Gabriel is a very unique angel. Gabriel is not a cherub, nor an archangel. But, Gabriel is one of the only angels to be named. Also, he is the angel that announces both the first and second coming of Jesus Christ to this world. Gabriel appears to Zacharias (father of John the Baptist) and Mary, the human mother of Jesus. Also, Gabriel appears to Daniel and gives Daniel the meanings of the prophecies of the Little Horn and the 70 weeks. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the Birth of Jesus Christ page on this website.

The Messages of the Angel Gabriel

After the birth of Jesus Christ, Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem as a result of the taxation by Caesar Augustus. But, what is the spiritual significance of this taxation? In the original language of the New Testament, the word for ‘taxation’ really means a ‘writing’ or census. This enrollment has an important spiritual meaning that is usually overlooked by the church. This video explores the significance of Caesar Augustus’ census. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the ‘Birth of Jesus’ Page on this website.

Taxation (Census) of Caesar Augustus

After the birth of Jesus Christ, the wise men (magi) came to worship Jesus. They saw the star in the East. But, what is the meaning of this star? Was it a heavenly star or some other divine miracle? This star has a very important spiritual meaning. It teaches us about the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. This star has a symbolic meaning that involves the magi. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the ‘Birth of Jesus Christ’ page on this website.

Bethlehem Star (Star of the East)

It was necessary that Jesus Christ would be born in Bethlehem. Although His mother, Mary lived in Nazareth, God ordered the steps on people so that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. This has important spiritual significance. This video reviews 5 spiritually important reasons why Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the ‘Birth of Jesus Christ’ page on this website for more information.

Jesus to be born in Bethlehem

King Herod is a type of the antichrist. The antichrist is powered by Satan and will be revealed during the period of time known as the Great Tribulation. To recognize symbols and types of the antichrist in the Bible, all the characteristics of the symbols and types of the antichrist found in the Bible can be analyzed. There are 3 generations of Herod featured in the New Testament who were types of the antichrist. These include Herod the Great, his son, Herod the Tetrarch of Galilee and his grandson, Herod of Acts 12. All three of these kings were contrary to Christ and His people and possess characteristics of the other types and symbols of the antichrist found in the Bible. These kings oppose Christ and His people during the Great Tribulation, which is soon to occur. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the ‘Antichrist Page‘ on this website.

King Herod – Antichrist 

The Herodians existed at the time of Jesus Christ’s ministry on this earth. They were one of 3 religious Jewish sects along with the Pharisees and Herodians. Each of these 3 religious sects are reminders of similar characteristics that are found in religious people today. Unfortunately, the Christian church is full of them. Herodians typify those who are in the church, but really follow worldly political leaders. They want the church to serve political interests. This is very prevalent in today’s church and is sometimes called Christian nationalism. These people do not realize that God’s people are are separate nation and are to keep their minds set on things above and not on things of the earth.

Herodians in the Church and How to Identify Them

The Sadducees existed at the time of Jesus Christ’s ministry on this earth. They were one of 3 religious Jewish sects along with the Pharisees and Herodians. Each of these 3 religious sects are reminders of similar characteristics that are found in religious people today. Unfortunately, the Christian church is full of them. Sadducees represent religious people who are involved with their church. However, they do not understand the Word of God and therefore, fall into false teaching. They do not believe in the resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the ‘Holiness’ page on this website.

Sadducees Today – How to Identify Them

The :Pharisees existed at the time of Jesus Christ’s ministry on this earth. They were one of 3 religious Jewish sects along with the Sadducees and Herodians. Each of these 3 religious sects are reminders of similar characteristics that are found in religious people today. Unfortunately, the Christian church is full of them. There are 5 key characteristics of the Pharisees: works-based salvation plan. religious pride, covetousness, cooperation in politics and hypocrisy. Please click on the link below to view a video on this topic. Or, please visit the ‘Holiness’ page on this website.

Pharisees – How to Identify Today

The Parable of the Net in the Sea points to the Last Day. On the Last Day, the separation of the good and bad fish is a picture of judgment and salvation. The gathering of every kind of fish underscores the nature of the Last day. The Last Day is a ‘general’ resurrection. God’s people are resurrected to eternal life. But, the unsaved are resurrected to ‘judgment’ and eternal separation from the presence of God. This is a place of outer darkness and a furnace of fire. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the Parable Page on this website for more information.

Parable of the net in the Sea (Dragnet)

The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price is a beautiful picture of the supreme value of salvation in Jesus Christ. Each of the elements in this parable (pearl of great price, seeking, merchant man, selling all / buy, etc.) have spiritual meaning. This elements build up into spiritual truths about the nature of salvation including the result of salvation, which is to sell all and buy that pearl. Click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. or, please visit the Parables Page on this website.

Pearl of Great Price