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Dr. Lynn Hiles - That You Might Have Life

Revelation Revisited Part 19 749 Air Date 07 21 24

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Why did Jesus curse a fig tree, and how does it symbolize the end of old covenant Israel?
Dr. Lynn Hiles hosts this episode as part of his series 'Revelation Revisited,' specifically covering the sixth chapter. He begins by encouraging listeners to catch up on previous episodes via his YouTube channel or website. Hiles discusses the symbolic language in Revelation, interpreting the sun, moon, and stars as covenantal symbols of natural Israel, referencing Joseph's dream and Peter's quote in Acts 2. He explains that these are not cosmic collapses but prophetic signs. The episode delves into Jesus' actions in Matthew 21, including his triumphal entry on a donkey fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy. Hiles connects this to Jesus cursing the fig tree, which he identifies as a symbol of old covenant Israel and man-made religion. He elaborates on Jesus' statement about faith moving mountains, interpreting the mountain as Mount Sinai representing the old covenant. Hiles references Galatians 4 and Revelation 17-21 to discuss two women symbolizing two covenants. He explains the sealing of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 as firstfruits, linking it to Ezekiel's protective mark, which is a cross. Hiles contrasts this with the mark of the beast. He ties the rolling scroll in Revelation to the old covenant being rolled up, citing Psalms and Isaiah. The episode concludes with a call for donations to support the ministry, followed by a promotional message for a book on Revelation.

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Hiles uses the mustard-seed saying to trace covenant change through Revelation's sixth chapter.

This episode treats the mountain as more than scenery, turning it into a sign of covenant change. Dr. Lynn Hiles sets Jesus' words about mustard-seed faith alongside the cursing of the fig tree, then follows both images toward old covenant Israel, Jerusalem, and the law.

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You want Revelation revisited through mustard-seed faith, the fig tree, and a tight trail through Romans and Galatians.

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