiful “Star of Bethlehem” which announced the first coming of
Christ will continue to appear in the night sky right on through the 4th
day of July.
Friday,
July 3rd
And yet one more night when the “birth star” of Christ will appear in
the night sky.
This “date” will be the 16th day of Tammuz on the Jewish
calendar, and will be the 8th day since the “Justices” handed down
their devilish ruling imposing Sodom and Gomorrah on the American people
again.
SATURDAY,
JULY 4TH
This “date” will bring to an end (9) nine days since the 26th
of June, when the “Justices” handed down their ruling “legalizing” marriage
between sodomites. Are our readers aware
that, according to Jewish scholars, the only previous time in human history
when marriage was “legalized” between people of the same sex, was just
before the flood in the days of Noah?
Hello! Read Genesis 6:5 again, and
let the truth stated there soak in.
This “date” is the 17th day of Tammuz on the Jewish
calendar. This is the day in ancient
history when the Babylonians laid siege to the city of Jerusalem, a siege which
lasted for 21 days. During that time the
Babylonians allowed no one to enter into the city, and killed every person who
came out of the city. The people in the
city ran out of food, and hundreds starved to death. Those who survived were reduced to eating the
corpses of the dead and their own children to survive. Read it for yourself in Lamentations 2:19-20. I
am made to wonder if this 17th day of Tammuz might be the beginning
of a 21 days
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siege against America. The Lord God knows this nation has plenty of
enemies which would be glad to see this country destroyed. At the end of this 21 days is the 9th
day of Av, Destruction Day on the Jewish calendar, the 25th of July
on our calendar.
This “date” is also the 239th anniversary of the birth of the
United States of America, as
indicated by the Declaration of
Independence dated July 4, 1776. This number, 239, is an interesting number
itself in the light of Biblical Numerics.
“2” is the Bible number which signifies “separation; division; to divide or separate.” “3” is the Bible number which signifies “the Trinity; resurrection; rapture.” “9” is the Bible number which signifies “a spirit; evil or holy; Holy Spirit.” Now isn’t this interesting?
The inspired Word clearly teaches that at the end of this present “dispensation
of grace,” “the fullness of the Gentiles” will be completed and the
Lord Jesus will return in the air to resurrect all true New Covenant believers
and snatch them upwards into Heaven itself by the rapture, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Yes, I am aware that some readers
today do not believe this clearly stated truth in God’s Word. That doesn’t deter me a bit from teaching the
truth of the inspired Word. 1
Corinthians 14:38 and Revelation 22:11 are still in the
Bible.
Actually, the birth of this nation and people began long before July 4,
1776. This nation’s early beginning really
took place on the Mayflower in 1620, when those early pilgrims, seeking a place
of refuge where they could worship the Lord freely without being persecuted for
it, earnestly prayed for God’s mercies
and guidance upon them, and then of
their own free will made a Compact with God before they would even leave
their ship and set foot on this “new land.”
I am driven to tears and prayer myself, as I consider what the American
people living today have done with this nation, once the home of the free
and the land of the brave. What is
clearly stated in 2 Timothy 3:1-9 almost
perfectly describes the American people as a whole today. Sadly, it was not
always like this…..
I am now an old man, having lived much longer than I ever expected to
live. Yet the Lord has graciously blessed me with a keen mind and memory. I grew up during the years of the Second
World War. Those were terrible years for
the people in Europe, and especially for the Jewish people in Europe. But they were some of America’s greatest
years.
Folks, the churches were filled with people during those war years;
people living for God and for each other, and earnestly praying for our boys on
the battlefields of Europe and in the Pacific. Yes, I do mean “filled.” One had to go to church early in order to get
a seat. People often stood around the
walls of the churches to listen to the morning message by the pastor. And the pastors….. They preached the Word! They were not there to put on a performance,
to display their intellect or their doctoral credentials. They didn’t spend time whining and crying and
begging for money. There was hardly any money to beg for anyway. Most people were broke during those years of
the Great Depression and the war years that followed. Those old time preachers preached the Word,
2
Timothy 4:1-2. And how the Lord
God did bless.
I was still a toddler when a visiting preacher was called in to preach a
revival effort for the little church where my parents attended and took all of
us children. The visiting evangelist
that morning must have preached a wonderful, Spirit filled, message from God’s
Word, for people all over the church were crying and praying and praising the
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Lord, and when the invitation was
given it seemed like nearly the whole church body went forward. As a little toddler, I just watched in
amazement, wondering why all the people were crowding to the front of the
church. I wasn’t old enough to
understand spiritual truth yet. When
that meeting was concluded our pastor baptized 80 people, and our whole
little community was changed for the better.
Praise the Lord! What a sweet
memory.
The
Nine Day Parallel
Now I want
to show our readers a parallel in God’s Word between “the days of Noah” and
this exact time period we are living in RIGHT NOW. This parallel may just be “coincidence,” then
again it may not be!
The
days of Noah
Day 1
The 9th day Second month. The seven day warning given, Genesis 7:4.
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10th
3 11th
4
12th
5 13th
6 14th
7 15th
8
16th
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17th day of the second month. The
flood begins, Genesis 7:11.
Every reader can easily see that there were seven
days between the day the Lord God gave Noah the seven day warning, and the
day the flood actually began, making a total of nine days in the entire
period. Now let’s look at
The
Present Time
June
26th Day 1 The Supreme Court of America spits in God’s
face
27th 2
28th 3
29th 4
30th 5
July 1st 6
2nd 7
3rd 8
4th 9
The 17th day of Tammuz.
America’s 239th birthday.
Every reader
can see that there are obviously seven days between each of these two time
periods, nine days total. Is this
similarity in these two different time periods just “coincidence,” or is the Lord God trying
to tell His people something?
Am I saying that the rapture is going to take place on July 4th? Absolutely not! Am I suggesting that such is possible? I sure am, and without any apology to
anyone! Is this stated clearly enough
for even the hard heads to understand?
What a great period of nine days we are living in RIGHT NOW! No, I do not know what a day will bring
forth, yet I live by the grace of God in expectation of my Lord coming at any
minute of any day now to take me home to glory.
I am no longer a citizen of this world, and am eagerly looking forward
to going “HOME.”
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Read Philippians 3:20-21. If
any reader is perfectly satisfied with this world, and content to stay here, you
likely need to examine yourself to see if you are even saved, 2
Corinthians 13:5; 1 Peter 1:10. The
inspired Word clearly states that “the grace of God” teaches the true
believer that we are to live daily “looking for that blessed hope, and the
glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ,” Titus
2:11-15.
Conclusion
In this
study I have attempted to point out truths which may very well effect the lives
of our readers BIG TIME in the very near future. Our readers are perfectly free to do with
them whatever they will. But I felt I
had to “blow the trumpet” and warn God’s people of the possibility of life
changing events happening RIGHT NOW.
Are our readers READY for the resurrection and rapture? The Lord Jesus Christ clearly stated that His
people were to live in a state of constant expectation, Matthew
24:44; 25:10; Mark 13:35-37; Luke 12:40; 17:26-30; 17:34-37; Isaiah 40:31. Are you being obedient to the
Lord? What does the Lord Jesus Christ
really mean to you? Is He your personal
Savior and Heavenly Bridegroom? Or…do
you just regard Him as your “fire escape” from Hell. If it is the latter, I would point out that
you haven’t escaped yet!
These Scriptures are still in the
Bible, and obedience to them is required for passing the test the Lord
has set before men, John 3:3-7; 3:36; 5:24; 14:6; Acts 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 10:8-13;
Ephesians 2:8-10. I hope every
reader passes with honors and will meet me in Heaven. In the love of Christ Jesus, my precious
Savior and Lord,
Pastor F. M. Riley
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to share with others, or to quote from it in
context as written.
Thank you beloved brothers and sisters in Christ for your prayers and
your gifts. The time of my departure is
near. It has been a blessing to serve
you dear folks with my contribution from the Word of God. Please keep me and my loved ones in your
prayers.
Please address all questions, comments, and correspondence to: Pastor
F. M. Riley, Last Call Gospel Ministry, 184 County Road 108, Harrisburg,
Missouri 65256, or I can be contacted by email at fmr7sngn@centurylink.net
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