Annie's Signs in the Sky Page
"And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call." ~~Joel 2:30-32~~
Did you know that before the Lord's mighty return there will be
definite signs in the heavens? Jesus tells us that there will be "signs
in the sky" to tell us of His return.
Do
you know the "signs of the times"?
Do you know what to look for?
Do you know what will
happen? "The heavens declare
the glory of God; In the next few months there will be some very noticable events in the skies. I feel that as Christian's we need to know what is to be expected and to have the answers to the questions that we will be asked. People seem to be curious and interested more and more about "The End Times" or "The End of the World". "And in the morning, It
will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red What a wonderful opportunity we have to share the Lord God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth with those who are curious and frightened. The Bible does talk about "eclipses" and "things falling from the sky". But do you know where to find them? There are THREE major special events that will happen in the sky in the next few weeks. A SOLAR ECLIPSE, a COMET passing by and a PLANET ALIGNMENT. On August 11th, 1999 there will be a solar eclipse. It is the last one for the 20th century. The Bible tells us that the Sun will go dark before the Lord's return. Is this the same thing? In July the comet named Lee will be passing very close to the earth. And there will be a 4 planet alignment in the form of a cross. What do all these events mean? Is it in the Bible? What does Chapter 12 of Revelations have to do with the sky and astronomy? Many people are talking about the Quatraines that Nostradamas wrote. Especially the one that predicted something will happen in the sky in the seventh month of 1999. Will it come true? What is his record for his predictions? Should we as Christian's believe in predictions? The Bible tells us that in the last days our sons will dream dreams and our daughters will have visions. Can anyone predict the future? Does Bible prophecy tell us what to expect and when we should be looking for it? "Christs
disciples asked him, "What shall be the sign of thy
coming, and of the end of the world? The Saviour then
proceeded to describe those world events which would both
indicate His return and culminate in the Day of the
Lord." Does
the Torah reading give us any indication of what might
happen? There are so many questions to ask. So many things to ponder. I don't have all the answers. NO ONE DOES!!! We may THINK that we know for certain how the end times will unfold but we MUST ALWAYS remember that we can't be 100% certain what will happen. If the Bible had one special chapter that listed dates and events then we could be certain. But Prophecy is like putting a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle together. To learn more about the End Times visit Annie's End Times Page. Don't be discouraged or afraid. The Lord created the Heavens and the Earth and He knows the Future from the Past. He will protect His children. The Bible promises us that. These "signs in the sky" give us a wonderful opportunity to share our faith with others. People may ask you why you are not "afraid" of what might happen. Do you know what your answer would be if you were asked? If someone asked you how they could become a Christian do you know how to lead them to the Lord? "But sanctify the Lord
God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer
to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is
in you with meekness and fear:" If
you are NOT a Christian and would like to become one Now
let's look at these upcoming events and see what we can
learn from them. |
You will find many
different Scripture references on this page.
"He
appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going
down." What is a Comet? Has
a comet ever hit a planet? Is
there a comet coming that will be visible in 1999? Are
comets mentioned in the
Bible? What
is Ancient Astronomy? What
about Nostradamus's prediction about July 1999? Quatrain X72: In the Original French: The World Book Encyclopedia
tells us this about Nostradamus: "Nostradamus,
pronounced nahs truh DAY muhs (1503-1566), was the Latin
name of Michel de Notredame, a French astrologer and
physician. His fame rests on his book Centuries (1555), a
series of prophecies in verse. Nostradamus won lasting
fame in 1559 when King Henry II of France died in a
manner predicted in the Centuries. Do
the Jewish Feast Days have any significance to the
upcoming signs in the skies? "For
now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to
face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as
also I am known." Visit Annie's Feasts of the Bible Page for more information about the feasts and their fulfillment. "In Judaism, the most sacred festivals are Rosh Ha-Shanah, the Jewish New Year; and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. According to Jewish tradition, people are judged on Rosh Ha-Shanah for their deeds of the past year. On Yom Kippur, Jews fast, express their regret for past sins, and declare their hope to perform good deeds during the coming year." ~Source: The World Book Encyclopedia~ |
Feasts & Unusual Events in the Skies:
Jewish Feast | Jewish Calendar / Present Calendar Date |
Celestial Event |
Rosh Hashana 5760 | 1 Tishrei 5760 / 9/11/1999 | Celestial picture of Revelation 12 sign |
Yom Kippur | 10 Tishrei 5760 / 9/20/1999 | None |
Sukkot I | 15 Tishrei 5760 / 9/25/1999 | Full Moon |
Source - Hebrew Calendar from "The Five Doves" pages.
Do the Torah Readings have
any significance to the skies? "And
there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth
distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the
waves roaring; men's hearts failing them from fear and
the expectation of those things which are coming on the
earth, for the powers of heaven will be shaken." Let's look at the next few
months and see what we can expect What
happens when the planets align? Here is a wonderful graphic of the planet alignments August 11th. We know that the Bible tells us to look to the skies and heavens for signs. We don't know exactly what the sign means but it is indeed a sign of some sort. "Planetary
conjunctions (meetings) occur frequently because the
planets July 31st - I am still looking for a better link for this. Please remember that not all of the items on these outside links are what I believe. I have been hearing that there will be a planetary Cross made by 4 of the planets. On August 11th a planetary cross will surround the Earth during a Total Eclipse of the Sun. The planets will be positioned in LION, EAGLE, OX and MAN, the creatures of the apocalypse. They are the Ezekiel's 4 beasts and are also mentioned numerous times in the book of Revelations. What is Biblical Astronomy? The dictionary defines the separate words this way:
"The heavens
declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his
handy work. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto
night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language,
where their voice is not heard." The
site Biblical Astronomy defines it this
way: Is Astronomy the same thing as Astrology? & What does the Bible say about Astronomy? Easton's Bible
Dictionary tells us this about "Astronomy" - The oldest divisions of time were mainly based on the observation of the movements of the heavenly bodies, the "ordinances of heaven" (Gen. 1:14-18; Job 38:33; Jer. 31:35; 33:25). Such observations led to the division of the year into months and the mapping out of the appearances of the stars into twelve portions, which received from the Greeks the name of the "zodiac." The word "Mazzaroth" (Job 38:32) means, as the margin notes, "the twelve signs" of the zodiac. Astronomical observations were also necessary among the Jews in order to the fixing of the proper time for sacred ceremonies, the "new moons," the "passover," etc. Many allusions are found to the display of God's wisdom and power as seen in the starry heavens (Ps. 8; 19:1-6; Isa. 51:6, etc.)." Nave's Topical Bible tell us this about "Astronomy" -
The
World Book Encyclopedia tells us: Interest in astrology declined in Europe with the coming of Christianity as people sought guidance from religious leaders rather than from astrologers. Astrology regained popularity during the A.D. 1100's. By the 1600's, it was particularly strong in England. Several astrological almanacs were published, and many other books either defended or attacked astrology. The number of followers of astrology fell in England during the 1700's, but the subject's popularity returned again in the early 1800's. By the late 1800's and early 1900's, interest in astrology had spread to many other nations. Nave's Topical
Bible says: Read what Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology says about Astrology. Easton's Bible
Dictionary says What does the Bible say about the Stars? Torrey's Topical Textbook tells us about "The Stars"
For more information: Nave's Topical Bible has a page about the Stars What are the references in
the book of Revelations to the sun the moon & the
stars? "And
the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and
the third part of the moon, and the third
part of the stars; so as the third
part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a
third part of it, and the night likewise." "And
there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed
with the sun, and the moon under her feet,
and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:" "And
the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it:
for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the
light thereof." "And
his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did
cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the
woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her
child as soon as it was born." What
does Revelations 12 tell us? Lets look and see what we can learn about this together. You can look up the meanings of the constellations here: The 88 Recognized Constellations "And
there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed
with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her
head a crown of twelve stars:" Revelations
12:1-7 ~ Is known as the chapter about the: |
Scripture Image Descriptions | Bible Verse | Constellation | Cross References - Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge |
"a woman clothed with the sun travails" | Rev 12:1 | Constellation
Bethulah (The Virgin) |
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"the moon under her feet" | Rev 12:1 | ||
"upon her head a crown of twelve stars" | Rev 12:1 | Crown of 12 stars (Bernice's Hair) | |
"travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered." | Rev 12:2 | Lavanah - the Moon | |
"a great red dragon" | Rev 12:3 | Constellation Draco the Dragon | dragon: Joh 8:44; 1Pe 5:8 |
"having seven heads" | Rev 12:3 | seven heads: Re 13:1,3; Re 17:9,10 | |
"and ten horns" | Rev 12:3 | ten: Re 17:3,7,12,16; Isa 9:15; Da 2:42; Da 7:7,8,20,24 | |
"and seven crowns upon his heads" | Rev 12:3 | seven crowns: Re 13:1 | |
"his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven" | Rev 12:4 | tail: Re 9:10,19; Da 8:9-12 | |
"did cast them (stars) to the earth" | |||
"the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered" | dragon: Re 2; Ex 1:16; Mt 2:3-16; Joh 8:44; 1Pe 5:8 | ||
"for to devour her child as soon as it was born." | Rev 12:4 | ||
"she brought forth a man child" | Rev 12:5 | In the Talmud a New Moon symbolizes: "The Messiah" & also "child" | |
"with a rod of iron" | Rev 12:5 | rod of iron: Ps 2:9,10; Re 19:15 | |
Related Information | Other Related Sites | ||
Also
nearby are Constellations for: Altar Scales of Judgement Shepherd Serpent |
This is still a work in progress! | Celestial Events |
Can you find "Signs of
the Times" in the Bible? "And
in the morning, [It will be] foul weather to day: for the
sky is red and lowring. O [ye] hypocrites, ye can discern
the face of the sky; but can ye not [discern] So
I did a search for the word: "signs" - 52
verses matched. |
"And
God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the
heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be
for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and
years:" ~Genesis 1:14~ |
"We
see not our signs: [there is] no more any prophet:
neither [is there] among us any that knoweth how
long." ~Psalm 74:9~ |
"They
shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of
Ham." ~Psalm 105:27~ |
"Behold,
I and the children whom the LORD hath given me [are] for
signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts,
which dwelleth in mount Zion." ~Isaiah 8:18~ |
"Thus
saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be
not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are
dismayed at them." ~Jeremiah 10:2~ |
"I
thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the
high God hath wrought toward me." ~Daniel 4:2~ |
"How
great [are] his signs! and how mighty [are] his wonders!
his kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion
[is] from generation to generation." ~Daniel 4:3~ |
"He
delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders
in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from
the power of the lions." ~Daniel 6:27~ |
"And
in the morning, [It will be] foul weather to day: for the
sky is red and lowring. O [ye] hypocrites, ye can discern
the face of the sky; but can ye not [discern] the signs
of the times?" ~Matthew 16:3~ |
"For
there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and
shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it
were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect." ~Matthew 24:24~ |
"For
false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall
shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible,
even the elect." ~Mark 13:22~ |
"And
these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name
shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new
tongues;" ~Mark 16:17~ |
"And
they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord
working with [them], and confirming the word with signs
following. Amen." ~Mark 16:20~ |
"And
they made signs to his father, how he would have him
called." ~Luke 1:62~ |
"And
great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines,
and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall
there be from heaven." ~Luke 21:11~ |
"And
there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in
the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with
perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;" ~Luke 21:25~ |
"Then
said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye
will not believe." ~John 4:48~ |
"And many other signs
truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which
are not written in this book:" |
"And
I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the
earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of
smoke:" ~Acts 2:19~ |
"Ye
men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man
approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and
signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye
yourselves also know:" ~Acts 2:22~ |
"And
fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs
were done by the apostles." ~Acts 2:43~ |
"By
stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and
wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child
Jesus." ~Acts 4:30~ |
"And
by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders
wrought among the people; (and they were all with one
accord in Solomon's porch." ~Acts 5:12~ |
"He
brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and
signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in
the wilderness forty years." ~Acts 7:36~ |
"Then Simon himself
believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued
with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and
signs which were done." |
"Long time therefore
abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave
testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs
and wonders to be done by their hands." |
"Through
mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of
God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto
Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of
Christ." ~Romans 15:19~ |
"Truly
the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all
patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds." ~2 Corinthians 12:12~ |
"[Even
him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all
power and signs and lying wonders", ~2 Thessalonians 2:9~ |
"God
also bearing [them] witness, both with signs and wonders,
and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost,
according to his own will?" ~Hebrews 2:4~ |
"And there
shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the
stars; and upon the earth distress of nationsMen's hearts
, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; failing
them for fearon the earth: , and for looking after those
things which are coming for the powers of heaven shall be
shakenof man coming . And then shall they see the Son in
a cloud with power and great glory." Today ponder what the "signs of them times" mean. Do you remember this saying: "pink sky at night is a sailors delight -- pink sky in the morning sailors take warning"? If the sun went black would you know what is suppose to happen next???? Matthew 24:3, "Christs disciples asked him, "What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? The Saviour then proceeded to describe those world events which would both indicate His return and culminate in the Day of the Lord." All right, what can we expect? We know that the Lord will indeed return one day soon. Will it be tomorrow? Will it be the day of a fall feast? Will it be on the Solar Eclipse? I truly don't know for certain. Remember that the Lord told us that no one knows the exact time BUT we are suppose to know the signs and the season. Are you ready for His return? Will you be found waiting and looking in anticipation? Don't put off getting your heart right with the Lord. Life is too short and uncertain. You don't know what tomorrow will bring. So many things are happening every day that are certainly part of the end times. Can His return be much longer? "And when these things
begin to come to pass, then look up, Stop right now. Search your heart. If you are not ready for the Lord's return then now is the time to change that. Ask the Lord to forgive you for your sins. 1 John 1:9 is written to believers and says: "If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." We are not perfect as Christians. We have a perfect Savior. We have the assurance that we are forgiven. We are given the wonderful gift by the GRACE of GOD. Jesus told a parable of the workers harvesting in the field. Some started their work early in the morning and some late in the day. Others only worked for an hour BUT they were all paid the SAME wage. All the workers were treated equally. God only promises us today. You never know what tomorrow will bring. The HARVEST is soon. Make sure you are found ready. More QUESTIONS to Ponder: Is
Orion's Belt mentioned in the Bible? ~Which maketh Arcturus,
Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.~ Were
the planets aligned when Jesus was born? What
was the star over that the Wise Men followed? Why not look at the night
sky for your own area? How do I find out about the "signs in the sky" & "signs of the times"?
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