Three Phases Encompass 1,500 Years

DIVIDING UP THE GATHERING

          Why would GOD divide up the gathering, the assemblage, of the Eternal Congregation?   There's the Little Flock described as 144,000 souls (Revelation 7:4-8; 14:1-5; Luke 12:32); then there is the Great Multitude (Revelation 5:9; 7:9; Jeremiah 31:8; Daniel 7:13-14); and, finally, there is the Gleanings (Isaiah 56:8; Leviticus 23:22; 19:9-10; Deuteronomy 24:19-22).

          Is it possible that this division has a dual application?   Is it possible that:

1. The Little Flock represent those who enter the Congregation during The Final 42 Year-Hour.   If so, only a relative few souls will enter the Congregation at this point.   Note:  When the Seventh Trumpet begins to sound and the voices of the Seven Thunders begin to speak, only the 144,000 are standing with the Lamb (Revelation 10:3; 14:1-2).   Where is the Great Multitude?

2. The Great Multitude represent those who enter the Congregation at the close of the 1,000 years i.e. when The LORD'S Day is complete they come out of "the great tribulation," a very, very long (a 1,000 year long) tribulation (Revelation 7:14) "... such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be" (Matthew 24:21).

3. The Gleanings then represent those who enter the Congregation upon completion of the full 1,500 years of tribulations.   Remember, these are those who must die for their beliefs and witnessing (Revelation 6:11; 13:15; 14:13; 20:4).

          "But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter (during the great 1,000 year tribulation), neither on the sabbath day (during the 1,000 year long Seventh Millennium, the LORD'S Day)."

Matthew 24:20

THE INITIAL GATHERING

1. The Child was born, the virgin Birth of the Congregation, initiated the gathering still dispersed world-wide (Isaiah 13:8; 26:17-18; 37:3; 66:7-9; John 16:20-22; Revelation 12:1-5; Micah 4:9-10; 5:3; Jeremiah 22:23; Mark 10:14-15; Luke 18:16-17).   Remember, it takes about 21 years for a newborn infant to mature (Revelation 8:1; Isaiah 26:19-20).

2. The Virgin Bride is betrothed to GOD, she becomes the Betrothed Wife of GOD (Hosea 2:16,19-20; Zechariah 2:8; Jeremiah 3:14; Revelation 14:1-5).   The Father's name is written in their foreheads as the Little Flock, the 144,000, stand with the Lamb (Luke 12:32; Revelation 7:4-8; 14:1).

3. The Betrothed Wife is given unto the Son on Atonement Year (Exodus 21:9; Revelation 11:15; Daniel 7:13-14).

4. The Son comes to consummate (make permanent) His marriage in the year of the glorious Solemn Assembly (Zephaniah 3:18; Revelation 19:7-9; Isaiah 62:4-5).

5. Note:  The Human Shepherd is brought forth first, 40 years before the Solemn Assembly (Micah 7:15; Zephaniah 3:18; Leviticus 23:36,39; Isaiah 49:5-6,9; 61:1-3,8-11; Luke 4:18-19; Deuteronomy 18:18-22; Revelation 19:8; Numbers 27:16-17).

THE PROMISES

          The transfer of the cup initiates a reversal of afflictions from one group to another.   That is, the wicked have prevailed in "the land of the North" with little or no repercussions for their wrongdoings; whereas, others (their victims) have seen afflictions from their youth up.   The transfer of the cup, of course, initiates the lifting of afflictions from the victims and pouring them upon the afflictors.

          Similarly, the LORD promises to protect those that enter the Betrothed Congregation:

          "Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

          "Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

          "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

          "Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked."

Psalm 91:5-8
See:  91:1-16
Zechariah 8:1-8; 9:8

          Thus, the disobedient are to commence suffering the curses of Deuteronomy 28:15-68 while the more righteous commence receiving the blessings of Deuteronomy 28:1-14.

          Caution, both The Glory Of GOD and Moses dwelt amongst early Israelites during their 40 year sojourn (Exodus) from Egypt.   However, those Israelites did not obey despite the presence of both Moses and The Glory Of GOD.   Thus, it is the responsibility of individuals to obey or else they surely will endure the 1,000 Year Great Tribulation if not the full 1,500 years or far more.

          Revelation affirms that the Little Flock (the 144,000) stand with the Lamb having the "Father's name written in their foreheads" (i.e. they are Betrothed to GOD by their obedience:  Hosea 2:19-20; Revelation 14:1).   Revelation affirms that these events occur before the voices of the Seven Thunders commence to speak (i.e. before 6008 from Creation).   Will a Great Multitude join them in Atonement Year (i.e. 6010 from Creation) prefigured by the tenth day of the seventh month?