Yahushua promised there would be "Signs and
wonders" in the heavens and in the earth, to mark the end times,
including the time of His return. These signs are first detailed in
Scripture, and then will be confirmed in the heavenly signs at the
appropriate times. One of these signs can be seen in the Song of
Solomon – in the midst of a discussion of certain Bride characteristics
– and can be seen in the heavens now! Let’s look at this sign.
The
description of the Bride can be seen throughout the Scriptures, seen in
various stories, parables, types and shadows, and in allegorical
pictures. Of all the Books of the Bible having these descriptions,
however, none compares with the Book of Song of Solomon for richness,
and for variety of pictures used to describe the Bride.
Many of
the Hebrew words used in Song of Solomon occur a certain number of
times (have a "frequency" count). Some others have number
characteristics that either point out or emphasize the Bride’s
qualities of preparation, as well as her perfection – the completion of
her preparation. Still other words are used to show in detail some of
the Bride’s character qualities, and still others portray some of her
activities and actions. These pictures are all there for our
instruction and emulation, for those who would diligently seek them
out. Thus when we see a "sign" mentioned, we are able to associate the
"sign" with the prophetic meanings of the passage itself.
Some
of these words and phrases reveal prophetic pictures of the Bride’s
interaction with others, such as the other virgins and those charged
with leadership, the Pastors and Shepherds. There are likewise many
hidden messages and pictures, showing some of the details of the
Bride’s preparation, and of the Bridegroom’s sending for her. Until now
these pictures have been obscured, but now a few of these are coming
into view. With this brief understanding, we will now look at an
example of one prophetic message for the Bride, along with the
confirming "sign" seen in the heavens.
The word "twins" appears
four times in Song of Solomon, twice as Strong’s number <08380>,
and twice as <08382>. The word <08380> comes from the root
<08382>, which means "joined, or coupled together." The great
significance is seen in the passages where this word <08382>
occurs. Notice these two passages:
Thy teeth are like a flock
[of sheep that are even] shorn,
which came up <05927> from the
washing; whereof every one bear twins,
and none is barren among them.
(Song of Songs 4:2)
Thy teeth are as a flock of
sheep <07353> which go
up <05927> from the washing, whereof every
one beareth twins, and
there is not one barren among them. (Song of Songs
6:6)
First, the phrase "flock of sheep" appears in the first passage as, "
like a flock shorn;" but then appears as, "
as a flock of <07353>"
in the second passage. The Hebrew word <07353> is the word
‘rachel’ and means "ewe." This has a double meaning, and pictures the
‘flock of Rachel’ as the "Children of Rachel" – prophetically meaning
the line of Joseph, which pictures Messiah as the "firstborn" that
brings preservation to the "other" tribes of the sons of Jacob – which
speaks of none other than the "Bridegroom and His Bride" who bring
preservation to the other virgins that are to come later.
In
both verses above (So 4:2; So 6:6), the wording shows a prophetic
association between the word "twins" and the phrase "a flock [of sheep]
that ascended (came up) from the washing." In the first passage, the
Bride "flock" is seen as ’shorn’ ("cut off"), and as "ascended" after
her washing (her "preparation"). What is the significance seen here? We
have seen that the flock is cut off, and ascends after her washing or
preparation. But the great significance is seen in associating the
Bride with the word "Twins," so let’s next look at "The Twins."
The Twins
Yahuweh has established in the heavens twelve main
constellations, as pictures to tell the story of the Gospel, the Good
News of Redemption of His People. One of these constellations is called
"The Twins." Many have speculated as to its meaning and interpretation
of these constellations, but from old days some of the Hebrew meanings
can still shine through to us today. If there is Truth to be seen in
the signs in the heavens, then this Truth must first be seen in
Scriptures. In this way, the heavenly signs become simply
"confirmations" of Scriptural truths, and nothing more. Now let us
notice what happens in the heavens on the 40th day of the Omer.
The
40th day of the counting of the days of the Omer this year (See Lev
23:15-16, and Hebrew word for "sheaf") occurs on the "expected" day the
New Moon will be sighted, defining the start of the first day of the
"Biblical" month. (The "Jewish" or Traditional calendar is of no use to
us in any way for determining Scriptural Truths. Because it is a
"man-made" calendar, Truth-seekers will want to avoid any reference to
it.)
The 40th day of the Omer this year happens to fall on the
first day of the 3rd Biblical month, which is a "New Moon" day starting
at sundown. The great significance of this will be seen around midnight
a few hours later, when the moon begins to enter the constellation
called "The Twins." Around midnight the moon will be in "The Twins,"
and the 40th day of the Omer Count and the first day of the New Moon
have just occurred a few hours earlier at sundown! The presence of the
moon in "The Twins" constellation is a mirror of the Scriptures showing
the "Bride flock" in proximity to "The Twins" in Song of Solomon. And
the Scripture passages connect the Bride’s "cutting off" and
"ascending" with this sign of "The Twins."
So along with the
40th day as a "known" Scriptural ascension day (Yahushua’s ascension),
we see confirmation of the ascending of the Bride in Song of Solomon is
related to "Twins." This is a prophetic association in Scripture, with
a confirming sign in the heavens, and is for our instruction. This
heavenly sign of "The Twins" may be a sign for the Bride’s
confirmation, and may signal the time for the Bride flock to be
watching!
Notice also, in the same two passages above, reference
is made to the Bride’s "teeth," which word comes from a Hebrew root
that means "to sharpen" and "to teach diligently." Surely the Bride
flock, having been taught well, will seek Yahuweh in prayer regarding
these Scripture passages and heavenly signs, and she will be ready for
her Bridegroom!
A Reminder for the Bride!
As a reminder for the Bride
flock, every New Moon Day is the First Day of the Biblical month, a
24-hour period starting with sighting of the New Moon in Jerusalem. For
most of the virgins, it is a day for "business-as-usual." For the
Bride, however, it is a "non-work" and "non-commerce" day, even as
Sabbath days are (Eze 46:1; Amos 8:5).
This practice for the
Bride, of not working or doing commerce on that day, as on a Sabbath
day, is perhaps in prophetic anticipation of the ascending of the
Bride. According to Scripture, New Moon day will be celebrated by all
nations (Isa 66:23), maybe as a future memorial of part of the Wedding
of the King’s Son, as a sort of wedding "anniversary" event. We do not
know.
In any event, we must remember to "let no man judge you"
when we observe New Moon Day, or Sabbath Days. For it will be on one of
these days in which the "shadow" of "things to come" (even the
"physical" Body of Messiah when He returns) may be seen! New Moons and
Sabbaths are not for everyone, but only for Yahuweh’s Covenant People
who choose to be grafted in, both natural and wild branches, as richly
and abundantly detailed in Scripture!
It is by those who observe
Yahuweh’s special appointment days, that both the shadow – and the
substance, Messiah Himself – will be seen! Will it be this year?
Many
likewise may try to "beguile" you with enticing words, the "Doctrines
of Men" they learned in Theological Cemetery or Bible School – but do
not believe these Doctrines and Commandments of Men, which turn men
from the Truth. Beloved, let’s believe only the Scriptures! (See Col
2:16-17; Col 2:18-19; Titus 1:14).
So while the world is
scurrying around, marrying and being given in marriage, and keeping its
own agenda, the Bride flock is following the Bridegroom, wherever He
goes! These are those who have shed all earthly obligations on the
Master’s chosen days, and have set aside those days for only the
Master! These will be the ones who will see both the shadow, and the
substance of things to come, even the Master Himself!