The Divine Narrative: Nations, Jubilee, and History - Reflections on God’s Sovereignty
Explore the intertwining threads of biblical prophecies, the significance of Jubilee cycles in Israel, and historical milestones, all illustrating God's divine plan for nations. From the ancient testimonies of Israel to modern-day reflections of Jubilee observances, witness the grand tapestry of God’s sovereignty and his meticulous design for nations throughout history.
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Passover Israel Leaving Egypt Israel Crossing Jordan into Promised Land (Josh 5:10) Jesus Temple visit with parents (Lk 2:41-42) Jesus clearing of Temple and start of ministry (Jn 2:13,23) Jesus Crucifixion (Jn 19:14) Blood Moons Coincidence with key Jewish festivals
Concept created by God God is creator of nations ; He allocated exact places where they should live (Acts 17:26) Israel as testimony to nations Israel brought out of Egypt, given laws to govern society as testimony to other nations (Deut 4:6-8) Prophecies directed at named nations Majority of OT prophecies named nations
Great Commission focused on nations Go and make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:19) Nations exist even after the Millennium nations will walk by its (New Jerusalem) light and the kings of the earth will bring their splendour into it (Rev 21:24) Leaves from tree of life in New Jerusalem will be for healing of the nations (Rev 22:2)
Jubilee begins at end of the 7th year of the 7th 7-year cycle Lev 25:8 One year period starting at beginning of 50th year Lev 25:10 Start of cycles when Israel entered Promised Land Lev 25:2 Signaled by trumpet sound ( yobel ) throughout the whole land Lev 25:9
Release (Lev 25:39-41,54) Those who had sold themselves as slaves would be released at the Jubilee Restoration (Lev 25:28) All land in Israel allocated by family, and if sold, would be returned to original family owners at Jubilee Revaluation (Lev 25:16-16) All land prices reset to full value at start of Jubilee
History: Independence on 9 Aug 1965 Start of 50th year (Jubilee) on 10th Aug 2014 Various Jubilee commemorations in Singapore since then, including blowing of trumpets throughout island End of Singapore s Jubilee on 9 Aug 2015
Release (from captivity/slavery) Habitual sin, addictions and other bondages Generational curses Lack of anointing; inability to sense God s presence Sense of being surrounded; overwhelmed Spiritual dryness Confusion, Fear and Intimidation
Restoration (to rights and entitlements) Against deafness: Hearing God Against blindness: Vision of personal calling and destiny Against deception: Authority in warfare Inheritance as children of God (Eph 1:18-23)
Revaluation (fresh start to God-ordained fullness) Identity in God and His plan God has determined a value for you; the world s, or your own assessment is wrong! Confidence in your inclusion in God s Plan New start to achieve full potential
Release From captivity/slavery Restoration To rights and entitlements Revaluation Fresh start to God-ordained fullness PREREQUISITE: Knowledge > Desire > Action
Positioning with God Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you that I am your child. I confess my sins and sincerely repent of them. I submit myself afresh to your lordship in all areas of my life. Releasing Power of Prophetic Jubilee Timing I recognise the power of the mere fact that I am living in Singapore during this season of Jubilee. I declare this recognition in the spirit world. I claim my Jubilee rights of Release from captivity and slavery, Restoration of spiritual rights and entitlements, and Revaluation with a fresh start to God-ordained fullness. I pray this so that God s sovereign will may be done in my life starting afresh this Jubilee year in Singapore. I pray this in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Son of Man and the Son of God. Amen.
Release Mammon: Constant bondage to get more Fear: Need for affirmation of men, fear of failure Restoration Church to hear directions of the its Shepherd Common vision with destiny as Antioch of Asia Reclaim inheritance of national spiritual destiny Revaluation New confidence and determination in fulfilling God s destiny for Singapore; nothing less New start to achieve full potential as Antioch of Asia
Antioch Characteristics (Acts 11, 13) Ministered to the Lord in prayer, fasting, total obedience to Holy Spirit (13:3) Believers first called Christians or anointed ones (11:26) Multi-national, 5-fold ministers: prophets, apostles, evangelists, pastors and teachers (13:1) First preaching of gospel to gentiles (11:20) Commissioned and sent apostles to nations (13:3) Provided practical relief to Judea (11:28-30)
