Jerry

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No, I would say His public ministry ended about six days later... John 12:1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. When He hung upon the cross for our sins - but I really don't think that was what that preacher meant. ? People were trying to kill Jesus at various times throughout His 3 1/2 years ministry, not just at the Passover - though it was at the Passover that Jesus willingly submitted Himself to death so that He could shed His blood, bear the wrath for our sins, and taste death for every man (as well as release the saved captives in Abraham's Bosom shortly thereafter).

You don't arrive at Bible interpretation by guesswork. Yes, Jesus was tempted in all points as we are, included tempted to shrink from the cross - but He trusted in God the Father and submitted His earthly will (for lack of a better term) to His Father. There is nothing anywhere in the NT to indicate Jesus or the Father allowed Judas to be a part of His 12 Apostles to tempt Him or test Him. His testing was at the beginning of His ministry during the 40 days He spent in the desert being directly tempted by the Devil. Also, again, in regards to Judas being a "devil", Judas was not a physical devil (ie. fallen angel) in any way.* Devil means slanderer, accuser. This is exactly what we see him doing before the Sanhedrin and the religious leaders - slandering and accusing Christ before them so they would have an excuse to arrest Jesus. *Yes, he was possessed by Satan after he betrayed Christ, but that does not make him a fallen angel.

When I saw a preview of John's response, I thought it was a trick question about a seven digit phone number.

A type is something pictured by something in a passage. To make something randomly mean or picture something else is not a type. The lampstands or candlesticks in Revelation and in the construction of the tabernacle do not randomly picture the Bible because someone counted 66 parts. Nothing in the passage is even referring to written revelation or a Book. That is hogwash!

That's ok if you are unsure about this. I am resolved to not use or pass on this type anymore unless I am on solid ground with it. If there are aspects of it that are grasping at straws or seemingly appear as guesswork, I won't use it. While types in the Bible involve studying them out, they are not made up fancies, but pictures the Lord God put in there to teach something (usually about the Messiah, though not always). If I or others have to arrive at a picture/type by stretching things or applying things in an unjustified manner, then perhaps that type is actually not in God's Word, but in our imaginations (kind of like what I see that youtube pastor Mike Hoggard presenting!!). Again, I truly do thank you for all your input.

Yes, so have I - after checking out two episodes and the prologue. I watched about 5-10 episodes of the third episode before getting the critique from my friend - and I was put off by the way it started: Jesus crying and wailing for the Father to give Him His glory (or share His glory with Him - I had trouble trying to turn on subtitles so didn't catch every word as I watched it). And then He meets a couple of children and the scene is all about joking with them. I know He cared for children, but the Bible presents Him as someone serious on His way to the cross, not someone making jokes and quick witted comments whenever He could. The second episode also had a sexually suggestive joke, which I felt had no place in light of what this series is about.

No one in this thread criticized ANYONE else for watching it - they presented possible things to be wary of and whether it is dangerous to watch. Separation from sin, error, false teachings, from the world and its philosophies, and even separation from false Christs and false gospels, is still in the Bible. A thread like this gives people something to consider - and even looks at whether this may or may not be a tv series that is from God or according to His Word. Too many people get offended and mad at the people who expose sin and error, when they should be looking at what they are saying and see if their critique lines up with God's Word and gauge what they are critiquing (in this case the tv series and those involved in all aspects of its production) in light of God's Word. 1 John 4:1-3 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. And for the sake of clarification, is the Jesus in the series the true Jesus that the Bible teaches? Yes, the show presents Jesus in the flesh - but in light of all the Mormonism involved, does it present GOD MANIFEST IN THE FLESH? Mormons believe Jesus is God, but they believe He was a man who became God, not God who became a man. 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

I agree with John - but his post was in my unread list so I saw his answer first. I had to concentrate to even see any of the outer two numbers, and the next two in were partially visible, but without focussing on it I would have thought the 4 was a 1 as well. I can see all of them, but not at first glance.

How about this - would you agree that this is a possibility of how the symbolism can fit the Lord Jesus Christ without Him being the one on the throne, BUT the one that is on the heart of God as He gets ready to judge this world? He looks at us through His Son, sees true believers in the righteousness of His Son, loves us as He loves His Son, so I think that this is a good possible interpretation/conclusion as to what those stone colours could symbolize. This quote comes from John Phillips commentary on Revelation (Exploring Revelation): Put the jasper and the sardius stones together, and they suggest the humanity connected to the government of God. The high priest of Israel was commanded to wear a breastplate studded with twelve precious stones engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel (Ex. 28:17, 20). Thus, symbolically the people were ever to be upon his heart, the place of affection and love. The first and last of these stones was the jasper and the sardius. The mention of the jasper and the sardius in connection with the throne of God is a beautiful reminder that although there is an element of hardness and holiness inevitable in the judgment of God, those qualities, fearful in themselves, are not divorced from humanity. The One to whom all judgment will be given is Himself both God and man (John 5:22, 27). Back to my comments. After this, is the mention of the rainbow encircling the throne in colour like an emerald. Yes, it certainly brings us back to Genesis 9 - and in wrath, God is remembering His mercy. If the other stone colours point to Christ, then the emerald here also points to the Messiah from the tribe of Judah, who already paid the price of our sins and bore God's wrath in the believer's place. This indicating even in the midst of all the judgements being poured out on the earth, the Father remembers His Son who died for our sins and He will have mercy on all those who repent and turn to the Saviour even in the darkest time in earth's history. Seems a possible/reasonable conclusion to me that fits the symbolism without trying to make it indicate in any way that it is the Son on the throne in chapters 4-5, yet it is still symbolic of Him being He is on His Father's heart as God prepares to pour His judgements on this world. What do you think?

That doesn't fit. Passages in the book of Revelation itself show the opening of the seventh seal leads to the first trumpet, the blowing of the seventh trumpet to the first vial. Revelation 8:1-2 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. Revelation 8:6-7 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. Revelation 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 15:5-7 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. Revelation 16:1-2 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.

Just going on your choice of words alone, Fallen away from what? From the faith, from their faith in Christ? That definition in itself implies they STOPPED BELIEVING (the terms you used above). God keeps His own from the moment they are saved until the moment they go to glory. Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. If somewhere after they professed to be saved they utterly turn from or reject the Lord Jesus Christ, this is what God says: 1 John 2:18-19 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. Argue it over with Him. You can't have faith IN Christ WHILE rejecting Christ. That's an oxymoron and an impossibility.

Here is an excellent article by Berean Call that points out various issues with this series. I think it is worth reading and considering so am passing it on. If you dislike the article, that's your discretion, but don't get mad at me because you have issues with what Tom McMahon is saying. https://www.thebereancall.org/content/chosen-fiction

Who said anything about invitations in this thread? Not me. In regards to the seven lamps compared to the tabernacle candlestick - no problems there whatsoever. I do have a problem making the 66 parts he counted on the candlestick to mean or picture the 66 books of the Bible though!! There is nothing in either Revelation or in the construction of the tabernacle and its furniture in the OT to give it that meaning in any way or shape or form. It is finding "hidden" meanings in the Bible that are not there. And preaching and hyper-focussing on end times, aliens and the occult is not preaching on the whole counsel of God, for one thing. Another is unless he is exposing these things, he is questionable at best. And if his ministry is about exposing these thinks, why does he have direct links to the actual websites of others promoting these things, without warnings against them? That will lead others astray. Good thing most of the members here are saved by grace through faith alone in Christ alone without adding baptism and other works to their salvation, so that they can dig in and understand the Word of God, compare everything to it, and be discerning. 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

? Your statement sounds like I said something in error or treated others here wrong. All of us should be diligent about searching the Scriptures daily and comparing everything we encounter with it. If you don't need the word of exhortation or encouragement yourself, it is still Biblical and worth saying, and is not a slight to do so, nor a looking down on anything else. This is something I always say and encourage others to do - you don't knock a preacher for saying things like this all the time or bringing a Biblical reminder like this regularly to their attention.

On the app, there is a 20 minute prologue to the show called The Shepherd (can't remember if the title was plural or not). It deals with the shepherds that visited the family in the manger. One shepherd was crippled in one leg. After the angels gave the announcement to the shepherds of the birth of the Saviour, the crippled shepherd ran towards where the couple was - and was healed as he ran, dropping his crutch. In one of the other videos in the app, the producer basically says it was an ecumenical project, consulting and working with believers, unbelievers, mormons, jewish rabbis, evangelicals and catholics - not trying to present a specific doctrinal viewpoint, but what the Bible actually says (yeah, right - you have to water it down to the lowest common denominator to present a view of the Gospels/life of Christ that all can agree on). Does that mean there is nothing of value in it? Not saying that - but I am saying IF you do watch it, compare everything to the Bible, and take their presentation with a grain of salt. For the sake of the videos, I will say the production level is well done and so is the acting (don't want to call it "good," as you know what the Bible says in Romans 6:23) - but decent production efforts does not constitute truth or automatically result in a final product that pleases God.

Checking out the app a bit. It lists a lot of CCM artists involved in it. So it may not be a "Hollywood" portrayal of Christ, but instead another attempt at a "mainstream Christian" portrayal of Jesus, which could be just as bad - maybe even more so, as Hollywood typically just wants to mock and distort Jesus and Bible Christianity; whereas "mainstream Christianity" is too often presenting another Jesus, a Jesus the whole world can follow.

I did find some of the episodes on a tv app I have, so I watched the first episode. The an ad on Youtube showed that there is a free "The Chosen App" where you can watch all the episodes on it for free. So I started watching episode 2 today - only got about 5-10 minutes in so far. The show attempts to show the public ministry of Christ (as we see in the Gospels), and contains some flashbacks of certain characters or of the nation to give some background or history. There was no swearing on episode one, but someone calls another character "a something (a certain animal - can't remember which) anus." There is Christian rock music throughout various parts of it. The advertisements show "Jesus" as quick to show off his wit to those around him. In episode one, at one point Nicodemus refers to "all the angels of God", and names the ones in Jewish myths, such as Uriel, Raphael, etc. One part that bothers me, which could be an attempt to slip some corruption in, or just bad choices by the producers and writers in light of the corruption in modern Christendom: They have two characters in episode one named Lilith (in the context of the show it was an assumed name by Mary Magdalene - but in Jewish myths, she is Adam's first wife who later took on the form of the serpent to enlighten mankind), and Eden (the name of Peter's wife). I think that having these two women's names for the two primary female characters in episode one is not coincidence - but at least the red flags will help me critique this show a little better. Also, they portray Matthew in a manner that comes off to me as very effeminate, which is bothersome. I recognize two actors from other shows I have seen in the past - cannot remember which ones, but the rest of the cast is unfamiliar to me. The show proclaims to be not made by Hollywood, but crowd-funded - giving the impression that the producers wanted to get the story out without Hollywood's touch on it. That seems like a decent thing, but it could also give them an opportunity to present the ministry of Jesus and the surrounding characters in whatever manner they wanted to. Initial impressions, aside from a couple of concerns I mentioned above, the show seems ok, assuming they keep going in the same way to cover more of Jesus' ministry and don't slip in some junk (though one of the advertisements seem to indicate they may possibly make Peter out to be the rock in Matthew 16 - typically Catholic presentations of the life of Christ focus on Peter being the rock the church is built on, instead of the rock being the belief in Christ). Then of course, there is the whole issue of images of Jesus being portrayed (which the Bible clearly forbids) - yes, it is a tv show about Him, not a statue or a still image - YET, Mel Gibson did a movie on "the passion of the Christ" put out by his Catholic movie production company called ICON (statues of Jesus intended to be worshipped) Productions, implying his religious movies were moving icons/statues of Jesus to be worshipped, so to consider any movies or Tv shows of Jesus being in the same light (in the eyes of God) is a reasonable application. Also, having physical portrayal of the Lord Jesus Christ gives a physical impression of Him, which may linger in some people's minds when praying or thinking about the true Saviour. The Bible NEVER portrays Jesus physically (and the description of Jesus in Revelation 1 is a symbolic, not a physical, representation) - it always focusses on who He is, what He has done, how He interacted with those around Him, etc.

I've heard the name but not what it was about. Is it supposed to be about the life of Christ? If so, I hope they are not portraying Him as doing any signs or miracles, as the Gospels indicate His first signs and miracles were done during His years of ministry. Also, hope they don't delve into myths cultists teach about Jesus going into Asia or other Eastern countries to learn from other religious leaders.

Thanks for the input so far. I definitely have issues with this man, and was a little overwhelmed this morning in regards as to how to approach speaking about him. My friend was not feeling well so had to leave right after the morning services. I did not get an opportunity to talk to him. This gives me more time to seek the Lord in prayer about this.

Without getting sidetracked, I will give some examples of (to me) a legitimate spiritual application or meaning to a number. In Ephesians 6, there are seven pieces of the Armour of God that we are commanded to wear. All seven are necessary for victory in our Christian walk in this world and in the spiritual warfare we face. It is worthy to note the SEVEN pieces, and think that this is God's complete Armour for the believer. I don't make any kind of meaning or emphasis beyond noting that. Nine beatitudes in Matthew 5 - 9 picturing fruit, can also be seen in Galatians 5, the fruit of the Spirit.

Is anyone familiar with this youtube/radio preacher? Last week someone trustworthy in my church mentioned him as a preacher I would probably like. I looked him channel up, and initial impressions were whoah and yowza. I figured I had mistyped the name, but then yesterday on Facebook I found a recent post by my friend's wife passing on some article by this man - same one I had quickly looked at. So, with all these red flags going off, I started to check him out. He hyper focusses on the endtimes, UFO's and the occult (I assume exposing them - THOUGH he has links to actual UFO sites in his channel Playlists - typically people who have their own channels have their own videos in their playlists or occasionally other related or similar videos they recommend), AND/AND/AND seriously into numerology and hidden meanings in the Bible. I listened to two messages, and I can't tell you how horrible and extreme this man is - and therefore obviously seriously spiritually dangerous. One of the two messages I listened to was from Revelation 4 on the Seven Spirits of God. He took that passage as a springboard, and because somewhere in the passage it mentions that this Spirit was like a lamp, went to the books of Moses, found passages about the construction of the lampstand and its design, discussed how there were 66 parts/sections to this lampstand AND then taught how that passage in Revelation was all about a picture of the 66 books in the Word of God. And that was his church sermon. No Gospel presentation, no application or teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ and God's will for His people (basically no kind of application for His children) - nothing of spiritual value that you would typically get in a sermon - just some esoteric idea that he preached on for 20-30 minutes (can't remember the exact length of that video), plus some weird ideas that the Holy Spirit comes out of the Word of God, and if you want the Holy Spirit get into the Word (but he nowhere spoke about being filled by the Holy Spirit - he actually used the idea of receiving/getting the Holy Spirit, and compared it to the lost receiving the Holy Spirit when they respond by faith to the Word of God/the Gospel; therefore - speaking to the saved - you will get the Holy Spirit by reading the Bible according to Romans 10:17, faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God, which will give you the Spirit). The other video was more of the same, but jumped all around the Bible, looking for hidden meanings based on verse numbers and counting everything in the Bible, according to Revelation 13:18, and stated Bible meanings of symbolic numbers are determined by everything a passage says - like Genesis 2 speaks about the sabbath, the seventh day as being good, holy, righteous, sanctified by God - so therefore when the number seven is used in the Bible or seven things are mentioned, it means (and yes, eisegesis, bringing meaning into the passage that is not in there because somehow that number or that amount of things is contained in the passage), that what is being presented is good, holy, righteous, sanctified by God.** **Yes, numbers often have a general symbolic meaning as used throughout the Bible - but the context shows the meaning in each passage - not when you bring an external unrelated meaning to the passage. For example, seven is a Biblical number that is basically God's stamp on His Word, and it means perfection/completion. Seven dispensations in the Bible portray God's complete dealings with mankind, 14 (2x7) generations in Matthew 1 from Abraham to David, from David to the deportation of Babylon, from that point to the coming of Christ - the complete history/geneology from the father of the faith to the promised Messiah - but the context shows all this, and we see that the numbers in the passage fit the picture - not by bringing external meaning into the passage, but because that is the context of the passage. But to teach that whenever seven is used it arbitrarily means all that he defines (for example) is forcing meaning into the Bible in a dangerous way. Consider this verse: Matthew 15:18-19 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: Seven things mentioned that come out of the heart of man, seven picturing the complete picture of something. So symbolically it is not a stretch to think that a lost man's heart is completely evil without the Lord. How does this preacher's definition fit? It doesn't, unless he wants to say man's heart is holy, righteous, sanctified by God, etc.!! In Mark 7:20-23 states man's heart contains 13 things - and 13 symbolizes at times rebellion - so we see these things I mentioned here are pictures or symbolic meanings that the usage of a number is given in various places in the Bible AND is consistent with overall Bible teaching. It is not finding a HIDDEN meaning, but a meaning that is consistent with the whole Word of God, and if those numbers did not fit the context of a passage, then obviously that passage is not presenting a symbolic meaning in regards to that number. For example, Revelation describes Christ as having seven horns, seven eyes, and seven Spirits. Based on the symbolism used ALL THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE, I can reach the conclusion that in that particular passage this is what is being pictured: Revelation 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. Seven - means completion/perfection Horns - equals strength/power Eyes - wisdom/knowledge Spirits - God's presence Seven horns refers to Jesus' omnipotence; seven eyes, His omniscience; and seven Spirits, His omnipresence - the verse also indicates this (see also 2 Chronicles 16:9), AND other passages and cross references show the same consistent meaning throughout the Word of God. It is not finding hidden meanings or esoteric ideas in the Bible, but bringing out what God has said and seeing how something fits or does not fit His Word - not trying to force meanings into His Word, and making up my own ideas. Whether you can see the distinctions I am making here or not, I believe there is a world of difference between studying out actual symbols and meanings that God Himself is using in the Bible (exegesis) - throughout the Bible - and between bringing meaning into the Bible (eisegesis). I am just trying to find out a little more before I have a serious talk with my friend.

Even, if what you think those verses mean was the right interpretation, that just means the coming seven year tribulation will not be the full seven years, not that some of it was already past or that it will be 10 years. Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. There are OT verses that refer to Jesus going to Bozrah/Sela(h) after He touches down on the Mount of Olives - so maybe He shortens the persecution of His people (the Jews and those with them) by going to them where they are hiding while the rest of the world still deals with the final days of the Antichrist and his system. There are also passages in Daniel that refer to events after the 1260 days (which is the second half of the tribulation, called the great tribulation that will go for 1260 days or 42 months of 30 days each): Daniel 12:6-7 And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished. Daniel 12:11-12 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. The Antichrist and his people, and the two preachers in Jerusalem, have authority for 1260 days/42 months, and God has prepared a place for His people to be protected in for that same amount of time: Revelation 11:2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. Revelation 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. (See also verse 6) Revelation 12:6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days. Revelation 13:5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. I do not know if there is any specific significance to this, but I just noticed that God refers to what happens to His people (the two witnesses and the surviving remnant of the nation of Israel), and how they will be protected for 1260 days. However, when it comes to Jerusalem being overrun and the Antichrist's authority, it says 42 months. We know that the Jewish months are 30 days each, so 42 months equals 1260 days - but perhaps it is these months that are cut short (ie. Jesus comes and sets in motion some of the events referred to in the prophetic books of the OT, and takes away the authority of the Antichrist before the completion of the last month - so it would still be 42 months, but not 42 full months - and the remainder of the 1260 days is the fallout and the gathering of the armies at Armageddon. Though during this time, God is still completely fulfilling what He said He would do for His people for the literal full 1260 days., because it is at the 1260 point that the two prophets are killed and their bodies lie in the streets for 3 1/2 days.* *For various reasons, I think that it is possible that the two witnesses have their ministry during the first 3 1/2 years of the tribulation (which is 1260 days as well), and are killed at the midpoint of the seven year covenant when the Antichrist is given his authority for 42 months and he desecrates the temple and starts his worldwide killing rampage (also at the point he becomes indwelt with Satan).

I agree 1000%!!! One, it is only a certain stream of manuscripts that did not have vowels in God's name - because the Jews removed them do to not liking to use such a holy name; the same as not wanting to see or speak about God and instead seeking a manifestation emanating from Him (ie. the Shekinah) - the preserved Hebrew Masorretic text does contain vowels. Two, it is admitted by scholars that the name Yahweh was created by adding the vowels from Adonai to the Tetragrammaton (which is what those four letters indicating the name of God are called). So Yahweh was made up - though I have read material indicating it was a name of the moon God as well. (I see you addressed this above as well - I was skimming through your post and actually missed that sentence, sorry.) Three, the word Jehovah (or the so-called name "Yahweh") are not the only names in the Bible with the initial letters. There are other Bible names using the YH beginning, and in English they are: Jehoshua, Jehoiakim, Jehoida, Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, Jehonab, Jehoahaz, Jehosheba, Jehoash, Jehoahaz, Jehozabad, Jehoaddan, Jehoiachin. Now, if the letters used in Yahweh were actually true, then all these other Bible names using the same consonants would be translated as: Yahworam, Yahwoshaphat, Yahwoida, Yahwoiakim (or something similar); yet we NEVER find any modern translations using those spellings of Bible names, NEVER hear any preachers or teachers using those names or spellings of Bible names in their sermons and teachings.* *I will clarify, I do not know what Hebrew Roots heretics do or if they change the spelling of Bible names, like they do with the name of God and of Jesus - AND (no joke) every single Hebrew Roots group has their own spelling of the names of God/Jesus, and I am sure each individual group that has their own Hebrew Roots Bible comes out with their own variant spellings too.

The seals, trumpets, and vials are similar - but the scope of each series becomes greater and greater (going from part of the earth to the whole earth, part of the trees being burned up to all vegetation, part of the seas being turned to blood to all sources or water, for example), so the seventh one of each is not happening at the same time. But to speak to the length of the Tribulation period, the book of Daniel indicates it will be seven years - and Daniel and Isaiah both indicate it will be a covenant with what will become the one-world ruler/Antichrist (Daniel stating a 7 year covenant which will be broken at the midpoint when he breaks the covenant, desecrates the temple by an idol of himself, and then enforcing the mark or death worldwide - and that will be the point the Antichrist becomes indwelt/possessed by Satan himself).