God Protects His People on Earth

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3 Now the glory of the God of Israel went up from above the cherubim,where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. Then the Lord called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side4 and said to him, “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things that are done in it.”
5 As I listened, he said to the others, “Follow him through the city and kill, without showing pity or compassion. 6 Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple.
Ezekiel 9:3-6 NIV



One of the reasons that the Rapture that Dispensationalists believe in makes no sense is that the Bible promises that God will protect His own in place.

The "man clothed in linen who had the writing kit" in Ezekiel 9 is obviously an angel. "Those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things" are those who grieve that others are following false religion, multiple gods, and idolatry, and no doubt engaging in sexual immorality. Those who lament, then, are those who know the one true God, and yet are still concerned about others who do not. In the passage in Ezekiel, God directs the angel to put a mark of protection on His people. In Revelation there is the Mark of the Beast, which is a human sign used to mark those in submission to the Beast, and is visible to mortals. In Ezekiel, in contrast, we are told that there is a Divine mark of protection, which is visible to angels but not to mortals. The angels of death, or destroying angels, will pass by those with the Divinely ordered mark of protection.

The Bible is clear that God does send epidemics, famine and catastrophes as punishment for disobedience. The Bible is also clear that God makes specific plans to rescue and protect those who follow Him. Yet God doesn't protect His own by removing them from the world, but in other ways, on Earth.
 

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I think what you shared makes sense, and lines up with what Jesus taught.

It is always important to line up our prophetic doctrines to Jesus, because His testimony is the spirit of prophecy (Revelation 19:10).

This truth is a sobering reminder for us to stay 'lamenting' over the abominable things happening on the Earth. Keep in mind, however, that those that may be 'slaughtered' are every day churchgoers. This part in Ezekiel makes it clear that God wants the angel to start from His "sanctuary" and go from their. That means even those people that think they are safe in God's sanctuary, may be the very first ones to receive the sword.

Food For Thought.

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3 Now the glory of the God of Israel went up from above the cherubim,where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. Then the Lord called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side4 and said to him, “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things that are done in it.”
5 As I listened, he said to the others, “Follow him through the city and kill, without showing pity or compassion. 6 Slaughter the old men, the young men and women, the mothers and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the old men who were in front of the temple.
Ezekiel 9:3-6 NIV



One of the reasons that the Rapture that Dispensationalists believe in makes no sense is that the Bible promises that God will protect His own in place.

The "man clothed in linen who had the writing kit" in Ezekiel 9 is obviously an angel. "Those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things" are those who grieve that others are following false religion, multiple gods, and idolatry, and no doubt engaging in sexual immorality. Those who lament, then, are those who know the one true God, and yet are still concerned about others who do not. In the passage in Ezekiel, God directs the angel to put a mark of protection on His people. In Revelation there is the Mark of the Beast, which is a human sign used to mark those in submission to the Beast, and is visible to mortals. In Ezekiel, in contrast, we are told that there is a Divine mark of protection, which is visible to angels but not to mortals. The angels of death, or destroying angels, will pass by those with the Divinely ordered mark of protection.

The Bible is clear that God does send epidemics, famine and catastrophes as punishment for disobedience. The Bible is also clear that God makes specific plans to rescue and protect those who follow Him. Yet God doesn't protect His own by removing them from the world, but in other ways, on Earth.
In Daniel 7 and Rev 13 and 6 we see the persecution of the saints and many are beheaded. God had promised to keep the church of Philadelphia from the day of temptation that was coming upon the whole world. In your view God keeps them alive and yet Revelation talks about the many slain who have the testimony of Jesus. The Rapture view would have Jesus taking out the church prior and those who now have the testimony of Jesus being killed have come to faith in the day of testing and believed in Jesus after antichrist is revealed.
 
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Step back into Ezekiel 7 to see when this setting a mark of protection takes place in Jerusalem.
It is the time of four corners.
And what does Rev. 7 show? standing on the four corners

What else does Ezekiel 7 say is happening at the time of four corners?
It is then when the worst of the heathen will be sent to destroy Israel.

So....Rev. 7 is when the worst of the heathen will be sent to destroy.

What other facts can be gleaned from Ezekiel 9?
The one that sets the mark is dressed in linen.
How are the seven angels dressed that leave the temple in heaven in Rev. 15?
all of them wear linen

In Rev. 7, John sees two sets of angels.
four and those that seal the people - /that have ink
In order to seal the 144,000, the angels that set the mark on them must be wearing linen.

till we seal
/this we - is the set of seven angels from Rev. 15

How does Ezekiel 9 end as to that one that wore linen and set a mark of protection on some of the people before Babylon destroyed the land?
The one in linen -went back to God - he reported.

So, in Rev. 7, there is a set of sealing angels-must wear linen, have ink, and when they get done setting the mark of protection on the 144,000, they will return to God - and report what they have done.

This is why John heard the numbers being announced in heaven as to how many were sealed. It was being told by the set of seven angels.

How does Rev. 8 show this set of angels?

the seven angels
which stood before God
were given trumpets
////////////all referring to past actions that took place in Rev. 7



Vinsight: << What other facts can be gleaned from Ezekiel 9?
The one that sets the mark is dressed in linen.
How are the seven angels dressed that leave the temple in heaven in Rev. 15?
all of them wear linen

In Rev. 7, John sees two sets of angels.
four and those that seal the people - /that have ink
In order to seal the 144,000, the angels that set the mark on them must be wearing linen.

till we seal
/this we - is the set of seven angels from Rev. 15

How does Ezekiel 9 end as to that one that wore linen and set a mark of protection on some of the people before Babylon destroyed the land?
The one in linen -went back to God - he reported. >>



What is the significance of linen in the Bible? As far as I know it means that a person wearing linen is well dressed. I don't think there is any silk in the Bible.
 
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The Bible is clear that God does send epidemics, famine and catastrophes as punishment for disobedience. The Bible is also clear that God makes specific plans to rescue and protect those who follow Him. Yet God doesn't protect His own by removing them from the world, but in other ways, on Earth.
According to these verses, the Christian Jews are told to flee from Judea:

Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke's Temple/Jerusalem Discourses harmonized
Matt 24:7

Matthew 24:

7 “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
16 “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Mark 13
8 “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles......
14..........“then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Luke 21:11

10 Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11“And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences;.................
21 “Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains,

According to Josephus, they were to flee to Pella........

https://www.preteristarchive.com/christian-flight-to-pella-study-archive/

Eusebius: “The members of the Jerusalem church by means of an oracle, given by revelation to acceptable persons there, were ordered to leave the city before the war began and settle in a town in Peraea called Pella.” Book III, 5:4

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Pella, Jordan - Wikipedia

Pella (Ancient Greek: Πέλλα,
also known in Arabic as Tabaqat Fahl, طبقة فحل) is found in northwestern Jordan, 27.4 km (17 miles) south of the Sea of Galilee.[1] Pella represents one of ten Decapolis cities that were founded during the Hellenistic period and became powerful under Roman jurisdiction.
With a history extending back into the Bronze Age, Pella expanded to its largest state during the reign of the Roman Empire. Today, the city's sizable collection of ruins are excavated by archeologists, and attract thousands of tourists annually........................

Roman Period
After Greek influences gave way to the Roman Empire. In 63 BC, the Roman General Pompey captured the city and it was integrated into the Eastern portion of the Empire.[1]
The Romans wanted all aspects of their culture to flourish throughout the empire, so during the height of their power in the East, they created a group of (10) Decapolis cities that would become centers for culture and government..........

.......... Pella also represents a significant location when it comes to the Jewish faith,[how?] as well as the early days of Christianity. It has been said that the city was the site of one of Christianity's earliest churches, making it a pilgrimage site for early Christians and modern Christians today. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, Pella was a refuge for Jerusalem Christians in the 1st century AD who were fleeing the Jewish–Roman wars.[6]

According to Epiphanius, the disciples had been told by Christ to abandon Jerusalem because of the siege it was about to undergo. [7]
The fighting finally stopped when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.

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