Jesus Will Return in the Pillar of Cloud and Fire // THE RETURN OF JESUS: Episode 40

[@smithsmithington]

This will sound insane, but in 2011 I almost died in a house fire. I was miraculously woken up by a dog in the basement and escaped before the carbon monoxide seeping into the basement made me never wake up. I escaped through smoke and fire without a scratch. The fire marshal was dumbfounded how I was alive. He told me the back door I went through was melted. The glass melted it was so hot. He said that if I had breathed one breath my lungs would have seared shut and I would be dead. There were so many things wrong in my life and lifestyle then. Later that year when dealing with crippling PTSD and nightly panic attacks that would keep me awake until I cried myself to sleep from pain and exhaustion, I decided to fast for 21 days. I didn't plan this, but it turned out the last day of the fast was my birthday. That day/night I was working the overnight shift at a hotel and was watching IHOP KC's live stream worship while sitting in the back office. During my prayer and worship I saw a split second flash image/video in my minds eye. The video image was black and white. A man marching forward. He was only wearing a middle eastern loin wrapped waist girding. He was stark and muscular. His hair was moving like it was being blown by the wind. The hair was somehow moving fast and in slow motion at the same time. He was walking past me with deep determination. I recall praying for the lost at the time. The only thing He said was "They are mine". The thing I remember most was His eyes. His eyes were like white fire. Like burning magnesium or a welding torch. I fell to my knees and trembled. I could only say/repeat "Holy Holy Holy" for almost 30 minutes while I shook in fearful tears. Those eyes and that image are burned into my memory. My PTSD and anxiety attacks were miraculously cured ever since. That man is coming back. That man is terrifying. His enemies will shake and fall to the ground with dread. Nothing in my life or wildest imagination is more scary than Jesus Christ. He can blow Satan away with His breath like ash in His hand. Hold fast to Him. He is a mighty and fear worthy God. He is our general. Our King... and He deserves all the Glory and Honor He will ever get. It's almost unfathomable that that same man is also the most loving, gentle, and kind friend in the universe. I am so happy to see Him someday. I'm also scared. I miss Him often and cry Maranatha.

[@dorrenes.missdthetruthtell5342]

SPECTACULAR! I look forward to meeting you soon! SHALOM & PEACE!

[@daughteroftheking4629]

When he returns all knees shall bow, not because of his glory, but because of his scars...

[@wearethemulders]

Joel and FAI, thank you for your ministry. Come Lord Jesus!

[@shirazisit]

Amen and amen brother - we look forward to this glorious day!! MARANATHA!!

[@Post-Trib]

Just as when Jesus opened their eyes when he broke bread with them after the walk on the road to Emmaus, he'll open the eyes of Israel when he returns and they see the wounds and ask him how this happened

[@dorrenes.missdthetruthtell5342]

I AM SO EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO FINALLY BE IN THE PRESENCE OF MY YHWH!!! HIP HIP HORRAY!

[@MMOverlandAdventures]

Blessing for us! Amen MARANATHA

[@Jesuswins7]

Had a dream about this after I first got saved. I don’t retell it because It’s unexplainable. But it was fearful in the sense of awesomeness, it was in turbulent clouds and it did explain the Trinity.

[@addielyd4102]

Thank you for this message. God Bless You Joel!

[@hank8613]

When you know exactly the way Jesus returns, you can't be deceived by others claiming they are the Christ.

[@christ.4977]

As usual, I think Joel is spot on.

[@loweeization]

Thank you Joel. I just have to say I've learned much from these lessons. Really gives me something to always dig deeper on. I have surely been turned away from my false belief of Jesus coming down from heaven in one day and magically, like poof, changing everything. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family in His magnificent care.

[@voiceofreason4907]

Joel, I love how these messages at times make you emotional. Seeing the Spirit at work is beautiful.

[@Augurs-way]

Blessing upon blessing, brother! Thank you for laboring to open the Word for us. The Lord keep you

[@nelsongagne9142]

I listen to your book Sinai To Zion on this everyday on my way to and from work, probably on my 4th or 5th reading now. Such a blessing and helps me know how to pray for Israel.

[@TheSeptuagint]

How do you listen to it

[@nelsongagne9142]

​@@TheSeptuagint I purchased it on Audible

[@Steblu74]

After all the Preterist spiritualizing is done what is left? The world is descending into chaos while many Believers are laying down their lives for Christ! Preterism destroys the Blessed Hope and abandons us to the indefinite, slow, mediocre grind of political progress, no Resurrection that is meaningful and no meeting our loved ones in the air. Thank God for literalists like Joel Richardson, and for FAI-

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

Thank you Joel.

[@livingstrategically]

So thankful for Joel and this 40-session study! May God continue to spread His word through FAI.

[@johnlovorn4641]

Beautiful Joel

[@jacksonrodrigues8732]

Joel, your lessons caused me to reexamine my eschatology, I'm know , I'm currently in the process of looking for a new church since my current one is an amillenialist one... great church but not church aligned with my beliefs. Thank you for the teachings...

[@HadasahB]

Appreciate your sharing this since it very nicely affirms what i was learning in our class with a Hebrew teacher a couple years ago. Thank you.

[@southgatekid53]

Im speechless

[@Kay-tc3go]

That desciption of their meeting is exhilerating. "God would speak to Moses face to face as a man speaks to a friend." WOW!!!!

[@chipmarlin1032]

God bless you from Austin Texas - well done and thank you for taking the time to teach Bible . Stay safe brother -

[@Gardenwork-wi7zy]

Last night I was just sobbing and cried out to my saviour to please come soon. I feel it in my bones that we are close. The world is so disgusting and I’m so tired of it. I love my life that God has given me and I’m astounded by the blessing he has given me, but I can’t wait to go home to where we all belong.

[@judyd.5026]

We all need patience to endure and stay busy serving Him.

[@joburton1629]

Well that makes complete sense!

[@Keepitoriginalministry]

The sign of the Son of Man, will prove the Trinity. The sign of the Son of man to me , Is the sky opens up like a scroll 📜 and the Father and the Son are seated next to each other. Then obviously Jesus stands up and comes down from Heaven ☁️ “ Hide us from the face of him that sits on the throne AND the wrath of the Lamb”

[@deniserobertson7146]

Jesus said, "I and the Father are One."

[@Keepitoriginalministry]

@@deniserobertson7146 yes

[@QZigZagg]

I’ve really enjoyed the lessons. I hate that it’s over honestly. I hope Joel starts another teaching series.

[@Yokoshibadog1504]

Excellent teaching! MARANATHA!

[@doloreslopez4241]

The way you explained the presence of God and Moses, i could all st see it!!

[@johnmuir2960]

I believe you and I both know Israel is about to go into her last captivity. She will be rescued by Jesus Christ on the Day of the Lord. J. M. M.

[@geridannels1701]

Joel, i can see your excitement in this teaching. You encouraged me too! Thank you.

[@conaecarpenter3283]

Thank you ,Joel. This has been a wonderful series. What's next? Lol. You are an amazing Teacher and I feel truly blessed by all these teachings. God bless you.

[@debbiewareing1178]

Fantastic series, I have read most of your book (I skipped odd bits) Sinai to Zion and I loved it. This series brought it even more to life! Thank you Joel, I have been edified and blessed. I feel so grateful that I have gained a much more Jewish perspective now to bible prophesy and interpretation. I’m very grateful. God bless you and your ministry, may He continue to use you as a valuable vessel. I pray for Israel, the FAI family and your wife, I pray she is healing. Maranatha

[@melaniecyr2772]

So so good!!! What an amazing Glory to come!! Thank you Jesus!

[@deniserobertson7146]

Thank you, Joel. I have taken much of what you have taught and shared with younger believers. Showing them the connection between the O.T. and the N.T. is really needed. Many are completely ignorant of these connections. The lack of motivation to read and meditate on the Word of God is causing many of these younger believers to be ignorant. The videos are an avenue that appeals to them. I appreciate all you do!

[@exitthematrix1487]

Fairytale to keep you weak

[@cblackink]

Bless you, brother, for your most excellent teaching. Not only do I learn so much from you, but I also get inspiration to stay the course, to run hard towards the finish line. May Yahweh continue to send you strength and perserverance, wisdom and discernment, in the coming days.

[@beansy68]

Excellent!

[@BobbyU808]

Chit-chat with God? What an odd way of describing Moses’ interaction with God. Great message, as usual. Shalom

[@MorrisonJames]

Joel, John give a glory description of The Lord in the Revelation. My humble opinion - I believe when he returns for Israel to see him he will be omitting a brilliant ever reaching light out of his feet, wrists and side. Like the light from a nuclear explosion.

[@Spencedawg3]

I would say this is accurate and realistic but I do think it will be global as well with my interpretation seeing a earth covering Aurora to where all will bow and worship Him. He is THE SAVIOR and he will appear to save from the poured out judgement of God on the whole earth

[@carolinjane54]

Where I live in Massachusetts I and others have noticed the amazing cloud formations the past few days and i have been thinking about this very thing you are talking about...just looking for the One who comes in the clouds!

[@mikebremer3456]

Joel, will the third temple be built during the time of peace and safety?

[@1satisfiedmind]

I always thought that "the sign of the Son of Man" in the heavens was a celestial/cosmic sign, like the star of Bethlehem (either a constellation or a comet), something distinct from the "the same Jesus will return as he left."

[@WiseWomanLola]

Will you finish the Revelation study, please?

[@vegacool1]

What if the Pillar is Horizontal?? like a cloud?? like the one Jesus left on and returns in? 5 Then the Lord will create over the whole site of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud by day, and smoke and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory there will be a canopy. 6 There will be a booth for shade by day from the heat, and for a refuge and a shelter from the storm and rain. Isaiah 4

[@johntandy8918]

I don't always agree with Joel but respect him as a brother and his teachings are very interesting. However and please take this in the spirit it is intended... the interruptions of the ministry messages can be very distracting. If you put them at the beginning or end I promise to watch them 🙏❤️

[@s.s12687]

Just fast forward 😂I do that..y’all are entitled

[@nehemiahrenner9083]

Thank you Joel! Blessed! I emailed you through the FAI website. I am a pastor in Washington state and wanted to to connect in regards to your “rapture and the endurance of the saints” session. Which was incredible! But I am not vary tech savvy, I’ll try and direct message you?.?. Not sure if you can do that on you tube.. thanks again!

[@AllanI3374]

At the same moment evil is exterminate (both sides). Are you getting it? It's Spiritual!

[@preciadocr1ss]

I think that according with acts 1:11 we will see him coming just like he is when he ascended to heaven Acts 1:11 11 and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven." 1 Jhon 3 1Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. 2Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears,a we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. 3And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. Hebrews 9:28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

[@preciadocr1ss]

@@danielbelteshazzar-mg7rb 2 Thessalonians 2 we will gather with him, and he overthrow the Antichrist with the breath of his mouth… The Man of Lawlessness 2 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, ⬅️⬅️⬅️we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us-whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter-asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. 3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness[a] is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God. 5 Don’t you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things? 6 And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time. 7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming.⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️

[@preciadocr1ss]

@@danielbelteshazzar-mg7rb yes he is present with in us through his Holy Spirit, but he will,come with all his angels, at his second coming, in which rapture and resurrection will take place!

[@preciadocr1ss]

@@danielbelteshazzar-mg7rb Jesus ascended to the clouds physically, all his apostles saw him ascended, and in the same way he will comeback through the clouds, like those angels declared! We are one with him, yes because we have his Holy Spirit we are United with father and son in spirit and in truth, we will see him face to face 1 John 3:2 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, ⬅️⬅️⬅️we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. James 5:7-8 ESV / 485 helpful votes Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand Here the apóstol is asking for patience because we are waiting for him, if he is here what are we waiting for?

[@preciadocr1ss]

@@danielbelteshazzar-mg7rb Mattew 35:31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. His angels, his messengers, or warriors or whatever kind of angels come with him to gather his elect….. Mattew 24 this scripture is super clear The Return of the Son of Man …30At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, ⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️with power and great glory. 31And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. 32Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.… Every eye will see him even the ones which pierced him👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 Revelation 1:7 King James Version 7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, 🙌and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

[@preciadocr1ss]

@@danielbelteshazzar-mg7rb look, I know what you mean, we are going to be like him, and we are going to recognize him in us, but we can’t ignore the other scriptures like Mattew 24 , where stated that he will return with his angels to gather his elect, or that at his return every eye will see him….or all the others that I mentioned before…..

[@ricoyochanan]

I don't doubt Joel's teaching, but it really adds weight that the 2nd Advent of Jesus is in phases. A pillar of cloud and fire is not the way Jesus left this earth, Act 1:9, and so this phase of cloud and fire is not the rapture. Act 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Where's the pillar of cloud and fire in Acts 1:9? It's not there because it's a different phase of His coming.

[@UrbanPovertist]

🤔.•°{iCloud lights up the night and distracts you during the day} Angel: Genesis 19- Two Angels... Where did those men go? What does it take to actually believe 😞

[@fadyedits8681]

UFO

[@squirreljones3595]

The saints that overcome the Mark of the beast have Bible verses that promise them white robes and the thousand year reign of Jesus Revelation 7 14 white robes Revelation 20 4 thousand year reign The church doesn't have one Bible verse that promised them white robes or the thousand year reign of Jesus The church rapture is at judgement day John 6 39-54 Jesus says at the Last day four times, please give Jesus a chance to explain It's all there in Revelation 20 Revelation 21 New Heaven New earth New Jerusalem with no more sun moon or night

[@everlybnb2409]

The last day could mean 1,000 years, the last day being sabbath of 1,000 years, just as adam and eve died on the first day, before they turned 1,000 yrs old. A idea

[@alanlietzke5738]

Thought-provoking, but not convincing. The Greek text reads, " And then the sign of the Son of the Human will be manifested" (Mt 24:30). It does not say, "the sign of the angel of the LORD". However, we do know that the sky is dark, because there is no light, except at even-time (Zec 14:6-7). Thus, this sign must be brightly visible, as well as, recognized, in a manner that causes all the tribes to mourn (Mt 24:30), and every eye to see Him, even those who pierced Him (Rev 1:7, Zec 12:10-11). Accordingly, for all the tribes to recognize the significance, the sign must be more than a sign which is only meaningful to Hebrews. I would suggest a flaming pillar in the form of an occupied cross, since he was pierced on a cross, a symbol, which has become a widely associated with Jesus. We are also informed that He will come as flaming fire (2Th 1:7-8)

[@maranathasos3381]

but then God wanted to kill Moses for forgetting to circumcise his son…. i’m not feeling the “friend” vibe

[@chavak3497]

Ah, the erudite... those who "curate" rather than what.. organize? You "unpack" instead of just plain old "explain."

[@jg1093]

2400 for a pre recorded bible course lol, and you have to apply with a 50 dollar non refundable fee. Get out of here

[@tommiller2038]

Listeners and readers INFER. Authors and speakers IMPLY. You always say the former when you mean the latter. Picky, I know, but you are a public speaker and should know the difference.

[@eliyahugreenwald]

there will be no second coming of the false messiah,,, talk about poetic license,,, come out of babylon Joel...