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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gematria

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Although it is not too clear from the title whether this guide was written by or for The Complete Idiot, I will be honest; my credentials for writing this post are dismal. I am a techie type who discovered my intuitive side only months ago, and right after that I tried to analyze everything I knew about intuition to death before I realized you cannot get it that way. To really succeed at Gematria, someone must have a high Intuitive Intelligence Quotient (IIQ), because once you are done with all the calculating, the real trick will be relying on your intuition to make meaningful interpretations. [Read more…] about The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gematria

“Who do you say that I am?” Part 11

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sunsetJesus said: “To him who overcomes (the ego-world), I will give a New Nature.”–Rev 2:17

“Revelation”, as we know, dramatically covers the seven seals — chakraic awakening leading to Ascension into Christ consciousness.

So what is this New Nature and what are the white stones mentioned in “Revelation?” [Read more…] about “Who do you say that I am?” Part 11

“Who Do You Say That I am?” — Matthew 16: 13-17 –Part I

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enlightenmentIs this The most profound Question in the Bible?

By examining this question, the answers will reveal how we can identify who we really are and how we can embrace it wholeheartedly.

For now, let us relax and explore together this most wonderful of questions: “Who do you say that I am?” [Read more…] about “Who Do You Say That I am?” — Matthew 16: 13-17 –Part I

Understanding the Messianic Prophecies, Part IV

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The scepter of Judah“The scepter shall not depart from Judah… until Shiloh come.” Genesis 49:8-10 This prophetic statement was included in a blessing given by Jacob, just before he died, to his third son Judah. The blessing began “Judah, thou art he whom they brothers shall praise”, and continued the bestowal of the Messianic lineage by divine selection rather than by natural birth rite.   Judah had no special moral qualifications for this blessing. He had conspired with eight of his brothers to kill his half-brother, Joseph. He had illicit sexual relations with his daughter-in-law, Tamar. He was not the oldest like Reuben. He was not the favorite like Joseph. And yet the scepter, the symbol of rulership, was given to him. [Read more…] about Understanding the Messianic Prophecies, Part IV