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THE HIDDEN PROPHECY IN THE GOOD SAMARITAN PARABLE.
Matthew 13:11
Jesus:
"Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them".
THE HIDDEN PROPHECY IN THE GOOD SAMARITAN PARABLE.
Matthew 13:11
Jesus:
"Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them".
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Jesus let us know that there are hidden meaning inside his parables.
I'm about to demonstrate to you why you should spend decades if need be, understanding the Bible prophetically. The following is the hidden prophecy of the Good Samaritan. it is filled with symbolism.
Jesus let us know that there are hidden meaning inside his parables.
I'm about to demonstrate to you why you should spend decades if need be, understanding the Bible prophetically. The following is the hidden prophecy of the Good Samaritan. it is filled with symbolism.
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Perfectly explained by God Himself. A beautiful example in the disclosure of how powerful you can become. Should you advance your understanding. By becoming keenly familiar with scripture.
Perfectly explained by God Himself. A beautiful example in the disclosure of how powerful you can become. Should you advance your understanding. By becoming keenly familiar with scripture.
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This could easily go over some of your heads. So I will attempt to explain it as simply as possible. The symbolism in these scriptures are found and interpreted by other Biblical scriptures. Otherwise I will explain as briefly as possible.
This could easily go over some of your heads. So I will attempt to explain it as simply as possible. The symbolism in these scriptures are found and interpreted by other Biblical scriptures. Otherwise I will explain as briefly as possible.
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Some 20 years ago or so, I saw an attempt to explain that there may be a hidden prophecy within this parable. The attempt was good enough to make me study it out for all these years, from time to time. And prophecy teachers have been looking into this parable for years.
Some 20 years ago or so, I saw an attempt to explain that there may be a hidden prophecy within this parable. The attempt was good enough to make me study it out for all these years, from time to time. And prophecy teachers have been looking into this parable for years.
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The parable is brief. I need you to read it through one time, at least one time. then I will show you what you did not see.
Here is the parable located in
Luke 10:29 NIV
The parable is brief. I need you to read it through one time, at least one time. then I will show you what you did not see.
Here is the parable located in
Luke 10:29 NIV
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29. But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
30. "In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead."
29. But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
30. "In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead."
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31. "A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side."
32. "So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side."
31. "A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side."
32. "So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side."
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33. "But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him."
34. "He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him."
33. "But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him."
34. "He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him."
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35. "The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
35. "The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
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36. "Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
Now first things first, let's look at the context of the conversation before the parable.
36. "Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
Now first things first, let's look at the context of the conversation before the parable.
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An expert on the law has stood up to test Jesus. How do I inherit eternal life? Jesus asked him how do you read the law? Love God with all your heart, soul, strength, & mind and neighbor as yourself. Jesus said do this and you'll live. But then he tried to justify himself.
An expert on the law has stood up to test Jesus. How do I inherit eternal life? Jesus asked him how do you read the law? Love God with all your heart, soul, strength, & mind and neighbor as yourself. Jesus said do this and you'll live. But then he tried to justify himself.
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Jesus is about to tell the man the entire plan of God for the next two thousand years in a simple story. So Jesus answers the man fully, but in a way that will only be understood later.
Jesus is about to tell the man the entire plan of God for the next two thousand years in a simple story. So Jesus answers the man fully, but in a way that will only be understood later.
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I think the easiest way to explain it will be to go verse by verse. We need only discuss verses 30 through 35.
I think the easiest way to explain it will be to go verse by verse. We need only discuss verses 30 through 35.
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30. In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.
30. In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.
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The road:
Jesus said, A man was going "down" from Jerusalem to Jericho. This road, actually exist. A steep descent approximately 18 miles called 'the bloody way' The road was a haven for thieves. See Dake's reference Bible.
The road:
Jesus said, A man was going "down" from Jerusalem to Jericho. This road, actually exist. A steep descent approximately 18 miles called 'the bloody way' The road was a haven for thieves. See Dake's reference Bible.
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From Jerusalem:
The meaning of 'Jerusalem' in Hebrew is Fountain of peace.
To Jericho:
The meaning of 'Jericho' in Hebrew is The City of the Moon.
From Jerusalem:
The meaning of 'Jerusalem' in Hebrew is Fountain of peace.
To Jericho:
The meaning of 'Jericho' in Hebrew is The City of the Moon.
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The story of Jericho in Scripture parallels the end time Prophecies of the tribulation period. All the nations mentioned by the prophets, doing battle with Israel are right now Islamic. Allah is a moon god. Jericho is a type & a foreshadow. Of the End of the Age.
The story of Jericho in Scripture parallels the end time Prophecies of the tribulation period. All the nations mentioned by the prophets, doing battle with Israel are right now Islamic. Allah is a moon god. Jericho is a type & a foreshadow. Of the End of the Age.
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The robbers:
Satan is a thief and the robber. John 10:1 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber."
The robbers:
Satan is a thief and the robber. John 10:1 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber."
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John 10:10 "The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
John 10:10 "The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
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The raiment:
Stripping the man of his raiment. Revelation 19:8 "Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God's holy people.") Revelation 7:14 The raiment is the symbol of the man's right standing with God.
The raiment:
Stripping the man of his raiment. Revelation 19:8 "Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God's holy people.") Revelation 7:14 The raiment is the symbol of the man's right standing with God.
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Half dead:
Genesis 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die."
in dying you will die, meaning leaving him spiritually dead and exhausted.
Half dead:
Genesis 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die."
in dying you will die, meaning leaving him spiritually dead and exhausted.
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So let's put the meaning all together In verse 30. A man leaving the city of peace on his way to the end of the age, was defeated by Satan. Stripped of his right standing with God. And left spiritually half dead.
Now let's move on to verse 31.
So let's put the meaning all together In verse 30. A man leaving the city of peace on his way to the end of the age, was defeated by Satan. Stripped of his right standing with God. And left spiritually half dead.
Now let's move on to verse 31.
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31. "A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side."
31. "A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side."
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The priest was on the same road. The duty of the priest is to oversee animal sacrifice for the covering of man's sin. But when the priest came along he did not change the spiritual condition of the man.
Let's move on to verse 32.
The priest was on the same road. The duty of the priest is to oversee animal sacrifice for the covering of man's sin. But when the priest came along he did not change the spiritual condition of the man.
Let's move on to verse 32.
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32. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
Though all priests are Levites, not all Levites are priests. This would have to do with levitical law. A levite would dispense the law of God to the rest of the people.
32. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
Though all priests are Levites, not all Levites are priests. This would have to do with levitical law. A levite would dispense the law of God to the rest of the people.
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The tribe of Levi did not change the spiritual condition of the man.
A man may be taught in a synagogue, but he remained spiritually dead.
Let's recap versus 31 and 32; both animal sacrifice, and the law, had not changed the man's spiritual condition.
Verse 33.
The tribe of Levi did not change the spiritual condition of the man.
A man may be taught in a synagogue, but he remained spiritually dead.
Let's recap versus 31 and 32; both animal sacrifice, and the law, had not changed the man's spiritual condition.
Verse 33.
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33. "But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him."
Instead of getting long-winded can we just agree that the Samaritan is Jesus Christ who saw the man's condition, and came down here to us, and took pity on him?
V. 34
33. "But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him."
Instead of getting long-winded can we just agree that the Samaritan is Jesus Christ who saw the man's condition, and came down here to us, and took pity on him?
V. 34
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34. "He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him."
Bandaged his wounds:
When Jesus started his Healing Ministry, he was effectively binding their wounds.
34. "He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him."
Bandaged his wounds:
When Jesus started his Healing Ministry, he was effectively binding their wounds.
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Pouring in oil:
The oil is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. 2nd chapter of Acts. God pours his holy spirit into his believers and changes their spiritual condition.
The wine:
The wine is the symbol for the blood of Jesus Christ for the remission of sin.
Pouring in oil:
The oil is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. 2nd chapter of Acts. God pours his holy spirit into his believers and changes their spiritual condition.
The wine:
The wine is the symbol for the blood of Jesus Christ for the remission of sin.
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The Donkey:
The Beast represents his property, his position.
Christ puts the man in his own position of authority.
The inn:
The church had not come into existence yet. And therefore had no name. Christ puts the man there for rest. & takes care of him there till morning.
The Donkey:
The Beast represents his property, his position.
Christ puts the man in his own position of authority.
The inn:
The church had not come into existence yet. And therefore had no name. Christ puts the man there for rest. & takes care of him there till morning.
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35. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
35. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
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The two denarii:
I'm going to show you by scripture, that the two denarii represent 2000 years.
The two denarii:
I'm going to show you by scripture, that the two denarii represent 2000 years.
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Matt. 20:2
"He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard."
V.13
"But he answered one of them, 'I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn't you agree to work for a denarius? This Parable demonstrates that a denarius represents a day's wages.
Matt. 20:2
"He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard."
V.13
"But he answered one of them, 'I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn't you agree to work for a denarius? This Parable demonstrates that a denarius represents a day's wages.
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2 Peter 3:8 Psalm 90:4
A day is as a thousand years A Thousand Years is as a day.
Both Old and New Testaments testified to a day as a thousand years. Do you see where I'm going with that?
2 Peter 3:8 Psalm 90:4
A day is as a thousand years A Thousand Years is as a day.
Both Old and New Testaments testified to a day as a thousand years. Do you see where I'm going with that?
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Good Samaritan gives The Innkeeper two coins which represents two days wages. And two days represents two thousand years..
Good Samaritan gives The Innkeeper two coins which represents two days wages. And two days represents two thousand years..
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The Innkeeper:
The Innkeeper would be the five-fold ministry. Though I don't know how to prove it to you. Pastors, evangelists, teachers, Prophets, and apostles.
The Innkeeper:
The Innkeeper would be the five-fold ministry. Though I don't know how to prove it to you. Pastors, evangelists, teachers, Prophets, and apostles.
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The reimbursement:
Revelation 22:12
"Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done."
The reimbursement:
Revelation 22:12
"Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done."
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Personally, I believe the reward is human beings. Because they're the only thing of real value in heaven.
Notice that the man never makes it to Jericho. I think it's because the Rapture occurs first.
Personally, I believe the reward is human beings. Because they're the only thing of real value in heaven.
Notice that the man never makes it to Jericho. I think it's because the Rapture occurs first.
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Let's recap the story. Man leaves the city of peace. To go to the end of the age. Left spiritually dead buy satanic attack. Animal sacrifice nor the law could change his spiritual condition. Christ came to pour his Holy Spirit into the man.
Let's recap the story. Man leaves the city of peace. To go to the end of the age. Left spiritually dead buy satanic attack. Animal sacrifice nor the law could change his spiritual condition. Christ came to pour his Holy Spirit into the man.
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Christ pours his blood out on the man. Give the man his own position in authority. Places him in a place of care. Stays with him till morning. Then puts him in the care of another for 2,000 years. Leaving with a promise to return to complete any incurred debt.
Christ pours his blood out on the man. Give the man his own position in authority. Places him in a place of care. Stays with him till morning. Then puts him in the care of another for 2,000 years. Leaving with a promise to return to complete any incurred debt.
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I have simplified it quite a bit. But that's all I really need do. No doubt the Holy Spirit can show you many things. Scripture is full of this kind of insight
And you thought it was just about being a nice guy.
I have simplified it quite a bit. But that's all I really need do. No doubt the Holy Spirit can show you many things. Scripture is full of this kind of insight
And you thought it was just about being a nice guy.
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Are there different ways to look at the details of this parable? Yes, I encourage you to do so.
There is so much I don't have time to share in these tweets.
The principle that I just demonstrated is a constant in the living scripture. Seeing it comes with familiarity.
Are there different ways to look at the details of this parable? Yes, I encourage you to do so.
There is so much I don't have time to share in these tweets.
The principle that I just demonstrated is a constant in the living scripture. Seeing it comes with familiarity.
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If it takes you a year to read the Bible all the way through. But you can listen to it 50 + times a year, which do you choose to bolster your familiarity with Biblical scripture?
Do both.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God.
Romans 10:17
If it takes you a year to read the Bible all the way through. But you can listen to it 50 + times a year, which do you choose to bolster your familiarity with Biblical scripture?
Do both.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God.
Romans 10:17
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