Instead of proffering my opinion, I can point out what the Bible states, which clearly points out when this event, to which Christians look forward, will occur.
- But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. (Revelation 10:7)
When Moses was given the plan and purpose of God, there were many prophetic elements incorporated in the typology found within the laws and the priestly structure of worship. For instance, there were three sanctuaries: the outer, the holy, and the most holy. In the book of Hebrews when speaking of the holy sanctuary and the holiest sanctuary, we are informed that the the holy sanctuary was symbolic of the present age. This implies that the outer sanctuary, which was outside the tents, was symbolic for the time from Moses until Pentecost. The innermost sanctuary (Holy of Holies) prophetically indicates the 1000 year reign of Lord Jesus Christ on Earth.
- By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the sanctuary is not yet opened as long as the outer tent is still standing (which is symbolic for the present age). (Hebrews 9:8-9)
The inner sanctuary that was in the outer tent was where the priests were permitted to do service unto the Lord. Similarly, today, whoever is baptized in the Holy Spirit becomes a priest in service to God, providing each one does God’s will and does not spurn the Spirit of Grace. The inner tent refers to the time when Jesus returns and peace reigns on Earth.
The seven feasts were divided into those that occurred with early rain and those that occurred at the time of the latter rain. The feast of Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits and Pentecost have all been identified in the New Testament as having been fulfilled. This leaves three feasts to be fulfilled: the Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Feast of Tabernacle.
- You show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts…..who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not in a written code but in the Spirit; for the written code kills, but the Spirit gives life. (2 Corinthians 3.3–5)
- Now if the dispensation of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such splendor that the Israelites could not look at Moses’ face because of its brightness, fading as this was, will not the dispensation of the Spirit be attended with greater splendor? (2 Corinthians 3.7–8)
- And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3.18)
- Come to him, to that living stone, rejected by men but in God’s sight chosen and precious; and like living stones be yourselves built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:4-5)
- that He might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:27)
The feasts of the early rain fell while the dispensation of death was still in effect, the dispensation of life began at the Feast of Pentecost, which was the beginning of the Church Age, when the baptism of the Holy Spirit was first bestowed upon believers. These feasts were done in accordance with the requirement of the written code.
The feasts of the Latter Rain are not under the written code but under the new dispensation of the Spirit. The temple is not a tent nor one made of stones at Jerusalem. The Temple of the Lord is made up of living stones. This new temple is one that is invisible to the world, but watched over by Lord Jesus Christ, as He looks at our hearts. For when the new temple, now known as the Church is to be revealed to the world, there will be no spot (sin), no wrinkle (because all will have joy), and no blemish (because each living stone will be perfect), for all will be totally filled with the Holy Spirit and separated from any stain of worldliness.
- But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only….Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Matthew 24:36–44)
- According to the number of the days forty days, for every day a year (Numbers 14:34)
- ….forty days I assign you, a day for each year. (Ezekiel 4:6)
When the Feast of Trumpets occurs, this is unknown, because the hour or day has always required priests to be on watch to declare when it starts. But when the seventh month starts, 10 days later is the Day of Atonement. Count 4 days after this, the Feast of Tabernacles begins for 8 days. In all this is a 22 day period. However, since this is the dispensation of the Spirit, the days (more than likely, years) in which the Church is prepared for the return of Lord Jesus Christ, culminate when He begins to rule on Earth.
On the day that the Feast of the Trumpets occurs, there were two trumpets blown to call the people to assemble before the Lord for the month of festivity when the greater harvest of fruit for the year was gathered. What these trumpets represent is a matter of understanding the symbols. But you can expect them to, at least, represent the law and the prophets; a call to repentance from sin (the Law) and the reason to exercise faith in God (the prophets telling of his coming). Expect a massive move of God to begin to go throughout the world with a message of repentance and faith in Lord Jesus Christ, beginning with the Feast of Trumpets.
- Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say, as with a voice of thunder, “Come!” And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and its rider had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. (Revelation 6:1–2)
The Day of the Seventh Trumpet will occur after the other six trumpets have been blown. Before that the seven seals have to be opened. The first seal speaks of He who rides on the white horse with a message that says, “Come to the Living Cornerstone!.” The white horse represents more than the strength of man. The bow represents the ability to pierce hearts. The crown represents someone who has conquered sin. Therefore, when the first of the seven seals is opened, in all probability the Feast of Trumpets will begin. At least, this is what is indicated in the Bible, even if you have not realized this before.
The Whole Of Creation Is Awaiting The Revealing of The Sons of God
