Revelation 1:3... Happy is he who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and who observe the things written in it; for the appointed time is near.
Why would you be happy reading aloud? Could we not be happy reading to ourselves in silence in an undertone or with our very spirit?
Psalms 1:1-2… Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers). 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night. 3 And he will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season; Its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers [and comes to maturity].
1: If you notice there’s someone who reads this prophecy / revelation out loud.
2: There is someone who is hearing or understands this prophecy / revelation.
3: There’s someone who observes or watching over / keeping guard the congregation of God.
A public reading was commanded to be done with the whole congregation. Tishri 1 the day of Trumpet Blast. Deuteronomy 31:9-13, Joshua 8:32-35, Nehemiah 8:1-8.
The operation Holy Spirit upon us makes knowledge and discernment of prophecy known.1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Let’s look at the Greek word used or translated as “observe”, as found in Revelation 1:3, in Strong’s Concordance #G5083, Tereo or Tay-reh’-o, can be rendered, I keep, maintain, preserve, a guard, spiritually guard, observe, keep intact or watch over.
After this research, I believe the following sentence is a revised correction that is proper, and I will give scriptural proof of why I think this so.
Revelation 1:3…Happy (Blessed) is he who reads aloud (to the congregation) and those who comprehend the words of this prophecy, also to those who are watch over (spiritually guarding) it because “near is the appointed time”.
Okay so let’s breakdown the sentence of this passage of scripture now. What is the appointed time?
Daniel 8:16-19 Appointed Time = “Time of the end” / Final Denunciation or Indignation, Time of Gods Wrath.
Also See Revelation 22:6-7,10 also see Strong’s #G2540 Greek word Kairos.
Who is also watching over the congregation helping and keeping spiritual guard of it?
Revelation 1:20… As for the sacred secret of the seven stars that you saw upon my right hand, and [of] the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars mean [the] angels of the seven congregations / assemblies, and the seven lampstands mean seven congregations / assemblies. (Strong’s #G1577 Greek word Ekklesia)
1 Peter 1:10-12… Concerning this very salvation a diligent inquiry and a careful search were made by the prophets who prophesied about the undeserved kindness meant for YOU. 11 They kept on investigating what particular season or what sort of [season] the spirit in them was indicating concerning Christ when it was bearing witness beforehand about the sufferings for Christ and about the glories to follow these. 12 It was revealed to them that, not to themselves, but to YOU, they were ministering the things that have now been announced to YOU through those who have declared the good news to YOU with holy spirit sent forth from heaven. Into these very things angels are desiring to peer. (Footnote Strong’s concordance #G3879 “to stoop beside”)
As the apostle Peter noted angels are wanting to swoop down and look at intently what’s being spoken declared or announced by the prophets.
Ephesians 3:9-11… and should make men see how the sacred secret is administered which has from the indefinite past been hidden in God, who created all things. 10 [This was] to the end that now to the governments and the authorities in the heavenly places there might be made known through the congregation the greatly diversified wisdom of God, 11 according to the eternal purpose that he formed in connection with the Christ, Jesus our Lord, (Read this in the Greek Interlinear)
So, let’s sum up what’s being said or taught.
1: There’s someone who reads this prophecy out loud. Those who are appointed to take the lead in the congregation, back in the day it was the priests Job. John 10:1-4, Ephesians 3:5, Malachi 2:7
2: There is someone who is hearing or understands this prophecy and makes it known. The Holy Spirit makes known prophecy to us, and it operates upon the one who has the gift. 1 Corinthians 12:7-10
3: There’s someone who observes or watching over / keeping guard over the congregation of God. The Angels have that responsibility to help watch over the congregation of God they even desire to know what the Holy Spirit is saying to his anointed ones.
4: What is the appointed time? The Appointed Time = Time of the end / Final Denunciation or Indignation, Time of Gods Wrath, against man’s rulership and false worship.
Hebrews 10:23-25… Let us hold fast the public declaration of our hope without wavering, for he is faithful that promised. And let us consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as some have the custom, but encouraging one another, and all the more so as YOU behold the day drawing near.
Revelation 1:3… Happy (Blessed) is he who reads aloud (to the congregation) and those who comprehend the words of this prophecy, also to those who are watch over (spiritually guarding) it because “near is the appointed time”.
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