🧠 What you feed your mind will shape the direction of your life.
Just like the body becomes stronger or weaker depending on what we eat, the mind is shaped by what we allow into it every day. The world constantly feeds us ideas, values, and influences that pull our thinking in a certain direction. But the Bible calls believers to something different — a transformed mind shaped by the truth of God’s Word.
📖 Romans 12:2 (KJV)
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the ren... more🧠 What you feed your mind will shape the direction of your life.
Just like the body becomes stronger or weaker depending on what we eat, the mind is shaped by what we allow into it every day. The world constantly feeds us ideas, values, and influences that pull our thinking in a certain direction. But the Bible calls believers to something different — a transformed mind shaped by the truth of God’s Word.
📖 Romans 12:2 (KJV)
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Notice the contrast in this verse. The world tries to conform us, pressing our thinking into its mold. But God’s Word works differently — it renews the mind, transforming how we think, see life, and make decisions.
The world constantly feeds the mind
The influences around us are powerful. Culture pushes certain values that shape people’s thinking.
Scripture describes these influences clearly.
📖 1 John 2:16 (KJV)
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
The world feeds the mind with things like:
• Pride and self-centered living
• Obsessions with money and success
• Sinful pleasures that promise happiness but leave emptiness
• Human philosophies that replace God’s truth
📖 Colossians 2:8 (KJV)
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”
When these influences dominate our thinking, the mind slowly drifts away from truth.
God’s Word feeds the mind with truth
While the world feeds confusion, the Word of God feeds wisdom.
📖 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
The Bible does more than give information. It shapes how we think, corrects our direction, and anchors our hearts in truth.
Through Scripture we learn:
• the wisdom of God
• the truth about salvation
• how to live with discernment
• how to understand sound doctrine
📖 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God… rightly dividing the word of truth.”
A mind nourished by Scripture becomes stable, discerning, and spiritually strong.
What we feed the mind eventually shapes the life
The thoughts we dwell on eventually influence our attitudes, decisions, and behavior.
That is why Scripture gives this instruction.
📖 Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
“Whatsoever things are true… honest… just… pure… lovely… of good report… think on these things.”
God calls believers to be intentional about what fills their thoughts. When truth fills the mind, it begins to reshape the heart and the life.
Guarding the mind is part of spiritual warfare
The battle for the Christian life often begins in the mind.
📖 Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities… against the rulers of the darkness of this world.”
Many spiritual struggles begin when wrong ideas and influences gain control of our thinking. But when the Word of God fills the mind, it becomes a powerful defense against deception.
The ultimate nourishment for the soul
Jesus Himself reminded us that the deepest nourishment for life is not physical food but the truth of God.
📖 Luke 4:4 (KJV)
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
The Word of God feeds the soul with what the world can never provide — truth, wisdom, and life.
Every day our minds are being fed by something — media, culture, conversations, or Scripture. Over time those influences shape who we become.
So the question is worth asking honestly:
👉 What are you feeding your mind?
📖 For those who have never trusted Christ
The greatest truth the Bible reveals is the gospel.
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV) declares that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. Salvation is not earned through religion or works. It is received when a person believes the finished work of Jesus Christ.
When someone trusts Christ, they receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life — and a new life begins, including a renewed mind shaped by the truth of God’s Word.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
Prophetic symbolism is very important in Scripture because God often communicates spiritual truth through symbols, images, and actions. The prophets did not only speak words; they saw, acted out, and interpreted symbolic messages that revealed what God was doing in the unseen realm.
Understanding symbolism helps believers discern what God may be revealing through dreams, visions, Scripture, and even prophetic acts.
First, Scripture itself shows that God frequently uses symbolic language.
Dani... moreProphetic symbolism is very important in Scripture because God often communicates spiritual truth through symbols, images, and actions. The prophets did not only speak words; they saw, acted out, and interpreted symbolic messages that revealed what God was doing in the unseen realm.
Understanding symbolism helps believers discern what God may be revealing through dreams, visions, Scripture, and even prophetic acts.
First, Scripture itself shows that God frequently uses symbolic language.
Daniel 2:22 says:
“He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.”
God reveals hidden things, and many times those revelations come through symbolic pictures rather than plain statements.
In the prophetic books of the Bible, symbols were a normal way God communicated.
For example, the prophet Ezekiel received many symbolic visions. In Ezekiel 37 he saw a valley of dry bones. The bones were not simply bones—they symbolized the spiritual condition of Israel, a nation that had become spiritually lifeless.
Ezekiel 37:3–5 :
“He asked me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’
I said, ‘Sovereign Lord, you alone know.’
Then he said to me, ‘Prophesy to these bones and say to them, “Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!”’”
The bones represented a people without hope, and God used the vision to reveal that He would restore them.
Another example comes from Jeremiah. God showed him an almond branch.
Jeremiah 1:11–12 :
“The word of the Lord came to me: ‘What do you see, Jeremiah?’
‘I see the branch of an almond tree,’ I replied.
The Lord said to me, ‘You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.’”
The almond tree symbolized watchfulness because in Hebrew the word for almond is related to the word watching.
This shows an important principle: symbols often point to deeper spiritual meaning.
Jesus Himself also used symbolic language constantly.
He called Himself:
“I am the vine.”
The vine symbolized source, connection, and life. The branches represented believers who receive life from Him.
Jesus also said:
“You are the light of the world.”
—Matthew 5:14
Light symbolized truth, righteousness, and revelation.
Even the book of Revelation is full of symbolic imagery. The apostle John saw lamps, beasts, stars, scrolls, and trumpets, all representing spiritual realities.
Revelation 1:20 actually explains one of the symbols:
The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
This is important because it shows that the Bible interprets symbols with Scripture itself.
For example:
Oil represents the Holy Spirit.
Zechariah 4:6 :
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.
Water often represents the Spirit or cleansing.
John 7:38–39 :
“Whoever believes in me… rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
By this he meant the Spirit.
Fire represents purification and the presence of God.
Hebrews 12:29 :
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Bread symbolizes spiritual nourishment.
John 6:35 :
“Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life.’”
Another important moment involving bread occurs when Jesus speaks to a Gentile woman who asks Him to deliver her daughter. At first Jesus responds with a statement that reveals a prophetic order in God’s plan.
Matthew 15:26
“He replied, ‘It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.’”
The phrase children’s bread carries deep meaning. In context, the “children” referred to the people of Israel, and the “bread” represented the blessings of the kingdom—healing, deliverance, and the ministry Jesus was bringing.
These examples show that God uses physical pictures to explain spiritual truth.
1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 says:
“Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good.”
Testing means we examine symbols through:
Scripture
The character of Christ
Wisdom from the Holy Spirit
The goal of prophetic symbolism is revelation that leads people closer to God. Throughout Scripture, when God reveals something symbolically, it is meant to uncover spiritual truth and draw His people into deeper understanding of His will.
Proverbs 25:2 says:
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
This means revelation often comes in layers. God may show a symbol first, and understanding grows as we seek Him in prayer and Scripture.
In biblical prophecy, symbolism is a language of revelation. God uses symbols to communicate truth that sometimes cannot be captured by ordinary words.
The key is to stay grounded in Scripture, humility, and discernment so that every interpretation honors Christ and aligns with the Word of God.
Father in heaven,
I lift up every person reading this right now. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray over their hearts, their minds, and their spirits.
Lord, I ask that You break every fear connected to the prophetic. Your Word says that You did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Any fear of hearing from You, fear of stepping out in obedience, or fear of what others may think, we bring it before You now.
Father, remove the fear of man from their hearts. Your Word says, “The fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe” (Proverbs 29:25). Let them care more about pleasing You than pleasing people. Give them boldness to follow Your voice with humility and reverence.
Lord, I also pray against every religious spirit that tries to shut down what You are doing. We reject pride, control, and traditions that resist the work of Your Spirit. Your Word says, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17). Let Your freedom fill their hearts.
Holy Spirit, purify motives. Remove performance, comparison, and striving. Teach them to walk in love, because Your Word says that prophecy must flow from love (1 Corinthians 13).
Father, I ask that You sharpen their spiritual sensitivity. As Your Word declares in Acts 2:17, “In the last days… your sons and daughters will prophesy… your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” Let dreams become clear. Let visions come from You. Let their spiritual eyes and ears be attentive to Your voice.
Guard them from deception and anchor them deeply in Scripture. Let every revelation be tested by Your Word and guided by Your Spirit.
Lord, raise up people who hear You, who know You, and who walk in humility and obedience. Let their lives point others to Jesus, the true Shepherd.
I bless them with courage, discernment, and peace. Let their hearts remain surrendered and their ears attentive to Your voice.
In the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
THE MOUNT OF OLIVES WILL SPLIT WHEN JESUS RETURNS:
The Bible is not vague about where Jesus returns.
Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives. Acts 1:9-12 tells us that plainly. As the disciples stood there watching Him go up, two angels spoke:
“This same Jesus… shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
He left from the Mount of Olives.
Scripture says He returns to the Mount of Olives.
Zechariah removes any ambiguity.
“And his feet shall stand in that day upon the m... moreTHE MOUNT OF OLIVES WILL SPLIT WHEN JESUS RETURNS:
The Bible is not vague about where Jesus returns.
Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives. Acts 1:9-12 tells us that plainly. As the disciples stood there watching Him go up, two angels spoke:
“This same Jesus… shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
He left from the Mount of Olives.
Scripture says He returns to the Mount of Olives.
Zechariah removes any ambiguity.
“And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east… and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west… and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.”
Zechariah 14:4
That is not symbolic language.
It describes physical contact.
His feet stand there.
The mountain splits.
A valley forms between the halves.
Half moves north.
Half moves south.
That is geography.
The Mount of Olives sits directly east of Jerusalem across the Kidron Valley. Running through that region is the Dead Sea Transform fault system, a massive tectonic boundary that cuts through Israel. Jerusalem sits in an active seismic zone and the region has a long recorded history of earthquakes.
Scripture also repeatedly connects earthquakes with moments of divine intervention.
When God descended on Sinai, the mountain shook.
When Christ died on the cross, the earth quaked.
When the end of the age arrives, Revelation describes the greatest earthquake in human history.
If the Creator of the earth physically returns to the world He made, a geological event is not exaggeration.
It is exactly what you would expect.
Revelation 19 shows Him returning in power.
Acts 1 ties the return to the place He departed.
Zechariah 14 tells us exactly where His feet land.
This is not 70 AD.
This is not metaphor.
This is not spiritualized language.
This is the bodily return of Jesus Christ to the exact mountain He left from.
History is moving toward a literal moment.
And when His feet touch that mountain,
the earth will respond.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
God’s Glory Through Redemption
From Rebellion to the Marriage of the Lamb
Genesis 22:16 (KJV)
“And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:”
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I. Lucifer’s Rebellion Did Not Defeat God
Lucifer’s rebellion did not overthrow God’s authority.
Instead, it became the stage upon which God would reveal His justice, holiness, mercy, and redemption.
What began as rebellion will ultimately end in God’s complete ... moreGod’s Glory Through Redemption
From Rebellion to the Marriage of the Lamb
Genesis 22:16 (KJV)
“And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:”
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I. Lucifer’s Rebellion Did Not Defeat God
Lucifer’s rebellion did not overthrow God’s authority.
Instead, it became the stage upon which God would reveal His justice, holiness, mercy, and redemption.
What began as rebellion will ultimately end in God’s complete victory.
The fall of the adversary introduced conflict into creation, but it did not alter the sovereignty of God.
Instead, it set the stage for the greatest revelation of God’s glory.
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II. The Fall of Man
Humanity’s fall occurred in the Garden.
Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and sin entered the world.
Through this act:
• sin entered creation
• death entered the human race
• mankind became separated from God
Yet even in judgment, God immediately revealed the first promise of redemption.
Genesis 3:15
“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
This is the first announcement of the coming Messiah.
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III. The Promise Passed Through the Patriarchs
From the beginning, the promise moved through a specific line.
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Israel
The Messiah
Through the patriarchs God progressively revealed His redemptive plan.
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IV. The Covenant With Abraham
God established a covenant with Abraham that revealed the nature of salvation.
Genesis 15:12 describes Abraham falling into a deep sleep.
While Abraham slept, God alone passed between the divided sacrifices.
Genesis 15:17
“A smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.”
This meant the covenant depended entirely on God.
Hebrews 6:13
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.”
Salvation would ultimately follow the same principle.
It would depend entirely on God’s work, not human effort.
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V. The Pattern of Sleep, Covenant, and the Bride
A prophetic pattern appears repeatedly in Scripture.
Adam sleeps → Eve is formed.
Abraham sleeps → the covenant is established.
Christ dies → the Bride is redeemed.
The pattern reveals that the Bride comes forth through sacrifice.
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VI. The Gift of Salvation
Salvation cannot be earned.
It is a gift given through the work of the Messiah.
Ephesians 2:8–9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith… it is the gift of God.”
No one can achieve righteousness.
The Messiah paid the price.
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VII. The God of Jacob — The Pattern of the Bride
Jacob’s life contains prophetic imagery.
Genesis 29:20
“Jacob served seven years for Rachel…”
Yet through deception he first received Leah, and afterward Rachel.
Jacob ultimately received two brides.
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VIII. The Mystery of Two Brides
Jacob’s two brides reveal a prophetic mystery.
Leah represents the Gentiles.
Rachel represents Israel.
God’s redemptive plan includes both.
Zechariah 2:8
“He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”
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IX. The Seven-Year Pattern
Jacob’s seven years of labor foreshadow the final seven-year period described in prophecy.
Daniel 9:27
“He shall confirm the covenant with many for one week.”
In prophetic interpretation, this “week” represents seven years.
This period is commonly called the Tribulation.
During this time:
• the world enters judgment
• Israel is refined
• God completes His prophetic plan
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X. The Bride Preparing Herself
Revelation 19:7
“For the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”
The Bride prepares through:
• faith
• holiness
• watchfulness
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XI. The Galilean Wedding Pattern
First-century Jewish marriage customs reflect the prophetic relationship between the Messiah and His Bride.
Betrothal — covenant established
Preparation — the groom prepares a place in the father’s house
Return — the groom comes suddenly
Marriage — celebration follows
John 14:2–3
“I go to prepare a place for you… I will come again.”
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XII. The Four Sons of Genesis
Adam — humanity falls.
Isaac — the promised son and substitutionary sacrifice.
Jacob — the bridegroom who labors for his bride.
Joseph — rejected, exalted among the Gentiles, and united with a Gentile bride.
Joseph’s story reveals a remarkable prophetic pattern:
1. Joseph is rejected by his brothers.
2. Joseph rises to power among the Gentiles.
3. Joseph takes a Gentile bride.
4. Later his brothers recognize him.
Prophetic parallel:
Joseph → Christ
Brothers → Israel
Gentile bride → the Church
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XIII. The Four Brides of Genesis
Eve — bride formed from Adam’s side.
Rebekah — bride called by the servant.
Leah and Rachel — two brides united to one husband.
Asenath — Gentile bride before Joseph’s brothers recognize him.
Together they reveal the progressive unfolding of God’s redemptive plan.
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XIV. The Four Gardens of Redemption
Eden — sin enters the world.
Gethsemane — Christ accepts the cup.
The Garden Tomb — death is defeated.
The New Jerusalem — creation is restored.
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XV. The Four Mountains of Redemption
Eden — creation and fellowship with God.
Sinai — the Law reveals sin.
Calvary — redemption through sacrifice.
Zion — the Kingdom of God established.
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XVI. The Final Fulfillment
All these patterns converge at the same moment.
Revelation 19:7
“For the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”
Genesis begins with a wedding.
Revelation ends with a wedding.
The entire story of Scripture moves toward the Marriage of the Lamb.
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XVII. The Call to Watch
Jesus warned every generation:
Mark 13:37
“And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.”
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The Seven Stages of Redemption
The Full Pattern of God’s Glory
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I. Creation
God creates a perfect world.
Humanity is made in the image of God and placed in the Garden.
Man walks in fellowship with God.
Genesis 1–2
Creation reveals God’s power and wisdom.
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II. The Fall
Sin enters the world through Adam.
Humanity becomes separated from God.
Death enters creation.
Genesis 3
But even here God reveals the first promise of redemption.
Genesis 3:15
“It shall bruise thy head…”
The Messiah is promised.
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III. The Covenant
God begins establishing covenants to carry the promise forward.
The most significant early covenant appears with Abraham.
Genesis 15
Abraham falls into a deep sleep while God alone passes through the sacrifice.
Hebrews 6:13
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.”
This reveals that redemption ultimately depends on God alone.
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IV. The Nation
Through Abraham’s descendants God forms Israel.
Israel becomes the nation through which:
• the Law is given
• the prophets speak
• the Messiah will come
Exodus 19
Israel becomes the custodian of God’s revelation.
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V. The Messiah
The promised Seed arrives.
The Messiah fulfills the Law and offers Himself as the sacrifice for sin.
Through His death and resurrection redemption is accomplished.
Isaiah 53
John 1:29
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
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VI. The Bride
After the Messiah’s work, a Bride is gathered.
This Bride includes people from every nation.
This stage reflects the patterns we have seen:
The Bride called like Rebekah
The Bride prepared like Rachel
The Bride gathered like Asenath
Revelation 19:7
“The marriage of the Lamb is come.”
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VII. The Kingdom
The final stage is restoration.
God’s kingdom is established.
Creation is restored.
Revelation 21–22
The Bible ends where it began:
with God dwelling with humanity.
Genesis begins with a wedding.
Revelation ends with a wedding.
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Why This Pattern Matters
This seven-stage structure reveals something profound.
Lucifer’s rebellion and man’s sin did not derail God’s plan.
Instead, redemption reveals God’s glory more fully than an unfallen world ever could have.
Through redemption God reveals:
• justice
• mercy
• holiness
• grace
• love
• sovereignty
The cross becomes the greatest revelation of God’s character.
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The Final Call
Jesus warned every generation:
Mark 13:37
“And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.”
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The Tree Pattern of Redemption
From the Beginning to the Restoration
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I. The Tree in the Garden
In the beginning, God placed two trees in the Garden.
Genesis 2:9
“The tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”
Humanity fell through disobedience connected to a tree.
Genesis 3:6
“She took of the fruit thereof, and did eat…”
Through this act:
• sin entered the world
• death entered humanity
• access to the Tree of Life was lost
Genesis 3:24
“So he drove out the man… lest he take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever.”
Humanity was now separated from eternal life.
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II. The Tree of the Cross
Redemption also came through a tree.
The Messiah was crucified on a wooden cross.
Scripture often refers to the cross as a tree.
Acts 5:30
“Whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.”
Galatians 3:13
“Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.”
Where the first tree brought death, the second tree brought redemption.
The Cross reverses the curse introduced in Eden.
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III. The Tree of Life Restored
At the end of Scripture, the Tree of Life appears again.
Revelation 22:2
“In the midst of the street of it… was there the tree of life…”
What was lost in Eden is restored in the New Creation.
Humanity once again has access to eternal life.
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The Full Pattern
The Bible begins with a tree.
The center of redemption occurs on a tree.
The Bible ends with a tree.
Eden → Calvary → New Jerusalem
Creation → Redemption → Restoration
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Why This Matters
The fall began at a tree.
Redemption happened on a tree.
Eternal life is restored through a tree.
What was lost in the beginning is fully restored in the end.
This reveals the completeness of God’s plan.
Nothing is accidental.
The entire story of Scripture moves toward restoration.
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The Three Gardens of Redemption
I. Eden — The Beginning of the Fall
• Humanity placed in the Garden.
• Sin enters through disobedience (Genesis 3).
• Access to the Tree of Life is lost.
II. Gethsemane — The Garden of Submission
• Jesus prays, “Father, not my will, but thine be done” (Luke 22:42).
• Christ embraces the path of redemption despite the cost.
• Prefigures the Cross; the obedient Son reverses the curse.
III. The Garden Tomb — The Garden of Victory
• Jesus is buried in a garden tomb (John 19:41).
• Death is defeated; redemption is secured.
• Prefigures the New Jerusalem, where access to the Tree of Life is restored (Revelation 22:2).
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Hebrews 6:13 (KJV)
13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
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Mark 13:37 (KJV)
37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
The Gospel and the Prophetic Pattern
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Hebrews 6:13
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.”
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I. The First Promise of the Gospel
The Seed of the Woman
The Gospel begins in the Garden.
After the fall of man, God declared the first prophecy of redemption.
Genesis 3:15
“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt br... moreThe Gospel and the Prophetic Pattern
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Hebrews 6:13
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.”
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I. The First Promise of the Gospel
The Seed of the Woman
The Gospel begins in the Garden.
After the fall of man, God declared the first prophecy of redemption.
Genesis 3:15
“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
The serpent would wound the Messiah, but the Messiah would ultimately crush the serpent’s head.
From that moment, the promise moved through the line of:
Abraham → Isaac → Jacob → Israel → the Messiah
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II. The Covenant of Abraham
God Walks Between the Pieces
In the ancient world, covenants were sealed by dividing animals and walking between the pieces.
But when God made His covenant with Abraham, something extraordinary happened.
Genesis 15:12
“And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.”
Abram did not walk between the pieces. God put him into a deep sleep, then passed through the sacrifice alone.
Genesis 15:17
“And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.”
Significance:
• The covenant depended entirely on God
• Not on Abraham, human effort, or human righteousness
• God alone guaranteed the promise
Hebrews 6:13
“For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself.”
There was no authority greater than God. The covenant was sealed by His own nature and character, ensuring the promise stands forever.
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III. The Pattern of Sleep, Covenant, and the Bride
A recurring pattern appears in Scripture: a man is placed into a deep sleep, and a bride or covenant emerges.
Adam and the First Bride
Genesis 2:21–22 – Adam sleeps; Eve is formed from his side.
• Pattern: Sleep → Sacrifice → Bride
Abraham and the Covenant
While Abraham slept, God passed through the sacrifices alone, guaranteeing the covenant.
Christ and the Redeemed Bride
John 19:34 – Christ dies; His side is pierced, bringing forth the Bride.
• Across Scripture:
• Adam sleeps → bride formed
• Abraham sleeps → covenant established
• Christ dies → Bride redeemed
From the beginning, Scripture pointed forward to the Messiah and His Bride.
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IV. The Gift of Salvation
Salvation, like Abraham’s covenant, depends entirely on God’s work, not human effort.
Ephesians 2:8–9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Truths of the Gospel:
• No one can earn the Kingdom of Heaven
• No one can achieve righteousness
• No one can be good enough
Someone else paid the price—the Messiah. Salvation is a gift to be received.
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V. The God of Jacob
Prophetic Patterns in His Life
God placed prophetic patterns in the lives of the patriarchs. Jacob’s story reveals a hidden picture of the Bride.
Genesis 29:20
“And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.”
Through deception, he first received Leah and afterward Rachel—ultimately receiving two brides.
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VI. The Prophetic Pattern of Two Brides
Jacob’s two brides reveal a prophetic mystery:
• Leah — the Gentiles
• Rachel — Israel
Zechariah 2:8
“He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”
God’s redemption plan includes both the Gentile and Jewish Bride.
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VII. The Seven-Year Pattern
Jacob’s seven years of labor foreshadow the final seven-year period described in prophecy.
Daniel 9:27
“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week…”
During this time:
• The world enters judgment
• Israel is refined
• God completes His prophetic plan
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VIII. The Bride Preparing Herself
Revelation 19:7
“For the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”
The Bride prepares through:
• Faith
• Holiness
• Watchfulness
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IX. The Galilean Wedding Pattern
Betrothal: A covenant is established between bride and groom.
The Groom Prepares a Place:
John 14:2–3 – The bridegroom leaves to prepare a dwelling in his father’s house.
The Father Determines the Time:
• The groom does not decide when to return; the father determines the moment.
• The bride must remain ready, often at night.
Jewish wedding celebrations lasted seven days, reflecting the prophetic seven-year pattern before the final marriage is revealed.
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X. The Four Sons of Genesis — Prophetic Outline
1. Adam — The First Son
• Created, falls into sin
• Represents humanity’s need for redemption; foreshadows Christ as the Second Adam
2. Isaac — The Miracle Child
• Born by promise, offered on the altar
• Foreshadows Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice; redemption is a gift, not earned
3. Jacob — The Laboring Bridegroom
• Works seven years for Rachel, receives Leah first, then Rachel
• Reflects the preparation of the Bride and the union of Gentiles and Israel; shadows the Tribulation period
4. Joseph — The Exalted Son
• Rejected, rises to power, marries Asenath (Gentile bride)
• Represents Christ rejected by Israel, gathering the Gentile Church, and reigning triumphantly; suffering → exaltation → Gentile Bride → reconciliation with Israel
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XI. The Four Brides of Genesis — Prophetic Outline
1. Eve — The Bride From the Side
• Adam sleeps; Eve is formed
• Picture of the Bride born through sacrifice
2. Rebekah — The Called Bride
• Chosen by Abraham’s servant to marry Isaac
• Represents the Church responding to the Gospel call
3. Leah and Rachel — The Two Brides
• Jacob receives both; order foreshadows Gentiles first, Israel later
• Symbolizes the covenantal unity of Gentiles and Israel
4. Asenath — The Gentile Bride
• Joseph marries before his brothers recognize him
• Prefigures the Church gathered before Israel recognizes Christ
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XII. The Full Prophetic Flow
Summary of the Pattern:
1. Adam / Eve → Redemption through sacrifice
2. Isaac / Rebekah → Called Bride responds in faith
3. Jacob / Leah & Rachel → Preparation and union of Gentiles and Israel
4. Joseph / Asenath → Final fulfillment, Gentile Bride, restoration with Israel
Flow of Scripture:
Fall → Promise → Preparation → Fulfillment → Final Marriage of the Lamb
Revelation 19:7
“For the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”
Genesis begins with a wedding. Revelation ends with a wedding. Scripture moves inexorably toward the Marriage of the Lamb.
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XIII. The Call to Watch
Jesus warned every generation:
Mark 13:37
“And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.”
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
GENESIS 1:7 (THE FIRMAMENT)
“And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.”
Genesis 1:7
Genesis is not describing random creation.
It is describing God bringing order to chaos.
Back in Genesis 1:2 the earth is described as “without form and void.” The Hebrew phrase is tohu va-bohu.
Formless. Unstructured. Unordered.
Beginning in verse 3 God starts structuring reality.
Light is separated fro... moreGENESIS 1:7 (THE FIRMAMENT)
“And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.”
Genesis 1:7
Genesis is not describing random creation.
It is describing God bringing order to chaos.
Back in Genesis 1:2 the earth is described as “without form and void.” The Hebrew phrase is tohu va-bohu.
Formless. Unstructured. Unordered.
Beginning in verse 3 God starts structuring reality.
Light is separated from darkness.
Day is separated from night.
Now in Genesis 1:7 God separates waters from waters.
The key word in this verse is firmament.
The Hebrew word is רָקִיעַ (raqia).
It comes from the root רָקַע (raqa) which means to spread out, stretch out, or beat out like metal.
Ancient craftsmen would hammer metal until it spread into a wide sheet. That same idea is behind the word. Something stretched out overhead.
Many modern translations render it expanse.
Genesis is telling us that God created a vast expanse between two bodies of water.
Waters below the firmament.
Waters above the firmament.
The waters below are easy to identify. Oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers. The surface waters of the earth.
The waters above have been discussed for centuries. Some see this as the atmosphere and cloud systems. Others believe there may have been a vapor canopy surrounding the early earth before the Flood.
But the main point of the verse is not speculation about a canopy.
The point is division and structure.
Genesis repeatedly shows God separating realms.
Light from darkness.
Day from night.
Waters above from waters below.
Soon land from sea.
God is building the architecture of the world.
Creation is being organized step by step.
And the verse ends with a simple but powerful statement.
“And it was so.”
God speaks.
Reality obeys.
No struggle. No rival gods. No cosmic battle.
The God of Scripture simply commands creation into order.
And that order includes the physical laws that govern the universe.
God is not separate from physics. He created it.
The laws that govern matter, energy, gravity, and light are part of the structure God built into creation itself.
Physics is simply the study of how God’s ordered universe operates.
One of the remarkable discoveries of modern astrophysics is that space is not truly empty.
Much of the universe exists in a state called plasma, a form of matter made of electrically charged particles.
Stars are plasma.
Solar wind is plasma.
Nebulae are plasma.
Scientists estimate that more than 99 percent of the visible universe exists in this state.
Because plasma is electrically active, it forms currents, filaments, and massive cosmic structures governed by electromagnetic forces.
These forces shape stars, solar flares, nebulae, and even the massive filaments connecting galaxies.
When physicists model plasma mathematically, it often behaves like a flowing medium.
In other words, large regions of the heavens behave less like empty nothing and more like a vast dynamic system governed by physical laws.
Genesis is not giving us physics equations.
But it is declaring something even more foundational.
The universe is structured, divided into realms, and governed by order because it was created by an intelligent God.
Light separates from darkness.
Waters separate from waters.
Heaven separates from earth.
And the laws that govern those realms operate consistently because the Creator is consistent.
In the very next verse we learn something else important.
“And God called the firmament Heaven.”
Genesis 1:8
The Hebrew word is שָׁמַיִם (shamayim).
In Scripture heaven can refer to three realms.
The atmospheric heaven where birds fly.
The stellar heaven where the sun, moon, and stars exist.
And the third heaven, the dwelling place of God.
In Genesis 1 the firmament refers to the sky and the expanse above the earth.
Later in Genesis 1:20 birds are described as flying in the open firmament of heaven, confirming that this expanse includes the sky.
Genesis 1 shows the world moving from formless chaos to structured order under the command of God.
Day 1
Light is created and separated.
Day 2
The sky is formed and waters are divided.
Day 3
Land appears and vegetation grows.
Step by step the universe takes shape.
Creation is not random.
It is spoken, ordered, and governed by God Himself.
And every step ends the same way.
“And it was so.”
There is another fascinating passage that hints at the structured nature of creation.
In Job 38:16, God asks Job a question:
“Have you entered into the springs of the sea? Or have you walked in the search of the depth?”
Later in Job 38:25, God asks another question:
“Who has divided a channel for the overflowing water, or a path for the lightning of thunder?”
Lightning follows paths through charged plasma channels in the atmosphere.
Modern physics shows that electrical currents in plasma often travel along filamentary pathways, forming branching structures that guide the flow of energy.
The Bible describes God establishing paths for waters and lightning long before modern science understood how these processes work.
Again, Scripture is not trying to teach physics.
But it repeatedly describes a universe that is structured, governed, and ordered by God.
The deeper we study creation, the more we discover that the universe is not chaotic.
It is mathematical, structured, and lawful.
Because it was spoken into existence by the One who holds it all together.
“And it was so.”
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BEREAN:
(Acts 17:10–12)
One of the most important groups of believers in the New Testament only gets a few verses of attention. But those verses reveal something every Christian should pay attention to.
The Bereans.
Acts 17:11 says something remarkable about them:
“Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
Think about what is happeni... moreWHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BEREAN:
(Acts 17:10–12)
One of the most important groups of believers in the New Testament only gets a few verses of attention. But those verses reveal something every Christian should pay attention to.
The Bereans.
Acts 17:11 says something remarkable about them:
“Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
Think about what is happening in this moment.
The Apostle Paul himself is preaching to them. The man who wrote much of the New Testament. The man who saw the risen Christ.
And the Bereans did not just accept everything he said.
They listened carefully.
Then they opened their Bibles and checked him.
Every. Single. Day.
That is what made them noble.
Not blind loyalty. Not emotional excitement. Not following a personality.
They tested the message against the Scriptures.
And this is where modern Christianity often goes wrong.
Today people believe something because a pastor said it.
Because a denomination teaches it.
Because a viral video explained it.
Because someone confident on TikTok sounded convincing.
The Bereans would not have accepted any of that.
They would have opened the Scriptures and said:
“Let’s see if this is actually true.”
They were open-minded enough to listen, but wise enough to verify.
They were not cynical.
But they were not naïve either.
They loved truth more than personalities.
They searched the Scriptures daily.
Not occasionally.
Not once a week.
Daily.
Because the Word of God is the final authority.
Psalm 119:105 says,
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
If believers today spent half as much time searching Scripture as they do arguing online, the church would look very different.
The Bereans also understood something many forget.
Titles do not make someone right.
Paul and Silas were not evaluated based on their reputation.
They were evaluated based on Scripture.
And because of that, Acts tells us many of them believed.
Truth confirmed their faith.
In a world full of spiritual confusion, false teachers, and endless opinions, the Berean mindset is more important than ever.
Listen carefully.
Test everything.
Search the Scriptures daily.
And let the Word of God..not personalities, not trends, not social media, be the final authority.
That is what it means to be a Berean.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
The Sacred Geography of the Third Temple
The Undisputed Ground
For centuries, one question has continued to surface in discussions about biblical prophecy, Jewish history, and the future of Jerusalem: Where could a Third Temple possibly stand?
Despite numerous theories and modern speculation, history, Jewish tradition, and biblical testimony consistently point to a single location—the plateau in Jerusalem known as the Temple Mount.
This elevated platform has held profound spiritual significa... moreThe Sacred Geography of the Third Temple
The Undisputed Ground
For centuries, one question has continued to surface in discussions about biblical prophecy, Jewish history, and the future of Jerusalem: Where could a Third Temple possibly stand?
Despite numerous theories and modern speculation, history, Jewish tradition, and biblical testimony consistently point to a single location—the plateau in Jerusalem known as the Temple Mount.
This elevated platform has held profound spiritual significance for over three thousand years. It is the place where Israel’s two historical temples stood, the location where the presence of God was believed to dwell among His people, and the only site that Orthodox Judaism recognizes as legitimate for the construction of a future temple.
This location carries several names, each reflecting a layer of its sacred identity. In the Hebrew Scriptures it is called Mount Moriah, the mountain where Abraham prepared to offer Isaac before God intervened. In Jewish tradition it is known as Har HaBayit, meaning “The Mountain of the House,” referring to the House of God that once stood there. In the broader historical record, it is simply called the Temple Mount.
Though empires have risen and fallen around it, the mountain has remained the focal point of Jewish hope and biblical expectation.
The remarkable reality is that, according to Jewish law and tradition, the location of the Temple is not flexible. If a Third Temple is ever built, it must stand exactly where the former temples once stood.
No other site is considered valid.
The Necessity of Continuity
The insistence on the Temple Mount as the only legitimate location is not merely a matter of historical preference. It is rooted in deeply held religious law and theological continuity.
Within Jewish legal tradition, known as Halakha, the Temple must stand on the same sacred ground where God first chose to place His name. This principle establishes a direct connection between the First Temple built by Solomon, the Second Temple expanded by Herod, and any future temple yet to come.
This continuity rests on three major pillars: biblical testimony, historical expectation, and prophetic scripture.
First is the biblical significance of Mount Moriah itself. According to the book of Genesis, this was the mountain where Abraham demonstrated absolute faith by preparing to offer Isaac to God. That event marked the place as sacred long before the temple era began.
Centuries later, the site became the location of Solomon’s Temple, described in Scripture as a magnificent structure filled with gold and designed as the earthly dwelling place of God’s presence among Israel. The temple stood for nearly four centuries before being destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC.
After the Jewish exile, a second temple was constructed on the same ground. This structure, later greatly expanded under Herod the Great, stood until the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
Even after its destruction, Jewish expectation never abandoned the site.
Second is the modern Jewish anticipation of a future temple. In contemporary Israel, several organizations and scholars actively study the possibility of rebuilding the Temple. Institutions such as the Temple Institute have devoted decades to reconstructing the vessels, garments, and ritual practices required for temple service.
For these groups, the Temple Mount is not merely a historical location. It is viewed as a future center of worship waiting to be restored.
Third is the testimony of Scripture itself. The Bible never introduces a new location for a future temple. Instead, the prophetic writings consistently assume the original site. The visions of the prophet Daniel, the teachings of Jesus regarding the “holy place,” the references by the Apostle Paul to the “Temple of God,” and the visions recorded by the Apostle John all point back to the sacred geography of Jerusalem.
In the biblical narrative, the mountain chosen by God remains central to the unfolding of prophetic events.
The Archaeological Mystery
Although there is overwhelming agreement that the Third Temple must be built on the Temple Mount, a secondary question has generated debate among archaeologists and historians.
Where exactly on the Mount did the ancient temples stand?
The traditional belief, held by most Jewish authorities and supported by long-standing tradition, is that the temples occupied the exact location where the Dome of the Rock now stands.
This golden-domed shrine, built in the 7th century, sits roughly at the center of the Temple Mount platform and covers the exposed bedrock known as the Foundation Stone. Many scholars believe this rock formed the central point of the Holy of Holies—the innermost chamber of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant once stood.
However, some alternative archaeological theories propose slightly different placements on the northern or southern areas of the Mount. These ideas suggest that the temple complex may have occupied a different section of the platform, potentially allowing for multiple religious structures to coexist.
While such theories generate academic interest, they are largely rejected within Orthodox Judaism. For many religious authorities, the temple cannot simply be reconstructed somewhere else on the plateau. It must stand precisely where the Holy of Holies once stood.
Anything less would be considered a replica rather than a restoration.
The Contemporary Complication
The central challenge to rebuilding a temple is not architectural but geopolitical.
Today, the Temple Mount is home to two of the most significant Islamic structures in the world: the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
For Muslims, this area is the third holiest site in Islam. For Jews, it is the holiest place on earth. For Christians, it is deeply tied to biblical prophecy and the life of Jesus.
Because of these overlapping claims, the Temple Mount has become one of the most sensitive religious locations on the planet. Even minor changes to access or administration of the site can trigger international tensions.
Despite these challenges, preparations for a potential temple continue quietly but steadily.
Sacred vessels described in the Torah have been recreated. Priestly garments have been woven according to ancient instructions. Scholars have studied the precise rituals required for sacrificial offerings. One of the most widely discussed preparations is the search for a perfectly qualified red heifer, an animal required for purification rituals described in the book of Numbers.
All of these preparations operate under a single assumption: if the Temple is rebuilt, it will be rebuilt on the Temple Mount.
To build anywhere else would sever the historical and theological thread that has remained unbroken for millennia.
The Prophetic Measure
One of the most intriguing prophetic moments connected to the future temple appears in the book of Revelation.
In this vision, the apostle John is given a measuring rod and instructed to measure the Temple of God and the altar.
This scene appears in Book of Revelation chapter 11 and carries deep symbolic meaning.
In biblical times, measuring land or structures often signified ownership, authority, and divine intention. By measuring the temple, God symbolically marks the site as belonging to Him and designates it for a future purpose.
This act suggests that even if the location is contested in the present world, it remains part of God’s prophetic plan.
Interestingly, modern temple preparation groups have conducted their own form of measuring. Architectural plans, computer models, and structural studies have been created to determine how a temple could fit on the Mount while complying with both ancient instructions and modern realities.
The symbolic act seen in Scripture is mirrored by practical planning in the present day.
The Outer Court Paradox
The prophecy in Revelation contains another striking detail.
John is instructed to measure the temple and the altar, but he is told not to measure the outer court because it has been given to the Gentiles.
This detail introduces a fascinating possibility.
It suggests that during a certain prophetic period, part of the temple complex exists under Jewish control while surrounding areas remain under the authority of other nations.
Many scholars have noted that this description closely resembles the current geopolitical situation in Jerusalem, where different religious communities maintain influence over different sections of the Temple Mount.
While traditional Jewish authorities generally reject the idea of a shared sacred space, the prophecy itself appears to describe a time when the inner sanctuary and outer areas are treated differently.
In other words, the prophetic text seems to anticipate a divided or contested environment.
The Holy Place and the Daily Sacrifice
The Hebrew prophet Daniel recorded a prophecy about a future event in which the daily sacrifice would be stopped.
Centuries later, Jesus referenced this prophecy in His teaching about the end times recorded in Gospel of Matthew chapter 24.
Both passages refer to an event occurring in the “holy place.”
For a sacrifice to be stopped, it must first exist.
This means that at some point in the future, a functioning sacrificial system must be established again.
Remarkably, this is not merely theoretical today. In Israel, educational programs have been created to train individuals descended from priestly families—known as Kohanim—in the ancient rituals required for temple service.
More than sixty sacred items described in the Old Testament have already been recreated. Among them are the golden menorah, the table of showbread, and various instruments required for ceremonial offerings.
These preparations are designed so that if the temple were ever constructed, the priesthood could begin service immediately.
Ezekiel’s Grand Blueprint
While the measurement described in Revelation is brief, the prophet Ezekiel recorded one of the most detailed architectural visions found anywhere in Scripture.
Chapters 40 through 48 of the Book of Ezekiel describe a vast temple complex far larger than the previous temples of Israel.
This future sanctuary includes extensive courtyards, elaborate chambers, and a remarkable feature: a river flowing from beneath the temple that brings life to the surrounding land and ultimately heals the waters of the Dead Sea.
Because of the immense scale described in this vision, some scholars believe the geography of Jerusalem itself may undergo transformation in the future.
Biblical prophecy elsewhere describes dramatic geological changes surrounding the city. Such events could potentially alter the landscape enough to accommodate the grand structure Ezekiel describes.
Whether symbolic or literal, the vision emphasizes that the temple remains central to God’s prophetic program.
The Unbroken Thread of History
The story of the temple is ultimately a story of continuity.
From Abraham on Mount Moriah, to Solomon’s golden sanctuary, to the Second Temple of the Jewish people, the same sacred ground has served as the focal point of worship and prophecy.
Even after centuries of destruction, exile, and political conflict, the mountain remains central to the hopes of millions.
For those who study biblical prophecy, the Temple Mount stands as a reminder that the past, present, and future are deeply intertwined in the biblical narrative.
If a Third Temple is ever built, it will not appear in a random location. It will rise on the same ground where the presence of God once dwelt among His people.
The thread that began three thousand years ago has never been severed.
And according to Scripture, it has not yet reached its final chapter.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
The Bible gives a beautiful and powerful description of the New Jerusalem, the holy city that God has prepared for His people. In Revelation 21–22, the Apostle John saw a vision of this glorious city coming down from heaven, shining with the glory of God. The city is described as being incredibly large—about 1500 miles in length, width, and height—showing the greatness of God’s kingdom.
The city has twelve gates made of pearl, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve foundations tha... moreThe Bible gives a beautiful and powerful description of the New Jerusalem, the holy city that God has prepared for His people. In Revelation 21–22, the Apostle John saw a vision of this glorious city coming down from heaven, shining with the glory of God. The city is described as being incredibly large—about 1500 miles in length, width, and height—showing the greatness of God’s kingdom.
The city has twelve gates made of pearl, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve foundations that bear the names of the twelve apostles. Its streets are made of pure gold, clear like glass. From the throne of God and the Lamb flows the River of the Water of Life, bringing eternal life and joy to all who live there.
On both sides of the river grows the Tree of Life, which produces twelve kinds of fruit and whose leaves bring healing. In this holy city, there will be no more sorrow, pain, or death, and there will be no need for the sun or moon, because the glory of God will shine forever.
The New Jerusalem is the eternal home prepared for those who follow Christ—a place of peace, glory, and everlasting life with God.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
REMINDER ~This is not POLITICAL commentary — this is biblical prophecy.~
🔥 IRAN (PERSIA) IN BIBLE PROPHECY — WHEN NATIONS BEGIN TO RISE
The world is becoming more unstable.
Wars, alliances, and rising tensions are everywhere.
But the Bible already spoke about these things thousands of years ago.
This is not political commentary — this is biblical prophecy.
As believers, we are not called to panic…
We are called to understand God's Word rightly.
📖 “Study to shew thyself approved unto Go... more
REMINDER ~This is not POLITICAL commentary — this is biblical prophecy.~
🔥 IRAN (PERSIA) IN BIBLE PROPHECY — WHEN NATIONS BEGIN TO RISE
The world is becoming more unstable.
Wars, alliances, and rising tensions are everywhere.
But the Bible already spoke about these things thousands of years ago.
This is not political commentary — this is biblical prophecy.
As believers, we are not called to panic…
We are called to understand God's Word rightly.
📖 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God… rightly dividing the word of truth.”
— 2 Timothy 2:15
We are currently living in the Dispensation of Grace.
📖 “If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward.”
— Ephesians 3:2
Israel’s prophetic timeline is temporarily paused until the Church is taken away.
📖 “Blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.”
— Romans 11:25
When the Rapture occurs, prophecy concerning Israel will resume — including the events described in Ezekiel 38–39.
📜 1️⃣ P — PERSIA FORETOLD IN PROPHECY
Iran was historically known as Persia, and it is clearly named in the Bible as part of a future alliance against Israel.
📖 “Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them…”
— Ezekiel 38:5
This prophecy describes nations gathering together to attack Israel.
📖 “Thou shalt come up against my people of Israel…”
— Ezekiel 38:16
Their motive will be greed, power, and conquest.
📖 “To take a spoil, and to take a prey.”
— Ezekiel 38:12
But this conflict is not about politics — it is part of God’s prophetic plan for Israel.
🌍 2️⃣ R — RUMORS AND RISING TURMOIL
Jesus warned that the last days would be marked by increasing instability.
📖 “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars…”
— Matthew 24:6
The world will experience confusion and fear.
📖 “Men’s hearts failing them for fear…”
— Luke 21:26
Lawlessness and moral corruption will also increase.
📖 “Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”
— Matthew 24:12
These signs remind us that the world is moving closer to prophetic fulfillment.
⚔️ 3️⃣ A — ATTACK AGAINST ISRAEL ANTICIPATED
The Bible clearly describes a future invasion against Israel led by Gog and a confederation of nations.
📖 “Son of man, set thy face against Gog…”
— Ezekiel 38:2
These nations will boldly plan an attack.
📖 “I will go up to the land of unwalled villages.”
— Ezekiel 38:11
But the true target is Israel, not the Church.
This event belongs to Israel’s prophetic program, not the Body of Christ.
🔥 4️⃣ N — NATIONS GATHER, BUT GOD INTERVENES
When the armies gather, the battle will not be decided by human power.
God Himself will intervene.
📖 “Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel.”
— Ezekiel 38:19
Judgment will fall upon the invading armies.
📖 “I will rain upon him… fire and brimstone.”
— Ezekiel 38:22
The result will be clear for all nations to see.
📖 “Thus will I magnify myself… and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
— Ezekiel 38:23
Israel will recognize the hand of God.
📖 “So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God.”
— Ezekiel 39:22
✝️ A CRUCIAL DISTINCTION
The Church has a different promise.
📖 “For God hath not appointed us to wrath.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:9
Our citizenship is heavenly.
📖 “For our conversation is in heaven.”
— Philippians 3:20
But Israel has earthly covenant promises.
📖 “I will give unto thee… all the land of Canaan.”
— Genesis 17:8
Understanding this difference helps us rightly divide the Word of God.
📣 THE REAL QUESTION
The most important question is not about nations…
It is about your salvation.
Have you trusted in Jesus Christ?
📖 *“Christ died for our sins… was buried, and rose again the third day.”
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
🔥 THE NAME ABOVE THE AGES
The Salvation Plan Hidden in the Name of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Credit: Christopher’s Watch
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⚓ Anchor Scripture
Psalm 138:2
“For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.”
God magnified His Word above His Name…
Yet He revealed His plan through His Name.
Not one name.
Three names.
The God of:
• Abraham
• Isaac
• Jacob
Inside those three lives, God revealed a prophetic structure of redemption and history long before the last 2,000 year... more🔥 THE NAME ABOVE THE AGES
The Salvation Plan Hidden in the Name of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Credit: Christopher’s Watch
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⚓ Anchor Scripture
Psalm 138:2
“For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.”
God magnified His Word above His Name…
Yet He revealed His plan through His Name.
Not one name.
Three names.
The God of:
• Abraham
• Isaac
• Jacob
Inside those three lives, God revealed a prophetic structure of redemption and history long before the last 2,000 years unfolded.
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👑 God Did Not Hide the Plan in One Name
When God spoke to Moses He said:
Exodus 3:6
“I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.”
God could have simply said, “I am God.”
Instead, He tied His identity to three witnesses.
Because Scripture establishes truth this way:
Deuteronomy 19:15
“At the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.”
So God gave us three patriarchs as witnesses to His redemption plan.
Three lives.
Three testimonies.
One story.
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✨ Abraham — The Father of Faith
Abraham represents the promise.
Through Abraham we see the first prophetic picture of redemption.
Genesis 22:2
A father offers his son.
But God provides a substitute sacrifice.
A ram caught in the thicket.
Long before the cross, God was already showing how salvation would come.
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🕊 Isaac — The Promised Son
Isaac represents the beloved son.
His life contains remarkable parallels:
• Miraculous birth
• The promised son
• Carried the wood for the sacrifice
• Offered by his father
The picture clearly points forward to the Messiah.
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🔥 Jacob — The Redeemed Man
Jacob represents the sinner transformed by God.
Jacob begins as:
• a deceiver
• a struggler
• a wanderer
But then he wrestles with the Lord.
The Lord touches the socket of his hip, and Jacob walks away with a limp.
And his name is changed.
Genesis 32:28
“Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel.”
An encounter with God always changes how a man walks.
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⏳ The Pattern of Sevens
God’s prophetic timeline often moves in cycles of seven.
We see it repeatedly in Scripture.
1️⃣ Seven Years of Plenty
Before the famine in Egypt came seven years of abundance.
Provision before crisis.
2️⃣ Seven Years of Famine
Then came seven years of famine.
A time of global hardship.
3️⃣ Jacob’s Two Sets of Seven Years
Jacob worked:
• 7 years
• then another 7 years
Fourteen years of labor before the marriage covenant was fulfilled.
Two sevens.
A pattern that later appears in prophecy.
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📖 The Missing Week of Years
The prophet Daniel later revealed a timeline for Israel.
Daniel 9:24
Seventy weeks were determined upon Israel.
But the final week of years remains.
One week = seven years.
This final seven-year period is called:
• Daniel’s Seventieth Week
• The Tribulation
• Jacob’s Trouble
Jeremiah 30:7
“It is even the time of Jacob’s trouble.”
Again, the pattern returns to Jacob.
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🇮🇱 Jacob Becomes Israel
After wrestling with the Lord, Jacob becomes Israel.
Centuries later the nation of Israel would carry that name.
Israel was reborn as a nation in 1948.
Jesus said:
Matthew 24:34
“This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.”
Today Israel stands around 77 years as a nation.
And in Jacob’s life something significant happened around the 77–84 year range.
He finished his years of labor.
And met his bride.
This doesn’t give us a date.
But it gives us a pattern to watch.
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🌅 The Final Seven — The Day of Rest
The last seven points to something beautiful.
The seventh day.
Genesis 2:2
God rested on the seventh day of creation.
Many believe the prophetic structure looks like this:
• Six thousand years of human history
• Followed by the seventh day of rest
The Kingdom.
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🔎 The Hidden Message in the Three Names
Even the meanings of the patriarchs’ names tell the story.
Abraham — Father of a multitude
Isaac — Laughter / Joy
Jacob — Supplanter / One who replaces
Together the message reads almost like a sentence:
The Father brings joy through the Son,
and the old man is replaced by a new one.
Salvation hidden in three names.
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👰 The Bride Pattern in Scripture
God repeatedly reveals His redemption story through four brides.
Each one shows a different part of the salvation plan.
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🌿 Eve — The Bride From the Side
Genesis 2:21
God puts Adam into a deep sleep and forms Eve from his side.
Patterns revealed:
• The bride comes from the bridegroom
• The bride is formed during a deep sleep
• The bride completes the bridegroom
This foreshadows Christ.
Just as Eve came from Adam’s side, the Church is born through Christ’s sacrifice.
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💍 Rebekah — The Called Bride
The next pattern appears in the story of Isaac and Rebekah.
Genesis 24:4
Abraham sends a servant to find a bride for Isaac.
Patterns here are remarkable:
• The father sends the servant
• The bride is called from afar
• She must choose to come
• She travels to meet the bridegroom
This mirrors the Church age.
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🔥 Rachel — The Bride After the Labor
The third bride pattern appears in Jacob and Rachel.
Jacob worked:
• 7 years
• then another 7 years
Fourteen years before the marriage covenant was fulfilled.
The bride comes after a period of labor and testing.
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⛪ The Church — The Final Bride
The final bride is the Church.
Christ is called the Bridegroom.
Ephesians 5:25
“Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”
And in the final book of Scripture we see the marriage completed.
Revelation 19:7
“The marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”
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🔎 The Pattern of Two Witnesses Appears Again
Scripture repeatedly confirms truth through multiple witnesses.
God rarely reveals something important through only one voice.
Instead, He establishes it through a pattern of agreement.
Deuteronomy 19:15
“At the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.”
We see this pattern woven all through Scripture:
• Bride patterns
• Seven-year patterns
• Three patriarchs
• Two testaments
• Two comings of Christ
God repeats the pattern so we do not miss it.
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⚖ The Two Witnesses of the Tribulation
At the end of the age, this pattern appears again in a dramatic way.
Revelation 11:3
“And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days.”
Many people have wondered:
Why two witnesses?
Why not one?
Because God is establishing a legal testimony before the whole world.
Just as the Law required two witnesses to confirm a matter, God raises two prophetic voices during the darkest time in history.
Their testimony becomes Heaven’s final courtroom witness to the world.
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🩸 How the Saints Overcome
The book of Revelation also explains how believers overcome the enemy.
Revelation 12:11
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
Notice the same pattern again:
Two elements of victory:
• The Blood of the Lamb
• The Word of their Testimony
Redemption and witness.
The cross provides salvation.
The testimony declares it.
Together they establish the victory.
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👑 The Final Witness
From Genesis to Revelation, God establishes His truth through witnesses.
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The Law and the Prophets.
The Old Testament and the New Testament.
The First Coming and the Second Coming.
And finally…
Two witnesses standing in the streets of the last generation.
Not one voice.
Two.
Because God is once again establishing His testimony before the entire world.
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🔎 The “77 Pattern” in Scripture
One interesting number tied to Jacob / Israel is 77.
The modern nation of Israel now stands around 77 years old.
That alone proves nothing.
But when placed beside the prophetic patterns of Jacob’s life and Daniel’s prophecy, it becomes very interesting to watch.
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✨ The Generation That Sees Israel
Jesus gave a key sign about the final generation.
Matthew 24:34
“This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.”
For nearly 2,000 years Israel did not exist.
Then in 1948, it returned.
That alone makes this generation unique in biblical history.
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⚓ The Anchor of It All
Everything returns to the same truth.
⚓ Psalm 138:2
God magnified His Word above His Name.
He declared the plan before history unfolded.
Through:
• Abraham
• Isaac
• Jacob
• the prophets
• the patterns of sevens
• the witnesses of Scripture
So when the story reaches its conclusion:
🔥 God receives the glory.
💰 The redeemed receive the payment.
Grace wrote the story.
The cross paid the price.
The Word guarantees the ending.
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
⚠️ THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL POST. Please read every word before you scroll.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗗
Monsters. Deception. The Harpazo. And the Restoration of God’s Glory to His Children.
I want to be honest with you about something very important.
For years I sat in services, heard good men preach good things — and yet something was missing. Not in God. In what we were being told about God. The Gospel we were being handed was smaller than the one Jesus actually preached. Safer. More manageable. More…... more⚠️ THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL POST. Please read every word before you scroll.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗗
Monsters. Deception. The Harpazo. And the Restoration of God’s Glory to His Children.
I want to be honest with you about something very important.
For years I sat in services, heard good men preach good things — and yet something was missing. Not in God. In what we were being told about God. The Gospel we were being handed was smaller than the one Jesus actually preached. Safer. More manageable. More… institutional.
Then I started asking dangerous questions….
What if the word translated “terrible sights” in Luke 21:11 doesn’t mean what we think it means? What if the Greek word Jesus actually used — φόβητρα (phobētra) — literally means monsters? Terrifying apparitions. Things whose very appearance causes humans to freeze in horror?
What if Jesus wasn’t exaggerating?
What if He was being more precise than we’ve been told?
And if that one word was softened and sanitized… what else was?
The answer, when you start looking, is more than you can imagine.
This teaching — THE GLORY UNVEILED — is the most comprehensive message I have ever been led to produce. It is not mine. It belongs to the Word of God and the Holy Spirit who breathed it. I am simply the vessel.
It covers six interconnected truths that the mainstream church has largely abandoned, allegorized, or outright suppressed —
🔴 THE MONSTERS ARE REAL — What Jesus actually said in Luke 21:11. The Greek word phobētra. Genesis 6, the Nephilim, the Watchers, and the fallen angels who crossed the species boundary in the Days of Noah. The chimeric creatures of Revelation 9. The UAP disclosures. Why Jesus said “as in the Days of Noah” — and why those days are HERE.
🔴 THE GRAND DECEPTION — How the truth was buried. Four layers of suppression — mistranslation, allegory, institutional compromise, and the judicial deluding influence of 2 Thessalonians 2. The Darby lie — debunked by Ephraem of Nisibis in 373 AD. Why millions remain deceived despite overwhelming evidence. The Berean solution.
🔴 THE HARPAZO — The most important event in human history. What it actually is (the Greek word ἁρπάζω — harpazo). Why getting it wrong means getting the Resurrection wrong. Why getting the Resurrection wrong means getting the Gospel wrong. The glorified body — not a theological abstraction but an imminent physical reality.
🔴 THE GLORY OF GOD — From Eden’s covering to the New Jerusalem. Kabod. Shekinah. The Transfiguration as the prototype of your Harpazo body. Christ in you — the hope of glory. Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 15, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:20. The arc of glory from the first garden to the eternal city.
🔴 LIGHT vs. DARKNESS — The Glory War. What the Cross actually accomplished against every principality, power, fallen Watcher, and chimeric creature in the heavenlies. Why children of light do not fear the phobētra — and why the darkness cannot comprehend the light that dwells in you.
🔴 THE HARPAZO AS THE FATHER’S GLORY — Why the enemy targets this doctrine above all others. The 24 Elders casting crowns. New Jerusalem. The full arc completed. And what this demands of you RIGHT NOW.
This is written for everyone!
But it is especially written for the Father’s Remnant — those of you right here in St. George and across the Great Basin Region who already know in your bones that something is wrong with what American Christianity has become.
You are not crazy. You are not bitter. You are Bereans who have read the text and cannot reconcile what you read with what you see on Sunday morning.
This message is for you. To give you language. To give you Scripture. To give you the settled, unshakeable confidence of what the Word of God actually says — in the original Hebrew and Greek — without apology, without institutional filter, and without the diluted wine of the kapēleuontes.
The document is available now (LINK BELOW).
Read it with your Bible open.
Verify every word.
Be a Berean.
And if it sets something on fire in you — share it. The Father’s Remnant is scattered across this region and this nation, and they need to find each other before the trumpet sounds.
“Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” — Luke 21:36
For His Glory alone,
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
