The Woman Clothed With the Sun
Who is the “woman” in the apostle John’s strange vision? There is only one logical answer. As you study the book of Revelation, you might not notice Israel’s presence much. In fact, a number of commentators say Israel is never mentioned there. But if you study Revelation carefully, you’ll see the Jewish people and national Israel appear several times, particularly in chapter 12. ThisGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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There’s more of this story,that began in the heavens in 2017. Many are speaking about the Revelation 12 sign, and the stars are bringing the story to us.
I agree with you but I think the part about the flood is not talking about endtimes.
If you read exodus closely you notice the word flood is used when they were crossing the red sea. This is talking about the red sea was causing them not to make it, but God opened the waters (parted the red sea) so they could cross. And the flood ate up the enemy.
The sun above the head is the spiritually meaning of Jesus He was a head of them. The moon is the devil before her feet. The stars are the tribes.
Revelation is concerning the end times and future events–the parting of the Red Sea is a past event and would make no sense in the foretelling of the events of the end of days. The serpent is spewing water out of his mouth–this would not describe the Red Sea. This is a future event in which God will miraculously rescue His chosen people from Satan’s final attempt at destroying them before he meets his own destruction. It is thought that Petra will be the place they escape to, given its topography.
Thank you for clarifying
I will never forget hearing Chuck Missler say he loves the way Chuck Smith summarizes our view: “If this is the Church she’s in big trouble, because she’s pregnant.”
In Scripture the Church is always depicted as the Virgin Bride of Christ. 2Cor 11:2
Blessing! But, how can I have this magazine in hard copy?
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Blessings!
It continues to astound me that people can’t identify Israel as the woman. Even before I reached my teen years and wasn’t interested in prophecy, I recognized that chapter 12 verses 1 & 2 were a reference to the dream Joseph had that helped him stay in trouble with his brothers. I suppose it goes to show how Biblically illiterate the modern church is especially among non-dispensationalists.
Worth noting, it could not be the church the body of Christ because it is not part of any prophecy as it was hid in God from the beginning. It was a Mystery and it is not a woman as it is the One New Man, Jew and Gentile believers in one body.
Very clear, Mike! Thanks!