Scripture is filled with the patterns and images of three and multiples of three. The length of the ark Noah built was 300 cubits (Genesis 6:15). Noah had three sons from whom all the families of the earth were spread (Genesis 9:19). Yahweh walked through the carcasses of a heifer, she goat, and a ram, all of which were three years old (Genesis 15:9). All males are required to attend three moedim (Exodus 23:14). The special happenings of the third day are mentioned numerous times. Jonah was in the belly of the great fish three days and three nights (Jonah 1:17, Matthew 12:40). Yeshua was in the belly of the earth three days and three nights (Matthew 12:40; Mark 14:30, 72).

Three Witnesses

One of the most important triune patterns is the pattern of the three witnesses. Three witnesses are the optimum number to give testimony according to Deuteronomy 17:6, 19:15; Matthew 18:16; 1 Corinthians 14:27-29; 2 Corinthians 13:1; 1 Timothy 5:19; Hebrews 10:28; and 1 John 5:7.

Peter witnessed three times that he did not know Yeshua according to Matthew 26:37,75; Mark 14:30, 72; Luke 22:34, 61. Yeshua witnessed that he would rise from the dead on the third day according to Matthew 27:63; Mark 8:31; John 2:19. Wherever three are gathered, there Yeshua is present (Matthew 18:20).

1 John 5:7-8 – “There are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.”

All of the translations except the King James translate the Greek as above. King James states, “There are three that witness in heaven – the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost” (v 7), and then states that “there are three that witness in the earth – the Spirit, the water, and the blood” (v8). Perhaps an extrapolation, but still, clearly A Pattern of Three, A Triune Pattern, A Trinity.

The Trinity

Genesis 1:1 – “For the sake of the Son, Elohim created the heavens and the earth – through and by the Son, and his Spirit moved over the surface.”

Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

There are three who are the one God, Elohim in the Hebrew [H430]:

• Yahweh, Yeshua, and Ruach Ha’Kodesh.
• Elohim, Son, and Spirit (Genesis 1:1).
• The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

Clearly there is A Pattern of Three, A Triune Pattern, A Trinity.

Three Pretribulation Human Bodily Raptures

1 Thessalonians 4:17 – “Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up.”

• Enoch was raptured into heaven: Genesis 5:24 – Yahweh took him, Hebrews 11:5 – Yahweh translated him.
• Elijah was also raptured into heaven: 2 Kings 2:11– Elijah went up by a whirlwind to heaven.
• Yeshua was raptured into heaven: Acts 1:9-11– Yeshua was lifted up, and a cloud received Him.

Three raptures. In each case, the person involved is taken by Yahweh into heaven. Again, we clearly see A Pattern of Three, A Triune Pattern, A Trinity.

Three Rescues From Wrath

Acts 4:12 – “And there is salvation in no one else.”

• Yeshua rescues us: “Wait for Yahweh’s Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Yeshua, who rescues us from the wrath to come.” (1 Thessalonians 1:10)
• Yeshua obtains salvation for us: “For Yahweh has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Yeshua Ha’Mashiach” (1 Thessalonians 5:9).
• Yeshua keeps us: “I, Yeshua, will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth” (Revelation 3:10).

Three rescues from the wrath to come, from the hour of trial. The Greek uses three different words: rescues [rhyomai G4506], salvation [soteria G4991], and keep [tereo G5083]. Three rescues, three different words! In each case, the people involved are not subject to Yahweh’s wrath, but are saved from it by Yeshua. Again, we clearly see A Pattern of Three, A Triune Pattern, A Trinity.

Three Judgments

• The Seal Judgments – (Revelation, Chapters 4:1 thru 8:1).
• The Trumpet Judgments – (Revelation, Chapters 8:2 thru 14:20).
• The Bowl Judgments – (Revelation, Chapters 15:1 thru 20:3).

During the Day of Yahweh, the tribulation period, there are three sets of judgments. In each case judgment comes upon those who are living upon the earth. Again, we clearly see A Pattern of Three, A Triune Pattern, A Trinity.

The Comings of Yeshua

• First Coming: Yeshua comes to be crucified, resurrected, and pay for sin.
• Second Coming, Part 1: Yeshua comes to resurrect the dead and rapture his bride.
• Second Coming, Part 2: Yeshua comes to judge the world and set up his millennial reign.

Part 1 and Part 2 of what is currently called the second coming is very confusing to many. These two comings are so different and distinct, I must ask, “Why do scholars only speak of two comings of Yeshua? Wouldn’t it be a whole lot less confusing if there were three? Don’t the triune patterns indicate that there should be three?”

What do you say?

Call me crazy if you wish, but if we follow the pattern of three, the triune pattern, the trinity, then the three comings could easily be described as:

• 1st Coming – Yeshua arrives to seek the lost, to be crucified, resurrected, and raptured.
• 2nd Coming – Yeshua arrives to resurrect the dead and rapture his bride.
• 3rd Coming – Yeshua arrives to judge the world and set up his millennial reign.

Conclusions

Scripture is filled with the patterns and images of three and multiples of three. A tri-fold pattern of the comings of Yeshua would allow us to clearly see A Pattern of Three, A Triune Pattern, A Trinity, a pattern consistent with other scriptural patterns of three.

So, again I ask, What do you say?

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Have you ever been called ‘Special’? Is everyone in the world ‘Special’? Are only certain people ‘Special’? Oftentimes, our loved ones will tell us that we are deeply loved, utterly cherished, and very ‘Special’ to them. For example, my ‘Sunshine’ used to say to me, “Momma, you are very Special.” Sadly enough, those words have become ‘rather hollow’ in recent years. Makes one beg the question, what does being ‘Special’ really mean when you can later become rejected, devalued, and unwanted?

To get an idea, the Internet Dictionary definition for ‘Special’ is ‘better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.’ Some of the synonyms are ‘exceptional, noteworthy, remarkable, notable, outstanding, significant, and important.’ This sounds well and good, but does it really define what being ‘Special’ is all about?

Recently, I saw a plaque with a person’s picture on it, honoring them through their ‘unexpected death’ by naming the organization’s building after them. This seems to make their memory or legacy ‘Special’ in some way, does it not? Likewise, when my paternal grandparents were alive, married, and had their own business in the 40’s and 50s, they were honored by having a street named after them within their home town. This seems to also make one ‘Special’ in an earthly sense, does it not? Makes one wonder sometimes if we will have a building or a street named after us when we pass from this world as well.

Fortunately or unfortunately, the reality is that as Blood-Bought Christians, we will be ‘strangers, pilgrims, and sojourners’ in this fallen world, which is no less than the Devil’s playground! Often, we will find that we will not be accepted or even liked, much less ‘honored’ in many ways during our time here. So, that begs the question then, what does it mean to be ‘Special’ in light of what we have learned, seen, and heard? For Believers, the more important question is, what does it mean to be ‘Special’ in God’s Eyes according to His Word?

Psalm 139:13-16 “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.”

Genesis 1:26 “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”

Luke 12:7 “But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

From this, we learn that we are created in God’s Image (which is in His Likeness). We find that we are each made unique from the color of our eyes, hair, and skin to our individual personalities, gifts, and talents. We also learn that even though we are all fashioned in God’s Image, we are ultimately not all God’s children. Only those of us who are ‘born of God’ are His children in the most accurate sense of the word and meaning. From that perspective, we come to see that there is something more to our being here than just by being created distinct from one another. By reading God’s Word, it tells us that we are here for His Pleasure and Purpose, which is to Glorify Him in all that we think, say, and do.

Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

1 Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”

Therefore, when we are Born Again by becoming True Believers in Jesus Christ, we then become a New Creature, and old things are passed away! In this newness of life, we become God’s ‘Special Masterpiece’ because we are now a Vessel that He can finally use! With the Holy Spirit residing in us, we are now enabled to bring forth the Fruit of the Spirit (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control) which will have ‘worth and significance’ for His Kingdom!

To be used by God as His Vessel is a High Honor! To become a ‘Doulos’ (Slave) for Christ is not burdensome in the least but is, in fact, for us an Ultimate Privilege!  For His yoke is easy and His burden is light, for it is clear that sin makes us prisoners, but salvation makes us free! Therefore, being ‘Truly Special’ comes from being in and used by Jesus Christ, which is something Abba Father God wanted and intended for us all along!

Matthew 11:29-30 “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

Deuteronomy 14:2 “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.”

Until next time… Maranatha!

JESUS = THE WAY, THE TRUTH, & THE LIFE!

Jesus Will Come!

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Candy Austin is an Ambassador for Christ/Freelance ASL Interpreter/Writer, just passing through on this Narrow Path with her Beloved Husband and Best Friend Doug, along with their 2 fur baby cats Harley (12) and Dallas (9).