~ DO PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANS RECOGNIZE THE JEWISH KING WHO IS COMING BACK?
Many celebrate the Jesus of Bethlehem—
few are prepared for the King of Zion.
They embrace the Lamb,
but resist the Lion of Judah,
the מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל (King of Israel)
who returns to His covenant land
to defend His covenant people
and judge the nations that divided My land (Joel 3:2).
The returning Jesus is not the softened Christ of modern theology.
He is the Jewish Messiah, the Warrior-King, and Judge of all ...  more~ DO PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANS RECOGNIZE THE JEWISH KING WHO IS COMING BACK?
Many celebrate the Jesus of Bethlehem—
few are prepared for the King of Zion.
They embrace the Lamb,
but resist the Lion of Judah,
the מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל (King of Israel)
who returns to His covenant land
to defend His covenant people
and judge the nations that divided My land (Joel 3:2).
The returning Jesus is not the softened Christ of modern theology.
He is the Jewish Messiah, the Warrior-King, and Judge of all nations.
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~ THE RETURN OF JESUS ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE
“The scepter shall not depart from Judah.” (Genesis 49:10)
His kingship remains rooted in Judah.
“The LORD will go out and fight against those nations.” (Zechariah 14:3)
His return brings divine warfare, not symbolism.
“His feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives… and the Mount shall split.” (Zechariah 14:4)
A literal mountain, a literal city, a literal King.
“The LORD will be King over all the earth.” (Zechariah 14:9)
His reign is global and physical.
“They will look on Me whom they pierced.” (Zechariah 12:10)
Israel recognizes the Messiah they once rejected.
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~ THE MESSIAH IN GLORY
“Who is this… with garments stained crimson?” (Isaiah 63:1–3)
He returns victorious from judgment.
“Every eye will see Him.” (Revelation 1:7)
His coming is visible to the entire world.
“To Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom.” (Daniel 7:14)
He receives authority over all nations.
“He shall rule them with a rod of iron.” (Psalm 2:9)
His rule is absolute and righteous.
“The Lord Jesus will kill the lawless one with the breath of His mouth.” (2 Thessalonians 2:8)
The Antichrist falls instantly.
“In righteousness He judges and makes war.” (Revelation 19:11)
He returns as the One who ends rebellion.
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~ ISRAEL AT THE CENTER OF HIS RETURN
“I will gather all nations… and enter into judgment… for My people and My heritage Israel.” (Joel 3:2)
The nations face judgment because of Israel.
“I will restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem.” (Joel 3:1)
The modern return is part of His plan.
“Out of Zion shall go forth the law.” (Isaiah 2:3)
Jerusalem becomes the seat of world authority.
“They shall dwell in the land I gave to Jacob… forever.” (Ezekiel 37:25)
The land promise is permanent.
“If the fixed order departs… then shall Israel cease.” (Jeremiah 31:36)
Israel’s destiny is bound to the heavens.
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~ WHAT PROGRESSIVE THEOLOGY AVOIDS
They erase wrath—yet His return centers on it.
They minimize judgment—yet He comes to separate sheep from goats.
They dissolve Israel—yet God calls her covenant eternal.
They soften kingship—yet He rules with iron.
They make His return symbolic—yet mountains split and nations fall.
They remake Him in Western imagery—yet He returns as the Jewish Son of David.
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~ THE ROAR OF HIS APPEARING
“The LORD shall roar from Zion.” (Joel 3:16)
His voice shakes the world.
“The mountains melt like wax.” (Psalm 97:5)
Creation yields before Him.
“Then shall the LORD go forth.” (Zechariah 14:3)
The moment He rises, history bends.
“His eyes were like a flame of fire.” (Revelation 19:12)
Nothing is hidden from His gaze.
“The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.” (Isaiah 40:5)
His arrival illuminates all people at once.
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~ TRUSTED VOICES
“The world will see the Lamb no more. They will see the Lion of Judah.” — Spurgeon
“The Second Coming is blazing, undeniable glory.” — Hindson
“The First Coming was payment; the Second Coming is collection.” — Missler
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~ THE FINAL MOMENT
The heavens split apart.
The armies of heaven descend.
The Mount of Olives cracks under His feet.
Jerusalem beholds her King.
Israel recognizes her Messiah.
The nations tremble.
The Antichrist falls.
Every false Jesus evaporates in the brightness of His appearing.
The throne of David rises.
The Kingdom begins.
When the Jewish King returns in fire and glory—
will you meet Him as Redeemer…
or as Judge? ❖

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All  

Good Night to everyone

Enjoy this.

Trust God's timing and plan for you!

1. God’s Plan Is Already Written that God knows the path before we walk it.

Psalm 139:16 says God saw all our days before one of them came to be.

We can trust that nothing surprises Him — even our struggles fit into His greater story.

2. God’s Timing Builds Our Faith and waiting teaches us patience, humility, and dependence on God.

Isaiah 40:31 — “Those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength.”

Every delay is p...  moreGood Night to everyone

Enjoy this.

Trust God's timing and plan for you!

1. God’s Plan Is Already Written that God knows the path before we walk it.

Psalm 139:16 says God saw all our days before one of them came to be.

We can trust that nothing surprises Him — even our struggles fit into His greater story.

2. God’s Timing Builds Our Faith and waiting teaches us patience, humility, and dependence on God.

Isaiah 40:31 — “Those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength.”

Every delay is preparation, not punishment.

3. God’s Plan Brings Hope,

Not Harm even when things look painful, God uses them for good (Romans 8:28).

His goal is to prosper us spiritually — to make us more like Christ, not just to make life easy.

4. Trust Means Letting Go

Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and He will make your paths straight.”

When we surrender control, we make room for God’s direction.


Reflection Questions:

1. Have you ever faced a delay that later turned out to be a blessing?
2. What part of your life do you need to surrender to God’s timing?
3. How can you remind yourself daily that God’s plan is good even when life feels hard?
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Closing Prayer:

“Lord, help me to trust Your timing and Your plan. Even when I can’t see the way forward, remind me that You are guiding every step. Give me patience and peace to wait on You, knowing Your plans for me are full of hope and purpose. Amen.”

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All
 

Good Morning to all of you

Here my share with you guys

THE LESSON: “WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?”

1. Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy

Jesus quoted Psalm 22 to show He was the promised Messiah.
Matthew 27:46 – “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?”
Psalm 22:1 – “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?”
He was telling them: “I am the One David spoke of.”

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2. Jesus Carried Our Sin

When He took our sin, the Holy Spirit’s comforting presence left so He could fully bear the penalty.
2 Cori...  moreGood Morning to all of you

Here my share with you guys

THE LESSON: “WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?”

1. Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy

Jesus quoted Psalm 22 to show He was the promised Messiah.
Matthew 27:46 – “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?”
Psalm 22:1 – “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?”
He was telling them: “I am the One David spoke of.”

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2. Jesus Carried Our Sin

When He took our sin, the Holy Spirit’s comforting presence left so He could fully bear the penalty.
2 Corinthians 5:21 – “He hath made Him to be sin for us…”
Isaiah 53:6 – “The LORD hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.”

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3. The Spirit Was Grieved and Withdrew

Sin causes separation, and Jesus carried all sin.
Ephesians 4:30 – “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God…”
On the cross our sin caused grief, and Jesus felt the silence of God so we would never have to.

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4. The Holy Spirit Raised Him

The same Spirit that left so Jesus could die returned to raise Him in power.
Romans 8:11 – “The Spirit… raised up Jesus from the dead.”
Acts 2:24 – “Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death…”

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SUMMARY

Jesus quoted Psalm 22 to show He is the prophecy fulfilled.
He bore our sin, the Spirit withdrew so He could truly die,
and the same Spirit raised Him again (Romans 8:11).

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All

 

Have a great good night will post verse tomorrow morning smile.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All

Good Morning to all of you Brothers and Sisters,

I would like to share my story about humble and kindness.

Humility is a powerful virtue in our Christian journey, teaching us to appreciate the value of God’s grace and the simplicity of a heartfelt connection with Him. Being humble means recognizing that we don’t have all the answers and that we should approach life with a spirit of gentleness and respect. It helps us to be considerate to others, encouraging us to lift each other up rather than...  moreGood Morning to all of you Brothers and Sisters,

I would like to share my story about humble and kindness.

Humility is a powerful virtue in our Christian journey, teaching us to appreciate the value of God’s grace and the simplicity of a heartfelt connection with Him. Being humble means recognizing that we don’t have all the answers and that we should approach life with a spirit of gentleness and respect. It helps us to be considerate to others, encouraging us to lift each other up rather than putting ourselves first. In this exploration, let us meditate on those moments in scripture that remind us of the significance of humility in our lives.

In reflecting on our journey of faith, we recognize that humility is truly at the heart of our relationship with God and each other. God invites us to shed our pride, bringing us closer to Him. He calls us to forget the importance of status and to embrace a simple, honest connection with Him. By being humble, we allow God’s grace to shine through us, illuminating our path as we learn to trust in Him rather than our own strength. In doing so, we become more attuned to the needs of those around us, fostering genuine love and understanding.

James 4:10
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” – James 4:10

Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:3

Proverbs 22:4
“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.” – Proverbs 22:4

1 Peter 5:6
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.” – 1 Peter 5:6

Philippians 2:3
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” – Philippians 2:3

When we think about humility, we must remember the importance of seeking God’s wisdom above our own understanding. In our daily lives filled with choices and challenges, putting aside our pride and listening to God’s guidance can lead us to new revelations. We often face situations where our understanding might fall short, but through prayer and supplication, we can embody the humility needed to embrace the answers God provides, no matter how unexpected they may be.

Proverbs 11:2
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2

James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” – James 1:5

Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

Isaiah 55:8-9
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.” – Isaiah 55:8-9

Psalms 25:9
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.” – Psalms 25:9

We often talk about living our faith through acts of service, and humility is a foundational aspect that shapes how we interact with those around us. When we approach service with a humble heart, we are reminded that every act is an opportunity to reflect Christ’s love. By prioritizing others’ needs and either lending a hand or offering a listening ear, we embody Jesus’ teachings. Serving others not only uplifts those in need but strengthens our own faith as we demonstrate God’s love in action.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All  

Good Night to all of you

Hope you guys have a nice sleeping tonight, also Tonight I would like to share my details with you guys about Wisdom.

It is essential for us as Christians to understand wisdom, as it guides our decisions and shapes our character. Wisdom, in the Biblical sense, isn’t just knowledge; it’s about applying that knowledge in our lives in a way that is pleasing to God. As we dive into these verses, let’s open our hearts and minds to the lessons they bring. Each verse speaks t...  moreGood Night to all of you

Hope you guys have a nice sleeping tonight, also Tonight I would like to share my details with you guys about Wisdom.

It is essential for us as Christians to understand wisdom, as it guides our decisions and shapes our character. Wisdom, in the Biblical sense, isn’t just knowledge; it’s about applying that knowledge in our lives in a way that is pleasing to God. As we dive into these verses, let’s open our hearts and minds to the lessons they bring. Each verse speaks to the importance of wisdom and urges us to seek it diligently. Our journey in faith can be greatly enriched by the wisdom found in God’s Word, transforming our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our lives.

We often find ourselves seeking wisdom from various sources. However, the Bible reminds us that the source of true wisdom comes from God. When we recognize that all wisdom begins with Him, we can learn to trust His guidance in our lives. Wisdom is not just about making the right choices but involves understanding God’s principles and aligning our lives with His will. Our growth in wisdom starts with our relationship with God, who generously offers it to those who ask. By cultivating a direct connection with the Lord, we open ourselves up to His divine insights and understanding.

James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” – James 1:5

Proverbs 2:6
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6

Proverbs 19:20
“Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end, you will be counted among the wise.” – Proverbs 19:20

Proverbs 9:12
“If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.” – Proverbs 9:12

In this journey together, let’s treasure wisdom and allow it to guide our paths, bringing blessings into our lives and into the lives of those we encounter. The pursuit of wisdom is an ongoing adventure, and we are in it together with God at our side.

Do you agree those inspire about Wisdom? I believe I do!

Have a good night

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All  

Good Morning all brothers and sisters

Psalm 23 – Trust
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Meditation: Take a deep breath. Imagine yourself walking through green pastures, guided by a gentle shepherd. Let go of your worries. Rest in the thought that you are cared for, provided for, and never alone.

Psalm 51 – Renewal
"Create in me a clean heart, O God." Meditation: Close your eyes. Picture your heart being washed clean, like fresh rain rinsing away dust. Feel the freedom of forgiven...  moreGood Morning all brothers and sisters

Psalm 23 – Trust
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Meditation: Take a deep breath. Imagine yourself walking through green pastures, guided by a gentle shepherd. Let go of your worries. Rest in the thought that you are cared for, provided for, and never alone.

Psalm 51 – Renewal
"Create in me a clean heart, O God." Meditation: Close your eyes. Picture your heart being washed clean, like fresh rain rinsing away dust. Feel the freedom of forgiveness and the joy of starting anew. Whisper: “Renew me today.”

Psalm 9:18~ For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All  

Good night to all of you,

Here the weather will continue raining in early Sunday morning to Wednesday morning. We need the water to feeding our California's land.

Psalm 147:11~ The Lord delights in those who fear him. who put their hope in his unfailing love.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All

The 21 judgment in Revelation 6 to 16
In Rev 4:1 ➡️The Believers are in heaven [raptured↔️ come up here]
In Rev 5:5➡️ Jesus is worthy to open the seals.
👉 Revelation 5:5 ~ But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.”
✍️Do not be left behind. Jesus saves!

The Three Temptations: Wisdom, Torah, and True Hunger
The story of Yeshua’s temptation isn’t about a devil with h...  moreThe 21 judgment in Revelation 6 to 16
In Rev 4:1 ➡️The Believers are in heaven [raptured↔️ come up here]
In Rev 5:5➡️ Jesus is worthy to open the seals.
👉 Revelation 5:5 ~ But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.”
✍️Do not be left behind. Jesus saves!

The Three Temptations: Wisdom, Torah, and True Hunger
The story of Yeshua’s temptation isn’t about a devil with horns or a test of sin.
In Hebrew, temptation means “not to forget.”
In the wilderness, Yeshua was remembering what Israel had forgotten.
Each of the three temptations reflected an empire—Egypt, Babylon, and Rome.
🍞 The Bread – Egypt
Yeshua’s hunger wasn’t for food—it was for wisdom.
In Hebrew, hunger means to long for understanding.
He answered, “Man does not live by bread alone,” reminding us that Torah is the true bread of life.
🏛️ The Pinnacle – Babylon
Babylon loved heights and power.
Yeshua refused to make faith a spectacle.
Babylon builds towers; Torah builds hearts.
👑 The Kingdoms – Rome
Rome sought to rule the world.
Yeshua chose humility over empire, love over control.
True kingship is serving, not conquering.
The wilderness wasn’t punishment—it was remembrance.
When you feel tested, remember:
Your hunger is for wisdom.
Your thirst is for Torah.
Your strength is in love.
✨ Do not forget who you are.

When most people hear about the “temptations of Yeshua,” they imagine a battle between good and evil, a cosmic test from a devil with horns and fire. But in Hebrew thought, temptation doesn’t mean being lured into sin—it means being reminded not to forget.

In the wilderness, Yeshua wasn’t proving His strength to resist evil. He was remembering what Israel had forgotten. Each of the three temptations mirrors the struggles of Egypt, Babylon, and Rome—the three empires that sought to control the soul of God’s people.

1. The Bread – Egypt: The Hunger for Wisdom
When Yeshua was told, “Turn these stones into bread,” He wasn’t just hungry for food.
In Hebrew, to hunger means to long for understanding. Bread represents wisdom. Egypt once fed Israel with grain, but it was also a land of slavery. Yeshua’s response—“Man does not live by bread alone”—was a declaration that real life comes from every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. His hunger was not for wheat, but for Torah—the true bread of heaven.

2. The Pinnacle – Babylon: The Pride of Power
Next, the tempter brought Him to the high place and said, “Throw Yourself down.” Babylon loved heights—towers that reached the heavens, names that exalted themselves above God. Yeshua refused to test Elohim or turn the sacred into spectacle. His answer—“Do not test the Lord your God”—was a rebuke to the empire of pride. Babylon builds towers; Torah builds hearts.

3. The Kingdoms – Rome: The Temptation to Rule
Finally, the adversary offered all the kingdoms of the world—Rome’s dream of global control. But Yeshua knew that true kingship is not about ruling others; it’s about serving them. His kingdom is not built on swords, but on shalom. He chose humility over empire, covenant over crown.

The Deeper Message
The wilderness story is not about sin and punishment—it’s about memory and restoration. Yeshua remembered what humanity forgets: that hunger is for wisdom, thirst is for Torah, and power is meant for love.

When you feel tested, remember—it’s not a trap. It’s an invitation to recall who you are, to return to the Source that feeds your soul.

Uplifting Inspiration:
The wilderness is not a place of punishment but of awakening. Each temptation is a whisper from heaven: “Do not forget who you are.” When you hunger, seek wisdom. When you thirst, draw from the living waters of Torah. When you rise, serve in love.

Image Description:
A desert path under soft golden light. Yeshua stands in the distance near a rugged rock, not in despair but in quiet strength. The sunrise glows behind Him like a flame of hope. Three faint silhouettes—Egypt’s pyramids, Babylon’s tower, and Rome’s columns—fade into the horizon, symbolizing the empires He overcame not with power, but with remembrance.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All  

🔵Micah 4:5 ~ For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.
🟢Galatians 5:16 ~ I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
🟥Galatians 5:25 ~ If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
🟣2 Corinthians 5:7 ~ For we walk by faith, not by sight.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All

When Yeshua rose, He didn’t just prove life after death—He showed us how to stand again in truth and love.

The empire twisted resurrection (anástasis) into a promise for “someday,” but Scripture calls it a movement for now.
To rise is to live in covenant, to breathe again, to lift others up, and to walk in mercy.

Like Martin Luther King Jr. and Charles Kirk, whose voices still rise after silence—every act of justice, every breath of compassion, is a small resurrection.

Stand again. The garde...  moreWhen Yeshua rose, He didn’t just prove life after death—He showed us how to stand again in truth and love.

The empire twisted resurrection (anástasis) into a promise for “someday,” but Scripture calls it a movement for now.
To rise is to live in covenant, to breathe again, to lift others up, and to walk in mercy.

Like Martin Luther King Jr. and Charles Kirk, whose voices still rise after silence—every act of justice, every breath of compassion, is a small resurrection.

Stand again. The garden still breathes.
What Resurrection Really Means
The Greek word for resurrection is ἀνάστασις (anástasis) — from ana, meaning again, and stasis, meaning to stand.
It doesn’t just mean “coming back to life.” It means to stand up again after being cast down, to rise after oppression, and to live again with purpose and courage.
In Scripture, resurrection isn’t only about bodies leaving graves. It’s about the spirit of a people returning to covenant life. When Yeshua rose, He stood not just for Himself but for all creation. His rising was an invitation for every human heart to stand again in truth and mercy.
“For as in Adam all die, even so in Messiah shall all be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
From the Grave to the Movement
History gives us echoes of anástasis.
When Martin Luther King Jr. was silenced, his dream did not die. It stood up again—in marches, in prayers, and in every voice that refuses to bow to hate. His dream became a living resurrection, calling a nation to remember the covenant of justice and compassion.
When Charles Kirk, a teacher of peace and reconciliation, passed on, his message did not end. His life reminds us that resurrection doesn’t always come with trumpets and tombs—it comes when we rise to carry truth forward.
“Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.”
— Proverbs 24:16
How the Empire Twisted Resurrection
The empire took the word anástasis—to stand again—and twisted it into something it could control.
Instead of a living call to rise in covenant, they turned it into a spectacle of the afterlife. They said, “You will live again after you die—if you belong to us, if you believe our way.”
But Yeshua’s resurrection was never about after you die. It was about how you live now.
He stood up to show us how to walk again in truth, justice, and love—not to build a religion of waiting, but a movement of standing.
The empire made people believe resurrection was a future reward instead of a present awakening.
They preached, “You will be made alive someday,” instead of “You are being called to stand now.”
But the true anástasis begins here—when hearts rise from apathy, when truth stands against oppression, when love breathes life into dry bones.
“Come from the four winds, O Ruach, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”
— Ezekiel 37:9
The empire wants spectators.
HaShem wants participants.
Resurrection is not entertainment—it’s empowerment.
It’s not a promise of escape—it’s a promise of restoration.
When we rise in covenant, we don’t wait for heaven to come down.
We become the hands that lift others up.
We become living proof that the garden still breathes.
Covenant Is Our Rising
To “stand again” means we refuse to let injustice write the final word. It means we rise as covenant people—guided by Torah, mercy, and love that outlasts the grave. Every act of kindness, every moment of courage, is a small resurrection.
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of Adonai rises upon you.”
— Isaiah 60:1
Resurrection is not a doctrine—it’s a heartbeat of restoration. When we rise for truth, we echo the first dawn in Eden and the empty tomb outside Jerusalem. We are called to stand—not as divided tribes, but as one body of light.
Uplifting Inspiration
We all fall. We all face our own tombs—of fear, of doubt, of despair. But resurrection whispers, “Stand again.”
Every time we rise for truth, every time we choose love, we are walking in the same rhythm as Yeshua’s anástasis.
To rise is to remember who we are: covenant people, made to stand, to serve, and to shine.
“Awake, awake, put on your strength, O Zion; put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem.”
— Isaiah 52:1
Image Description:
A golden sunrise breaking over a mountain ridge.
In the foreground, two silhouettes—one holding a torch, the other lifting another person to their feet.
Light streams around them like wings.
The sky glows with soft hues of orange and blue, symbolizing hope, covenant, and the power to stand again.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All  

not talking about a mystical feeling tucked inside the soul. He was speaking to the Pharisees, men who knew Torah, prayer, and prophecy—but who often missed the heart of what God desired: teshuva, repentance that leads to renewal.

Yeshua’s words were a call to awaken what was already planted inside of them—the spark of covenant. The Kingdom, He said, was not far away; it was ready to be born through obedience. The seed was already in the soil of their hearts. All it needed was rain—the tears of...  morenot talking about a mystical feeling tucked inside the soul. He was speaking to the Pharisees, men who knew Torah, prayer, and prophecy—but who often missed the heart of what God desired: teshuva, repentance that leads to renewal.

Yeshua’s words were a call to awaken what was already planted inside of them—the spark of covenant. The Kingdom, He said, was not far away; it was ready to be born through obedience. The seed was already in the soil of their hearts. All it needed was rain—the tears of repentance, the humility to return.

For generations, religious institutions have taught that the Kingdom is purely spiritual—something that exists only in our hearts. This teaching often disconnects believers from the physical world, from Israel, and from the promise of a restored creation. But Scripture paints a very different picture. The prophets spoke of a world redeemed, where swords are turned into plowshares, and where Messiah reigns from Jerusalem. That is not metaphor—it is destiny.

Yeshua’s message was this: Before the Kingdom can come upon the earth, it must first come alive within us. When we forgive, when we give generously, when we care for the stranger, when we honor Shabbat, we allow the Kingdom to take shape inside our lives. And when the light of God’s Kingdom fills enough hearts, it spills out into the world.

The Kingdom within is the awakening of righteousness, justice, and mercy in our daily walk. The World to Come—the Olam Haba—is the day when heaven and earth unite, when the glory that began inside human hearts fills creation itself.

Yeshua was saying to the Pharisees—and to us today—“You have the power to begin the Kingdom now. Live as if the King is already here, and you will be ready when He comes.”

We are not waiting for escape. We are waiting for fulfillment. The world will not be destroyed; it will be renewed. The Kingdom we nurture within us through love, Torah, and humility will one day blossom into the Kingdom we will walk in together.

Uplifting Inspiration:
The Kingdom is not a distant dream. It’s the quiet revolution of love that begins in every repentant heart. The more we return to God’s ways, the more the world begins to look like the one He promised. We are gardeners planting seeds of the World to Come—seeds of peace, mercy, and hope that no empire can uproot.

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A sunrise over Jerusalem. Golden light spreads from the Mount of Olives across the city, where old stone walls glow with warmth. In the foreground, an olive tree stands strong, its roots deep, its branches reaching toward heaven. In the distance, a faint rainbow arcs through the morning mist—a symbol of covenant and coming peace. The scene feels both ancient and new, a whisper of the Kingdom within and the World to Come.

✠Sir John Scivoletti✠
✠Turco, Joan of Arc Priory✠
God Above All