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The Second Exodus (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe Second Exodus forms a pivotal part of the sequence of latter-day events, following the captivity and scattering of Israel and the tribulation of Jacob's Trouble. After God's intervention on behalf of the remnant of Jacob, this exodus marks their return to the Promised Land, accompanied by the reunification of Israel and Judah, and God's restoration and blessing upon His covenant people. The timing of the Second Exodus remains uncertain, yet Isaiah 27:13 suggests it corresponds to a significant trumpet blast, aligning with the return of Jesus Christ as King of kings to establish the Kingdom of God on earth. In God's dealings with Israel and Judah, the Second Exodus exemplifies His perfect balance of justice and mercy. He upholds justice by not allowing their sin to go unpunished, ensuring they realize the consequences of forsaking Him. Yet, His mercy prevails as He chooses not to utterly destroy them, bringing them back to the land for the sake of His name and promises, not because they deserve it. Following the chastening of Jacob's Trouble, the Second Exodus ushers in peace and prosperity for Israel and Judah. God will destroy the nations to which they were scattered and bring His people back to the Promised Land, blessing it with abundance. They will experience lasting peace and prosperity, with their enemies completely destroyed, under the perfect leadership of Jesus Christ as King and David as His prince. Additionally, through the New Covenant, they will receive the Holy Spirit, enabling them to keep the law in its spiritual intent and truly know their God. Numerous prophecies concerning the Second Exodus highlight God's promise to restore Israel and Judah to the land after their punishment, reconciling them to Him. This restoration culminates in a renewed relationship where He will once again be their God, and they will be His people, marked by singing with gladness and giving praise as they recognize their identity as God's chosen.
The Second Exodus (Part Three)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe Second Exodus, as described, will be a profound event where Israel is once again ransomed from the hand of a stronger oppressor, mirroring the original Exodus. God will break the yoke from Israel's neck and burst their bonds, ensuring that foreigners shall no more enslave them. Those who have escaped of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on their defeaters but will rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. The Israelites will return with weeping and pleas for mercy, humbled by the Tribulation, finally recognizing their shortcomings and the expectations placed upon them. They will see their need for God, a concept foreign to the nations of Israel today, and God will once again be their Father, with Ephraim resuming his place as God's son. This Second Exodus will overshadow the Exodus from Egypt, as God, due to His faithfulness, will redeem His people from desperation and raise them to new heights. The nations that oppress Jacob will be plundered and enslaved, while Israel, humbled and brought to repentance, will not be completely destroyed. God will act to bring her to the spiritual condition and physical location He planned from the beginning, ensuring His faithful purpose will never fail.
The Second Exodus (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe Bible reveals that a Second Exodus will occur, surpassing the first exodus from Egypt in its significance. This momentous event will see God's people, both from Israel and Judah, return to the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Prophecies in Isaiah 11:11-12 and Jeremiah 30 and 31 describe this time when God will bring back the descendants of Jacob from their scattered locations around the globe. Unlike the return of Judah in the 1940s to form the modern State of Israel, the Second Exodus will involve both houses of Israel and Judah. Before this return, a period of unprecedented crisis known as Jacob's Trouble will afflict the descendants of Jacob due to their sins. This time of great tribulation, as warned by Jesus Christ, will be unlike any other, yet Jacob will be saved out of it. Jeremiah 30:5-7 portrays this time with the unusual symbol of a man in labor, emphasizing intense anguish and sorrow. Despite the severe pain and the loss of many lives, with only a remnant surviving, there is hope. The prophecies assure that the suffering will ultimately turn to joy, and the peoples of Jacob will not face total annihilation but will survive and receive both physical and spiritual blessings.
Israel: Future
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWhat is in store for the nations of Israel? Is their future promising or bleak—or both? This article concludes a three-part series on the people of Israel.
'Until Right Now, This Very Day'
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)If modern Israel disobeys the terms of the covenant, the fact that God made a covenant with them will not deflect the full impact of God's judgment.

Scattering and Gathering: Images of History and Prophecy (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerProphecy shows God scattering His people for their sins. It appears He will scatter them into small fragments, perhaps even down to individuals alone.
Globalism (Part Nine): Running To and Fro
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerGlobalism is a force to bring about widespread dispersions of peoples before the end to bring about 'the time of Jacob's trouble.'
Learn to Fear God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidFearing God is equated with obeying or complying with God's instructions, voluntarily measuring all our thoughts and behavior against His Law.
Post-Historic Cave-Dwellers
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerThe Sixth Seal of Revelation details the reaction of some people to the amazing heavenly signs they witness, giving us insight into what lies ahead.
Israel's Restoration and the Zeitgeist of Zeal
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)After the Tribulation, God promises to restore Israel to the promised land where she will have a chance to learn and live God's truth in the Millennium.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Ten): Where Is Israel Today?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNo matter how scattered Israel is, God will not lose the smallest grain. Using Jerusalem as a reference point, Israel dispersed north and west into Europe.
The Present Harvest (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Christ empowers His disciples to preach and heal. He is saying there will be an incomplete work of healing and preaching in the run-up to His return.
Feast of Tabernacles Basics
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe basics of the Feast of Tabernacles consist of a harvest image, depicting a massive number of people coming to the truth. The journey depicts a time of judgment.
Why 153 Fish? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhy did Jesus provide precisely 153 fish? Few commentaries suggest any explanation for the number, and fewer still advance a theory of any substance.
Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughZephaniah has messages for the remnant of physical Israel, the house of David, and for the faithful remnant from the Israel of God.
Why Are We Here? (2004)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidKeeping the Feast of Tabernacles includes temporary dwellings, rejoicing before God, and learning to fear God and faithfully keep His law.
Preparing to Rule!
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughHave you ever considered what it will be like right after Christ returns? What will you do, as a king, to help and govern the people placed under you?
Hananiah's Error
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeHananiah made a significant mistake: prophesying good when God had called for destruction. While God's will is for good, the timing makes all the difference.
Meet the Minor Prophets (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe twelve books of the Minor Prophets—including Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah—are often overlooked in favor of the Major Prophets and the four gospels.
God's Will in the End Time
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.
The Needed Dimension
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnless we humbly submit before God, all of His efforts go for naught. God will not give His Spirit to those who will not obey Him.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fourteen): Israel Redeemed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod employs a winnowing process in selecting those who will enter the Millennium. The process includes punishment for Israel's failure to serve as priests.
In the Wake of An Unnatural Disaster (Part Six)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ezekiel's prophecies are unfolding right now. The haughtiness with which modern Judah and Israel embrace immorality makes Sodom appear moral in comparison.
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWithout God's Spirit, mankind is guided by another spirit, leading to destructive consequences, made all the more menacing by increased technological capabilities.
Meet the Minor Prophets (Part Four)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe books of Zechariah and Malachi create a bridge to the New Testament and the coming of the Son of Man.