These studies consist of various instructions, deductions, warnings, and Biblical (Heb 10:7) information and truths for the budding or mature Christian. In the final third part of this study, my decisive focus is on three annually observed Israelite festivals ⁷¹ when all the males appeared before the LORD, and other ones ⁵⁵ that have spiritual fulfillments (Mat 5:17-19).

Some of the things learned in this study are not necessarily accepted by the dispensational premillennialist, or the schools that teach non-Biblical Pre-Tribulation Rapture, Gap and Day-Age Theories, traditions and false visions. Their errors only helped reinforce my quest, leading me to explore deeper (1 Cor 2:9-14) the riches (Rom 11:33) of God's Word to find more truths.

After all these years of periodically studying the book of books (John 21:25; Rev 10:8-11), from Genesis to Revelation, I still do not have revelations (Dan 10:1) and visions (Ezek 1:1) like the prophets (Heb 1:1-3) did. The privilege of being in His kingdom (John 3:5), one of his children and joint heirs with Jesus Christ (Rom 8:14-17) opens the door, enabling me to receive the right understanding, ⁵¹ and gives me the liberty (2 Cor 3:17) to learn truths (Col 1:25-27; Rev 1:1-3). The ones that I receive are manifested and declared through what the Holy Spirit unveils (1 Cor 2:9-11) while studying (2 Tim 2:15 ³⁶), with His guidance (John 16:12-15), the Bible and scriptures contained within (Rom 16:25-27).

Various Categories

To help get the right ideas across in these studies, the Word of God could be placed into various categories. Besides the historical side, parts of the Bible form a road map showing present location and route, which represent our sinful condition and direction, and guiding both Jew and Gentile the way to salvation. Then, some parts are comparable to gathering material and building a house, which show how God is gathering His children and building a spiritual house with lively stones (1 Pet 2:3-5), a holy temple (Eph 2:19-22), His new covenant Church ⁵⁶ with many (1 Cor 10:16-17) members (Eph 5:29-30) -- are one bread and one body in Christ ⁶ -- who are being conformed to the image ³ of the Father's ²⁸ dearly beloved ⁶⁰ Only ⁴ Begotten Son. ⁵

Gathering Scattered Pieces

And then the prophetic parts are like gathering scattered pieces of a picture puzzle and placing them, which clarify God's unveiling (2 Cor 3:13-18) order (1 Cor 15:20-23) of events (1 Cor 15:23-28), learning about things once sealed (Dan 9:24, 12:3-4, 9), but now not sealed (Rev 22:9-10) and revealed (Mat 11:25-27; Eph 3:1-6) about the Savior (Psa 40:7-8; Scripture verses!) and His (mysteries) secrets (Rev 10:7) to whoever He so desires (Amos 3:6-8; Deu 29:29 ⁷). Just as Jesus' first coming was foretold with various details scattered throughout the prophetic (1 Cor 13:9-13) Word, it is the same with His second coming (Heb 9:28).

Examine Both Testaments

Some of the information in this study has been removed and re-edited, and is included in the "Last Trump Gathering Bible Studies Volume One." Some links may not work. Please forgive me for the inconvenience. Thank you for viewing these studies.

With love in Christ!
Al