Charting The End, Episode 5

This week (May 17) on Shabbat Night Live: How many resurrections are there? It’s an intriguing question and the answer is even more intriguing.

Michael Rood explains, in detail, how the end-time resurrection sequence unfolds in the Book of the Revelation, thanks to the teaching of a celebrated ancient Pharisee-turned-believer we know as the Apostle Paul.

Watch the episode — included on this blog post.

While you watch, consider the questions below. The timeline for each discussion topic in the video is noted on each question. Post your answers in the comments section and let’s get some discussion going!

1. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 6:04) How does the scroll of the revelation serve to fulfill the prophecies of the Torah and the prophets, and what significance does Yeshua’s role as the ‘firstborn from among the dead’ hold in the context of the resurrection?
2. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 10:20) Considering Paul’s affirmation of the resurrection and the distinction between the terms ‘Christ’ and ‘Messiah,’ how does the cultural and linguistic context of these terms influence our understanding of Yeshua’s role as the anointed king?
3. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 14:37) How does understanding the context of the Torah and the prophets enhance our comprehension of the Gospels, particularly concerning Yeshua’s role as the ‘first fruits’ and the events surrounding his resurrection?
4. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 20:46) In the context of the resurrection, how does the analogy of a seed dying and transforming relate to the concept of the dead being raised, and what implications does this have for understanding the ‘first fruits’ and the ultimate defeat of death as described?
5. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 21:48) What is the significance of the contrast between ‘godless’ and ‘fool’ in the context of the resurrection, and how does this distinction relate to the concept of earthly and celestial bodies as described in the teachings of Yeshua and Paul?
6. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 25:32) How does the concept of being ‘changed’ and the promise of immortality relate to the idea of resurrection, especially in the context of Yeshua being the firstborn from among the dead?
7. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 25:32) What is the significance of the ‘last trump’ in the resurrection narrative, and how does it relate to the transformation of the dead and the living?
8. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 29:03) How does Paul’s message to the believers in Thessalonica regarding the resurrection and hope differ from common Christian beliefs, and what role does the word of Yehovah play in clarifying this understanding?
9. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 37:43) How does the concept of the ark of the covenant, the bowls of wrath, and the marriage of the Lamb relate to the idea of intimacy with Yeshua and the renewed covenant?
10. (VIDEO TIMELINE – 42:36) How does the concept of the renewed covenant, as described in Jeremiah and reiterated by Yeshua, differ from common misconceptions about grace and the Torah, and what role does the Spirit of God play in this understanding?