PRAYER JOURNAL - JESUS IS THE TRUE HIGH PRIEST & BRIDEGROOM! AND IS RETURNING SOON!

Wow. I see large spirit behind a very small man .. the shape of his head reminds me of a pencil ✏️ 👀👀

IMAGE NUMBER 0746 👉🏻 GREEK 746 👉🏻 magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule

Creation’s dawn, governing powers seen and unseen, the Lord Jesus Christ, the One who frames all history as “the Beginning and the End.”

John 1:1–2 opens eternity to us: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Here archē reaches behind Genesis 1:1, stressing that the Son already existed when time began.

Hebrews 1:10 echoes the same truth, crediting the Son with laying earth’s foundations “in the beginning.” 2 Peter 3:4and Hebrews 6:1 use archē to mark the first stage in a sequence, whether cosmological or instructional, reinforcing God as the initiator of both creation and revelation.

Colossians 1:18 heralds Christ as “the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.” Revelation assigns Him the title twice: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End” (Revelation 21:6; 22:13) and calls Him “the Beginning of God’s creation” (Revelation 3:14). Far from depicting Him as created, these passages present Him as the originator, sustainer, and goal of all things, grounding Christology in His eternal, sovereign status.

Archē also denotes ranks of authority. Paul speaks of unseen adversaries: “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities” (Ephesians 6:12). These spiritual archai are part of a hierarchy that Christ decisively defeated at the cross: “Having disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them” (Colossians 2:15). Believers honor legitimate governance while recognizing that ultimate allegiance belongs to the Lord who triumphed over every power.

THAT’S WHAT THIS IS.

THAT WHICH CHRIST DEFEATED & MADE A SPECTACLE OF.

THAT WHICH HE HAS GIVEN US ALL POWER & AUTHORITY OVER IN HIS NAME (THE NAME OF JESUS).

In Revelation, the risen Christ encompasses all history. The One who was at the beginning will also bring history to its “end,” underscoring that the same Lord who created will consummate. Believers draw hope from the assurance that their future rests with the very One who spoke the first word.

THE TIMESTAMP ON THE PHOTO IS 12:27 👉🏻 HEBREWS 12:27 NASB1995 This expression, “Yet once more,” denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

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HOLY SPIRIT REVEALED THE LITTLE MAN IN THE PICTURE IS A JEWISH MAN WEARNING A SHTREIMEL HAT (TRADITIONALLY WORN DURING JEWISH FESTIVALS).

AND HOLY SPIRIT REVEALED THROUGH IMAGE NUMBERS MORE ABOUT THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY THAT PERSECUTES BELIEVERS AND OPPOSES CHRIST AND JESUS CHRIST THE GREAT HIGH PRIEST.  

IMAGE NUMBER 0748 👉🏻 GREEK 748 👉🏻 archieratikos 👉🏻 high-priestly

Sadducean Control. Most high-priestly families adhered to Sadducean theology, marked by denial of bodily resurrection (Acts 23:8). Their confrontation with the apostles—witnesses of Christ’s resurrection—exposed a deep theological breach. 

Political Influence. Annas (high priest AD 6–15) retained unofficial dominance even after removal from office. Caiaphas (AD 18–36), Annas’s son-in-law, served during Jesus’ trial. “John” is widely taken as Jonathan, another son of Annas who briefly held the office (AD 36–37). Alexander is otherwise unknown, yet the text groups him with the same elite. The adjective archieratikos captures the collective sway these men held over temple finances, legal judgments, and collaboration with Rome.

The high-priestly family personifies institutional resistance to the gospel: They convene the Sanhedrin to silence the apostles (Acts 4:7–17).  Their question, “By what power or what name did you do this?” (4:7), contrasts with the apostolic proclamation, “by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, but whom God raised from the dead” (4:10).

While Jesus alone is the mediatorial High Priest, His atoning work establishes believers as “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9). The church thereby enjoys direct access to God apart from any hereditary caste.

Courage before Religious Power. Peter’s boldness before the archieratikos class encourages believers to witness fearlessly, trusting the Spirit rather than human credentials (Acts 4:8). 

Discernment of Institutional Authority. Not all religious authority aligns with God’s purposes; fidelity to Scripture must govern responses to ecclesiastical structures. 

Christ-Centered Confidence. Assurance rests in the enthroned High Priest, not in lineage, titles, or earthly influence.

IMAGE NUMBER 0749 👉🏻 GREEK 749 👉🏻 archiereus 👉🏻 chief (high) priest

Custodians of religious authority: The high priests (plural ἀρχιερεῖς) appear as chief leaders of the Sanhedrin, often linked with the scribes and elders (Matthew 26:3; Mark 11:27).

Opposition to Jesus: From early plotting (Mark 3:6) to the final trial, the office stands as the institutional face of resistance. Caiaphas’s pronouncement, “It is better for you that one man die for the people” (John 11:50), reveals both political calculation and unwitting prophecy (John 11:51).

Judicial role in the Passion: The night proceedings at Caiaphas’s house (Matthew 26:57–68) climax in the tearing of his robes and the charge of blasphemy (Matthew 26:65), leading to delivery to Pilate (John 18:28).

Christ, the True High Priest

• Superiority of His person – “Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession” (Hebrews 3:1). 

• Sympathy and sinlessness – “For we do not have a high priest unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). 

• Divine appointment – “Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by God” (Hebrews 5:5). 

• Eternal and effectual ministry – “But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood” (Hebrews 7:24). 

• Heavenly sanctuary – “Now we have a High Priest who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven” (Hebrews 8:1). 

• Once-for-all sacrifice – “He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption” (Hebrews 9:12).

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Every earthly high priest pointed forward to the Messiah:

• Access – The torn veil at Jesus’ death (Matthew 27:51) signals open access through His flesh (Hebrews 10:19–20). 

• Atonement – The annual blood of goats is surpassed by the once-for-all offering of the Son (Hebrews 9:25-26). 

• Intercession – Ongoing advocacy flows from His exaltation (Hebrews 7:25; Romans 8:34).

Practical Implications for Believers:

1. Confidence – “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). 

2. Perseverance – “Let us hold firmly to the hope we profess” (Hebrews 10:23). 

3. Holiness – The call to be “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9) rests on participation in Christ’s high-priestly holiness (Hebrews 12:14).

The imagery of the high priest culminates in the consummation when Christ, having completed purification, appears “a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation” (Hebrews 9:28). His final blessing mirrors the Aaronic benediction yet surpasses it in eternal scope (Revelation 21:3-4).

BLOGGER NOTED THE TIME I STARTED THIS POST WAS 7:18 👉🏻 GREEK 718 👉🏻 harmozó 👉🏻 betrothed, suffer, treated

Strong’s Greek 718 underlies a single statement by the Apostle Paul that portrays his apostolic labor as that of a match-maker preparing a spotless bride for her future Husband. 

2 Corinthians 11:2 reads: “For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.” Paul evokes the cultural practice of formal betrothal in order to describe the exclusive covenantal relationship he has fostered between the Corinthian believers and the Lord Jesus Christ. The action is completed—Paul has already engaged the church to Christ—yet its final consummation awaits the future marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7-9; 21:2).

Corinth was notorious for moral laxity. False apostles had slipped in (2 Corinthians 11:4, 13-15), threatening to lure believers away from simple devotion to Christ. By invoking betrothal, Paul confronts the danger of spiritual infidelity. His “godly jealousy” mirrors the protective zeal of a father sponsoring his daughter’s marriage, determined to safeguard her purity until the wedding day.

Christ is portrayed as the one Husband, emphasizing His exclusive claim over the church (Ephesians 5:25-27). 

The future presentation “without spot or wrinkle” finds its basis in Paul’s betrothal language; sanctification is the bridal preparation accomplished by the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-14; Ephesians 5:26). 

The covenantal unity of Christ and His people guarantees eventual consummation, reinforcing assurance of salvation while summoning the church to holiness (Hebrews 10:14; 1 John 3:2-3).

Sound teaching keeps the bride undefiled; error leads to spiritual adultery.

Personal and corporate purity manifest readiness for the wedding feast. 

Church leaders imitate Paul’s protective zeal, defending believers from seductive philosophies and immoral practices. 

Exclusive affection for Christ fuels heartfelt worship, curbing the allure of worldly loves (1 John 2:15-17).

Every believer lives between betrothal and wedding: redeemed, pledged, and awaiting full union with Christ. Daily life therefore becomes bridal preparation—cultivating faithfulness, nurturing love, and resisting any rival suitor.

"If you openly declare Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.”

Romans 10:9-11

RAISE YOUR HANDS IN SUBMISSION & FROM YOUR HEART PRAY THIS PRAYER ALOUD TO RECEIVE ETERNAL SALVATION. YOU MUST BE SINCERE AND INVITE JESUS TO BE THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE. AND THEN YIELD TO HIM!!!

Jesus, I declare that You are the Son of God who died for my sins. I believe you were raised on the third day and are now seated at the right hand of God the Father. I confess my sins to you now & ask for Your forgiveness. I ask you to come and live in my heart & to be my Lord and Savior. I surrender my life to You. Thank you for giving me Your righteousness, for transforming me into Your image and making me a child of God.