What It Means That The Last Shall Be First And The First Shall Be Last

[@butterpecan5642]

I cant understand why this young man's bible study videos dont have a massive amount of views. He makes bible study look so easy

[@aMadison2010]

Because there has been a falling away from God.

[@williamboyd776]

​@@aMadison2010exactly. Nobody wants to hear The Truth any more

[@janesylvaniausa6680]

Agree.

[@janesylvaniausa6680]

​@@williamboyd776people are STARVING for the truth. We have to feed His sheep. I know you probably get alot of negative feedback when you do but we have to keep doing it. I am always amazed and blessed when I meet people who really want to hear and THEY WANT MORE. This Gen Z group is THEE one to try to PENETRATE. Just salt the heck out of it. They know so little that they do see how little they know. They KNOW they can't respond with any TRUTH. They KNOW it's all LIES!!! THEY CAN BE TAUGHT. They're not lost in His Kingdom. We need to go round up the flock, be the sheepdog for the shepherd and warn the sheep on how to recognize the wolves

[@TheWordisGod]

doesn't really matter if he has 1 follower or a million if he reaches somebody he is triumphant but I'd rather he had a million

[@GETPICKER]

Thank you for the service you give. You are one very bright young man. I am 57 years old and can't even come close to your level of insight to the meaning of scripture. God Bless you.

[@WolkeStreit]

I think you nailed it. The passages can be hard to follow, and are often misunderstood, but in reality it's one of the more heartwarming parables Jesus gave. God is willing to save anyone, whether they followed him early in life, or if they choose to follow him even down to the final hour.

[@butterpecan5642]

Yes! The repentant thief on the cross is a great example of someone coming to Christ in the nick of time and being let into paradise

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

​@robertstephenson6806parables are "teaching aides"? What are they teaching? Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@KidbuuGODMODE]

​@robertstephenson6806only God can use the word never and always and be perfectly accurate my friend. Open your heart ,mind and ears, their is always more to learn. Glory be to God 🙏

[@janesylvaniausa6680]

What i love about this man of God is he doesnt pop up someone elses video every day and tell you why its wrong or "bad", and he's not like others who say "oh i had this dream and this is what's going to happen on Sept 22 mid-day (lol) and you dont see this guy selling "merch". This guy is talking purely Scrupture and it is such a wonderful blessing that he shares what God gave to HIM. It's just wonderful. He has a beautiful testimony to God. He IS a testimony to God and thank You Lord, that You are glorified.

[@_ojosdegato]

Will you make study guides and books for children? I absolutely love the way you explain the Bible

[@Grant-H2O]

Thats a GREAT idea and i would love to help anyway i can.

[@thatswhatshesaid8365]

Me too!!!

[@proanimaluver6487]

Same!! I'm 55 and I would read them

[@InterwebUser-ps7ju]

The Bible and Holy Spirit is sufficient. Children can understand the Bible and once the Lord gifts them the Holy Spirit they will understand. We should be reading to them out of the Holy Bible and encouraging them to read it.

[@Grant-H2O]

Children cant read big boy books thats why the books have ages on them@@InterwebUser-ps7ju

[@Hada74]

I am always amazed by what the Holy Spirit does and how He guides you through the scriptures and how blessed we all are as a result.

[@siphokazinkwandla3346]

Amen

[@janesylvaniausa6680]

I just love this guy. He's such a blessing.

[@williamboyd776]

You are a gifted teacher Sir. I thank & praise our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ for the understanding, wisdom, knowledge, and insight His Holy Spirit has given you into Himself, The Word

[@lorih4520]

You were very together in your thoughts. Great presentation. I learned a lot.

[@charmainemorales3799]

I agree. Love the way he explains everything.

[@craigmansoor2861]

Wow make everything so clear Amazing ❤❤❤

[@gregoryworthington4754]

Amazing insight. You’re blessed my brother to have the Scripture opened to you and so are we for you sharing. Peace and love brother.

[@staceyforehand9513]

Praying that I would never argue with Jesus. Such a gift to be able to serve.

[@rossguy]

There is no better Bible teacher on earth today!!

[@damariscruz2160]

Thank you for all you do! God is doing Great things through you. God Bless you!😇❤️‍🔥🙌🏼

[@MarciaWilliams-g1d]

I am learning a lot from the teaching. Excellent. God Bless You.

[@mariecausey7742]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing this information ℹ with me brother!

[@brentmouille]

I love your research and explanations. Thank you for helping me as a new growing Christian.

[@borstfamily9702]

I thank you so much young man for these studies. I just saw of you a few days ago, and I have watched hours of your videos. Really appreciate it.

[@dannybagwell2767]

Thank you brother and God Bless you and everyone everywhere

[@delienbronkhorst1103]

Its really a blessing to read Bible, if your really studies it in context, the whole Bible flows together therefore you must not just want to make a gospel of one Scripture, the Bible will always confirms the Bible, from South Africa, enjoy this Bible studies

[@alisamcdaniel2385]

Praise the Lord! I came late I was stuck steeped in dark sin. The situations were dark my sin was dark and I was full off dark thoughts and pain. Then the Lord called me out and He gave me grace! He set my feet on His path and leads me out of all that darkness that clung to me. Now I am bright and shining and full of His heart His love. I can see so much clearer the pain that clings to those in darkness. Praise the Lord for the gift of sight! Through Him I can shine His light on the darkness in the people around me. I pray through His might, His mercy to bring them out. All the more better for that late calling 🙏 Praise the Lord forever 🙌

[@bcnotpc659]

I love the way you guide us through bible study!

[@sylviacecil2067]

Wow, light bulb moment: makes total sense ❤ thank you

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

Wow! This is so clear when you explain it. Thank you so very much for all you do. God bless and keep you and yours in His almighty care.

[@markboard1966]

Brilliant teaching .

[@jacobk4487]

Thank you for the clarification and understanding of the word and thank you lord Jesus for giving this man the holy spirit to preach your beautiful word 🙏

[@donschutte1418]

Obviously blessed thank you sir

[@chitomona]

♥️🔥🙏🏼”Amen & Amen”🙏🏼🔥♥️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@deltaridgway4393]

This is one of the most amazing KZbin channels I've seen ,..thank u for helping me understand. God bless you

[@andrewgroves8611]

This is by far my favorite channel thank you so much brother!

[@kaymojil7669]

I really appreciate how these video studies have helped me think about how passages beside one another do relate.

[@branbrooke2585]

You do such a good job with these bible studies. I've seen the pattern, and I know you have to! You have been anointed by God! Keep spreading the truth!

[@binghumshotspot2213]

Wow Jason 🔥!!! Like always love what you do May GOD bless you in every way..... Sometimes just feels like you have the wisdom of Solomon just how you talk and how you present everything

[@lisaannbouton6889]

Thank you! I find I can understand more clearly when reading the Bible along with you. It makes so much more sense to me. And I'm reading the gospel of Matthew today. I've read chapter 19, and tomorrow will be chapter 20, so I kinda got a heads up, so thanks again. I feel I'm in the will of God today with this conformation and not feeling doomed 😊 I know I still have a lot to learn, but I'm choosing to continue learning with your help. Thanks again

[@belovedsoniathewriter]

Great teaching on this Bible passage 💯

[@doodledixie52]

Thank you for explaining that passage in a way I hadn't seen before. God's word is alive and so multi- faceted, as you obviously well know. The next time we study the same passage it could have a different, even deeper meaning. Side notes: I love when you use the paper Bible (as opposed to the electronic) - it's richer somehow. I use my Bible app at church so I can focus on taking notes, but transfer some of those notes into my paper Bible at home to further study. As soon as I complete a large project I plan to enroll in one of your courses. I'm praying about where God wants me next - I have a burden for the lost most, as we all should!

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

I have a Bible app, but miss writing my notes in the actual book. I can make notes in my app, but can't see them until I click on them. Regardless. Let's keep reading 😉

[@Trialbyfire9]

Well done my brother , Blessings

[@calebsystem3]

Thank you brother!!!

[@janesylvaniausa6680]

Glory to God!

[@krg038]

Thanks! Great teaching

[@jeffreyswan3036]

19:30, kid screams in the back ground...HILARIOUS! Its amazing how children have the uncanny ability to humble our professionalism. Loved it!😂

[@hankbullard701]

Thank you so much! I had a really hard time with this verse.

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

I enjoyed your video. God has gifted you with speaking so that it makes sense. Not that the Bible doesn't make sense, you just do a good job describing it.

[@catherinereaburn223]

Thank you brother

[@jamesmcallister9645]

Thank you for sharing the wisdom God gave you to open up the mind in order to understand what Jesus says about first and last to enter the kingdom of God, and explaining the most terrifying words Jesus says, i never knew you. Blessings from Ireland,and most importantly Glory to God.

[@proanimaluver6487]

I luv hearing family in the back ground❤

[@Worm8theBird]

Awesome. Thank you. God Bless you! ❤

[@amycanizaro5987]

Thank you

[@proanimaluver6487]

I prayed for someone one i can understand. Im thinking im here where i need to be

[@cindyjostevens7403]

Wow, I don't want to miss a thing, yet I miss alot. I don't want to miss out or be deceived.

[@bradkeeney5236]

Thanks

[@angik23]

I just listened to a few of your videos & read up on your beliefs on your Bible Study page. Brother, you are exactly where God has been leading me! Thank you Jesus🕊!! Today, I joined your Bible study on discord & subscribed to your wonderful channel. I’m doing the 40 day study (I think that’s right🤞🏽) & I am looking forward to listening to more of your in depth Bible studies daily! God bless you & your family, brother! 💖✝️🕊🙏🏼🥰

[@roberthoskins9247]

I believe you are a Profit. I have been listening to you and praying for you God is speaking to my heart. You are spot on ... I don't say this lightly when the tribulation comes your Ministry will be tested and you will overcome. May God bless you always Let the Holy Spirit Guide you and be Blessed by Jesus Christ. Thank you for you're insight . Always trust in Him.

[@mariethompson7701]

Such perfect timing, as I was reading this passage just yesterday. The meaning “the first shall be last”, puzzled me. I looked up commentaries though was not understanding still. And here you are! Ask and you shall receive!, seek and you will find! You, young man brought the answer today. You present this Bible study beautifully. God bless you, Thank you. I look forward to hearing more from you. 🙏🏻🌻

[@MargaritaMendiola-c5x]

I had a dream my father was driving &my older brother was in the passenger seat & My father told me to come up front behind them in the seat I knew this was God because he drove me to fountains of water springing up everywhere ❤😂🎉😊

[@BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED]

Son you have an understanding of biblical scripture some 40 year Christians can't see. Well done

[@voiceofharmony53]

Excellent

[@topshelfsoldier5534]

Fortunately I don't live by fortune. I live by grace....

[@JULALAINE]

Great study brother. If you will noticed that rich man already obey many commandment but the first was not included- Loving God with all your heart etc... That rich man maybe & maybe was still in idolatry of loving wealth/money over God. By obeying & doing the first commandment for sure Jesus can give back to Him what He can give to the poor. Pressed down, shaken together, running over, hundredfold of what He may lost in being rich without God. 😊 Love God over money and use your wealth in the land of the living for you to prosper and help the others.

[@fireballxl-5748]

I believe you omitted the idea, no you didn't omit the idea of humility as I recall now but it bears repeating as the sin God hates most is the opposite of humility and that is pride in one's self....including accomplishments, attitudes, learning, behaviour, whatever because salvation has nothing to do with anything that is of us. Salvation is all about Jesus and what Jesus did for us.

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

People who come to God late in life and then work to help people to believe. Maybe that is what is meant by this parable.

[@aspieboy74]

We are all drunk on our physical being. Addicted to living, feelings, stuff, family, power, food, sex, pleasures, etc. To enter the kingdom we have to be willing to give all these things up, especially our lives. Time to sober up.

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. They have all turned aside; They have together become unprofitable; There is none who does good, no, not one.” Romans 3:10‭-‬12 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. Romans 3:23‭-‬28

[@jidoorifalcon]

@@traciemcdaniel3660To set your mind on the flesh is death. To set your mind on the spirit is life

[@dozoneil1253]

If you believe Jesus is God and He died for your sins, then resurrected on the 3rd day to give you eternal life you’re saved. Ecclesiastes 7:20 : For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Stop lying to yourself and put your entire trust in Jesus for your salvation.

[@onix249]

This is the one verse that made me think for a long time. JESUS took me to Heaven I was in HIS presence. What HE looks at is the heart, HE wants a pure heart without hate, envy, greed or any ambition HE wants us to totally humble ourselves and deny ourselves and OBEY HIM, HE wants us to LOVE HIM over anything in the world. JESUS is absolutely lovely HE is so sweet so good so pure and that's how HE wants us to be. ❤️❤️❤️ . Only the PURE in heart will see HIM 💕💕💕

[@charmainemorales3799]

I agree 💯

[@jasonmunoz334]

Thanks for the revelation, now it makes more sense, why most Israelites who are in Judaism and don't believe in Jesus and gentiles believes in him more. Godbless you man, are you from Philippines?

[@survivorjohnny44]

I see it. Great work

[@Brockstarlan]

I also thought this was about the Jews as well, as The "Jew" first was the good news revealed but many did not receive him, the gentile heard the Gospel last, yet many received him, hence the last became first. God bless! Upon finishing this Vid, you touched on this 👍🙏.

[@marya.crittenden8919]

Yes, You can Keep the law, John, the Baptist mom and dad kept the law. And we are supposed to keep the law TODAY. God writes it on the table of our heart..

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

"Thy word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against Thee.

[@paulhowson8744]

They are missing words. It's " And many who were first, shall be last, and last shall be first." --- Resurrection.

[@ii__jon_snow__ii4873]

The young man doesn't give up WORLDLINESS!!!

[@lw216316]

I admire your line by line deep analysis. The Bible speaks of the "First" resurrection. This is when Christ raises Christians who have died and then immediately translates living Christians. But what about the people of God from Old Testament times? They are raised afterwards. David is mentioned specifially and so are Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. So those believers who lived first - the Old Testament ones are raised last and those believers who lived last - the Christians are raised first.

[@mrupholsteryman]

I've often thought it that way...

[@MattKingsley-zy7dn]

The soul is the first resurrection. The body follows later on the last day. The day of eternity as Paul says. The souls of the Old testament saints arose when Jesus resurrected. Just as prophecied.

[@vinrodney9958]

The Rich man His comforts and wealth over the life of others. One of the main problems with world today is the World puts Profit before life. To many examples but pollution kills life that God created; people, animals, plant.

[@MargaritaMendiola-c5x]

Oh my older brother was Jesus ❤😂🎉😊

[@brendakaira5482]

This is complex: it could also mean that since Israel was blided and deafened for our sakes to send the gospel to the nations( Rom 11:1-26), we receive salvation first only for the Jews to receive it last. OR...Christians are grafted into Israel, will along the Jews become first and Jews last. However which way this cones out, I am thankful for the cross and Our Lord who took our place on that cross. I pray God continues to reveal the truth. Thank you for this thought-provoking discussion.

[@MattKingsley-zy7dn]

Jesus is ISRAEL and the TREE and the VINE and the DOOR and the SHEPHERD and KING and LORD. Jesus is the SEED of Abraham by FAITH. Read Romans 11 again it's by FAITH in Messiah/Christ. We are grafted into His tree by FAITH not by an physical earthly Israel today, they were judged by the law almost 2000 years ago. Jesus chose that nation to come through as prophecied but the earthly Israel no longer holds any authority or preference today. Except for the Archaeological digs and discoveries of today, they are so fabulous and the historical settings, I love seeing it but one day all these too will burn up, then new heaven and new earth, eternal bliss.

[@pjdelucala]

You don't have to be perfect. You only need to change and become more loving. You are here to learn. Paul said: Jesus learned obedience from his suffering. Jesus was not perfect all the time. You mastered physical life. Same with the Prodigal Son.

[@thomasgrans3303]

The parable of the workers in the vineyeard have giving me comfort after coming to Christ as 44 year old and meeting others who is younger than me being in service for years becaurse they enterd the kingdom as children or as teens. It doesnt matter if your 100+ and rescieving Christ on the deathbed or being saved as 4 years old and being a follower for one hundred years. The "salary" is the same. I think there is at least two things going on in these texts. "There is some who is the first who shall be the last and some who is last shall be first", yes it can very well be the jews. The first was standing before him and the last is the third of the jews in Sachariah 12: 9-14. At least they will be the last to be saved when the tribulation ends by Jesus second coming. Maybe they see Jesus coming in the clouds and they will be saved and the moment after is the resurrection and the "rapture" or is it somehow they by grace is saved the moment after the "rapture" and still here during the wrath protected on earth by angels and not transformed and entering inte the millenium as still being mortal humans but saved. I still havent figured that out yet and not got any revelation about it, but they are the last to be saved at the coming.

[@loriinoklahoma435]

I know this is a fairly old comment, but I must say that I'm confused about the rapture scenario as well. Could be we won't know how it goes for sure until the time comes.

[@studyitthrough]

For years I read the Bible as one story after another, I did wonder why God would have the repeated stories from one writer to the other, Matthew, Mark Luke and John. I just saw this as repeated stories. But you have tied these four gospels together and now I see why they were repeated. To really study the Bible as you are doing, brings the "stories" are more than just stories. It is more like a woven piece of knowledge, rather than just a story. I am 79 years old, and have been reading the Bible since 1964, I never saw the depth of the four gospels when they are woven together. When I see you I think of the verses where Paul tells Timothy not to let his youth be a problem. You look too young to have the wisdom that you have, God is good and He likes to surpise us!!!

[@ginageorge-taylor7211]

I don’t study the bible but I embrace the Holy Spirit to guide me and lead me into all truth of the WORD period . No one can interpret the bible by or with a naked eye . This is my truth not an opinion period .

[@mariecausey7742]

❤❤❤❤

[@jbmac4889]

I believe that also extends to the end times. because we have been without the true gospel for almost 2 thousand years, And we are the last generation. Now having said that I refer to 3rd John When he was quite literally, was kicked out of his church by Diotrephes. It gives a clear picture as to how quickly the church was taken over. John was still going to the church. Before he was sent to Patmos, where he lived out the rest of his life. The "church was changed dramatically from that time on. The scriptures say they have taken the keys to the kingdom. This implies there is truth we are not getting with what we have. What are these keys. I believe in part, keys are books, as far back as 1611 the k.j.v. had 15 books in their canon that are not there now. Yet in much of the bible you will notice there are references, and remarks through the bible to other sources, like Jude quoting a source outside the canon. And preaching from the same source to his congregation he also mentioned another outside the canon. I do believe many books were removed from the canon the more I dig the more I find.

[@Chris_Hummel]

Found you at 316k subs. Very cool

[@Triggerhawk]

Good stuff mate well nutted out, I hadn't made that connection before. I do think it's in relation to actually entering the kingdom, but I also think there's a Biblical case for greater rewards in heaven according to what people have done. What's your thoughts on this?

[@Michael-A]

The Jews say they have the word of God, but reject Jesus Christ. The Christians say they have Jesus Christ but not believe solely on the Word of God. Neither group takes God's word seriously enough to REALIZE that Jesus Christ IS literally the Word of God, and receive ALL the revelation of what THAT means. Jesus IS One and the SAME as the Word of God sent to us from the Father. Think on THAT for a long while, and be blessed GREATLY! Michael A.

[@donhaddix3770]

Jesus made the statement “many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first” (Matthew 19:30) in the context of His encounter with the rich young ruler (Matthew 19:16-30). After the young man turned away from Jesus, unable to give up his great wealth (verse 22), Jesus’ disciples asked the Lord what reward they would have in heaven, since they had given up everything to follow Him (verses 27-30). Jesus promised them “a hundred times as much,” plus eternal life (verse 29). Then He said, “But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first” (verse 30).

[@stevenjames1951]

Those who reject the cross of Christ Jesus will be thrown out get this in your heart and mind. The cross must forever be the object of our faith. Whether it be Israel or gentiles.

[@edwardhill7045]

Jews coming to Christ is a sign that the end of time is near

[@joseesmith6348]

Basically do not think you are more deserving of the kingdom than others, humble yourself and trust in Jesus who takes away the SIN of the world.

[@topshelfsoldier5534]

An important thing to know about the book of Matthew was more directed to the Jewish reader than the gentile reader.

[@MattKingsley-zy7dn]

You are correct with this. Matthew first wrote his book in the Hebrew / Aramaic tongue of the 1st century Jews. It was then translated into the Greek. It was first directed at the Jewish nation.

[@JonathanMarshall-kc6pi]

I take it everyone agrees that we are living in the last days or end times. Doesn't scripture say that in the end times the Church will be ran by the birds of the air, the children of Satan, babies teaching babies. I get what you're doing here. The way you have chosen to understand scripture is quite familiar to me. On the surface, everything you say seems to be spot on. However, this way of understanding scripture is nothing more then knowledge gained from one's own perception of things and not from God. In scripture we find Christ saying to believers: "Make straight your paths!" For this to happen scripture says to: "Put your trust in the Lord, lean on His understanding and not your own, and consider Him in all your ways. If you do this Christ will make straight your paths." The dictionary defines knowledge as understanding gained by actual experience. Since we are to lean on the Lords understanding and not our own then any knowledge we seek must come from the Lord and not from mere perception. To humble yourself and ask God for knowledge instead of the way you usually do it takes a great deal of trust. Fortunately we have the assurance in scripture that if those who seek knowledge ask unto God. He will give it to them abundantly. According to scripture, there are those who before going out to do a thing, they pray and fast for 3 days, neither eating or drinking day or night, seeking to know the way in which they should be. By doing this they prove their faith and once their faith has been proven Christ says He will instruct and teach them in the way in which they should be. Christ says to those who do this, for them there is nothing they cannot do.

[@ServingChrist]

@AboveReproachMinistry if you have the time, I am curious how would you square this with Mark 7:27 Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. Do you say children first being filled here merely means evangelizing to Jews first like Rom 1:16 and Jesus is only making exceptions to evangelize or heal Gentiles who come to him like the Greek Syrophoenician woman and the Centurion? Or would you say this phrasing is simply to test her faith to see if she is worthy to be a child of God? This also gets a little messy because we would still assume that the faithful disciples who left all like Matthew and Peter would be first in the kingdom and not considered last so there is distinction being made between them and the rest of Israel that would come in later (Rom 11).

[@KeithGreenshields]

Rapture was taught by some early Church fathers. Ephraim said this in his work "On the Last Times V. 2" around 300AD: "For all the saints and elect of God are gathered, prior to the tribulation that is to come, and are taken to the Lord lest they see the confusion that is to overwhelm the world because of our sins. " Why did Irenaeus (John's Disciple) say this in 130 AD; "And therefore, when in the end the Church shall be suddenly caught up from this, it is said, “There shall be tribulation such as has not been since the beginning, neither shall be.” (2)" Rapture or Caught Up: *Jesus meets us(the Church) in the air, 1Ths 4:17 *The Lord comes by Himself, 1Ths 4:16 *the Day of Christ, 2Ths 2:2/Phi 1:6,10/Phi 2:16 2nd coming: *Jesus sets foot on the earth, Zec 14:1-5/Rom 11:26,27 *The Lord comes with His angels, Mat 25:31/Mat 24:29-31/Mat 16:27 *the Day of the Lord, 1Ths 5:2/2Pet 3:10 >>>Mat 24:36-44 is the 2nd coming, the Day of the Lord as a thief in the night.

[@MattKingsley-zy7dn]

There are 4 different views about eschatology. Some passages you quoted are for Jesus coming in the clouds of heaven for judgement upon Jerusalem in 70 AD. Others are for the judgement upon the world 2 Peter 3 , when Jesus returns to resurrect everyone ever born. The resurrection of the body into the soul that it was given to be a final judgment. There were 2 schools of thought in the early church when it came to the prophecies of these verses. Some like Irenaeus and Ephraim etc believed in the physical appearance of the kingdom of heaven to rule for an actual one thousand years on this sinful earth that is destined for destruction. Justin Martyr also believed this but said that, "Other righteous and pius Christians believe otherwise." in his dialogue with Trypho circa 150 AD. Irenaeus was a student of Polycarp, who was a student of the Apostle John and the elder John. Others had the different opinion of Jesus reigning from the kingdom of heaven as King of kings and Lord of Lords when He took the physical kingdom from the Jews and rightfully rules over this physical earth from heaven in the kingdom of God. Read the Epistle of Barnabas circa 70 AD onwards of only several years. He wrote to the brethren just after the destruction in 70 AD. He says everything quite clear as occurring in his present time. It's very eye opening. I do believe that this Barnabas was one of the 72 disciples and the companion of Paul. 'Barnabas' means 'son of encouragement' You had to be a Jew to be called 'son of ....Bar or Ben means son in Hebrew. He quoted the Daniel 9 passages as having been fulfilled in the destruction of the temple as prophecied. I had to read this version several times from the 4 different translations as people tend to have biases. Context is everything when it comes to interpretation. Barnabas says that in Jesus' kingdom there will be good and evil, which we have now. We still have free will. There is so much in this epistle. You can read them from the 'early christian writings' . com 'early church fathers' heading. They all believed and taught that up to there time 5 550 years plus has already passed and that Jesus would come and establish this thousand years or the end of the world [depending on their view] in the 6000 th year. We are now in the 7 600 th year according to their calculations of the Septuagint and historians. We can get an abundant blessings from their writings but remember they are also human. For instance Irenaeus taught that Jesus was 50 years old when he died. Is this correct? They also believed that a physical bird called a phoenix lived for 500 years and died in flames and that a worm was reborn from the ashes and that it flew into Egypt after it's rebirth. Is this a real bird that did this? or legend?

[@KeithGreenshields]

@@MattKingsley-zy7dn believe as you wish. We are near the end and to argue makes no sense. You already have your view. I will add Rev 3:10, look it up. This is rapture by itself. BTW Irenaeus was a student of Polycarp, who was said to have been tutored by John the Apostle, so he was a student of John as was Polycarp. Irenaeus never said Jesus was 50 but argued against that according to Jesus confrontation with the Jews who said "You are not even 50 years old" The book of Barnabas is it legit? is it canonized?

[@MattKingsley-zy7dn]

@@KeithGreenshields The epistle of Barnabas is very legit. No it is not canonized. Irenaeus was born 130 AD and was not a student of the apostle John. Is Irenaeus canonized? No where did I say that Jesus is not judging this world soon or years down the road. Revelation 3 is not talking about the resurrection. Peace to you, that's why I said there are 4 views on eschatology.

[@KeithGreenshields]

@@MattKingsley-zy7dn Revelation 3:10 mean? Jesus did not bring any accusation against the church at Philadelphia. Only Philadelphia and Smyrna have this distinction. Rather, Instead, He commends them for patient endurance. These believers did not give up or give in to the oppressors' attempts to convert them to a false form of Judaism. Because the church showed such patience, Jesus promised to keep it "from the hour of trial." Jesus' words make it clear that the church will not go through the hour of trial, a reference to the "tribulation," a seven-year period of intense earthly distress and the subject of much of the book of Revelation. The Greek word translated "from" is ek, meaning "out of." Unlike other forms of hardship, where God promises to be with us, or to keep us "through" or "in" those times of difficulty, the church will be kept out of the tribulation. If the church were destined to be kept through the tribulation, the Greek word dia, meaning "through," could have been used. Further, Jesus said the hour of trial is coming on the whole world, not on the church. The judgments unleashed in the tribulation will fall on "those who dwell on the earth"; that is, on those whose home is the world, not heaven. Jesus will take Christians out of the world before the tribulation begins, in an event known as the rapture.

[@MattKingsley-zy7dn]

@@KeithGreenshields The book of revelation is the revelation of Jesus Christ to the nation of Israel for judgement of her for being an unfaithful wife again. The blessings and the curses in Deuteronomy chapter 28 and throughout the OT prophets foretold that if they disobeyed and turned against God they would be judged and scattered throughout the nations. This has happened twice to physical land of Israel and to the 2nd temple, the great Herodian temple and to the people. The 7 letters were given to the 7 churches that were on the route to enter the land from the north by Vespasian to conquer and overthrow the Jewish revolt. Jesus wrote to His own to say, "hey I'm going to keep you from this trial that is to come upon the whole inhabited earth, G 3625 strong's 'inhabited earth' 'oikoumenes' at that time. The real saints had persecutions coming from the Roman Empire and from the Jews. The word for world as in entire world is 'Kosmos' G 2889 strong's. Jesus also spoke about the 'synagogue of Satan; in 2 of these letters because it was occurring at that time in history. Please read Isaiah chapter 13 in both the Septuagint and AV and reply who do you think that prophecy is for and when. Also goggle how many wars have been since 2000 years. How many earthquakes for the last 2000 years. How many famines for the last 2000 years. How many tornadoes and catastrophic fires and disease and poverty and death and etc etc.

[@jackiepowell7513]

In the Kingdom the unknown on cosmos wull be furst and some misguimillennium. ( oral Roberts) cld be a janitor in the milennium.

[@teresawilliams2231]

❤😊❤

[@KM-rr9tj]

May I ask if you use KJV? Cause i noticed you dont have "*" at the end of the verses. As those indicate the prophecies fulfilled.

[@cherylgriggs7150]

What Bible do you use?

[@charmainemorales3799]

He uses the ESV Bible.

[@kathyputman9688]

Whatever translation you’re using, there is missing words and totally twisted. Meaning compared to the King James version. Matthew 19:16-17 King James Version 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

[@AboveReproachMinistry]

I could say the KJV added those words when God says not to add to His word. Who’s to say the KJV is right in this case rather than the ESV?

[@Prince_of_war777Elias]

Even Jesus relied on God when he was on earth not once did he slack away from time of comunión with God. If that was the son of God whom was always in prayer and needed God and had that power in him. He had crucified his flesh ever since the moment he got baptized by John the Baptist. He was the son of God. God wanted to bring something to us through him. The sake of the whole world and body of Christ was depending on this mission.

[@NotDuncan]

The opposite side of this is Matthew who gave up his life of luxury as a tax collector to follow Jesus.

[@edwardhill7045]

MANY WHO ARE FIRST SHALL BE LAST is referring to the Israelites who were the first nation to know the ONE TRUE GOD and they will be the last nation to come to Jesus their Messiah . WHEN YOU SEE THE JEWS COME TO CHRIST LOOK UP FOR CHRIST IS SOON TO COME IN THE CLOUDS and time will be over

[@dawnmcknight3890]

if you do a search in New Testament it always means putting our brothers and sisters above ourselves also talking about being first in the Kingdom and being humble and at the right time God will lift you up We are to serve as Jesus came to serve

[@edwardhill7045]

@@dawnmcknight3890 AND BESIDES YOU ARE MISSING THE FACT THAT THE JEWS WERE CALLED FIRST AND NOT THE WORLD . they are Gods first born nation NOW GOD HAS MANY NATIONS but the Jews will always be first THE FIRST SHALL BE THE LAST TO COME INTO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE SON OF GOD .and Jesus statement is just that simple so dont make it complicated when it simply means the Jews were first and they will be the last to come to Christ

[@edwardhill7045]

@@dawnmcknight3890 Jews were the first to come to God and will be the last to come to Christ ITS THAT SIMPLE SO STOP MAKING IT COMPLICATED

[@edwardhill7045]

@@dawnmcknight3890 AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE END OF THE WORLD FOR THE WORLD HAS MADE LIVING FOR CHRIST VERY HARD . We are persecuted ostricized treated like dirt and called hateful names SO THE LESS TIME I SPEND HERE ON EARTH THE BETTER FOR MY PEACE OF MIND . i dont like the people of the world but God loves them BUT I DONT

[@edwardhill7045]

@@dawnmcknight3890 AND IF YOU WERE A REAL CHRISTIAN AND STOOD UP FOR JESUS AND WHAT IS MORAL AND RIGHT THEN THE WORLD WOULD HATE YOU TOO but you compromise Gods principles and seek to water down the message of Christ making the gospel all about love and nothing else NO MORALITY NO RIGHT LIVING JUST ALL ABOUT LOVE and thats not the real message of the gospel that Jesus sent into the world . IF SO WHY DID THE ROMANS KILL CHRISTIANS AND WHY DO CATHOLICS STILL KILL REAL CHRISTIANS TODAY? its because real christians testify that the works of the world is evil in the sight of God

[@garyrolen8764]

It's the way you file in and out of a train car.

[@jbfiveash636]

At Matthew 11:11 and Luke 7:28, Jesus says that he who is least in the kingdom of Heaven is a greater prophet than John Baptist. Jesus Christ made himself least and put himself last by dying for the sins of all of us. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last. Moreover, Yeshua is the greatest prophets born of woman.