Random Quote

While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become sons of light.” When Jesus had said these things, he went away and hid himself from them.

-John 12:36

2nd Temple | Jesus | Messiah | New Covenant | Sons of Light

  • I am praying on behalf of them. I am not praying on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those you have given me, because they belong to you.
  • The Sages taught in a baraita: With regard to the seven-year period, i.e., the Sabbatical cycle, during which the Messiah, son of David, comes: During the first year, this verse will be fulfilled: “And I will cause it to rain upon one city and cause it not to rain upon another city” (Amos 4:7). During the second year of that period, arrows of famine will be shot, indicating that there will be famine only in certain places. During the third year there will be a great famine, and men, women, children, the pious, and men of action will die, and the Torah is forgotten by those who study it. During the fourth year there will be plenty but not great plenty. During the fifth year there will be great plenty and they will eat, and drink, and rejoice, and the Torah will return to those who study it. During the sixth year, heavenly voices will be heard. During the Sabbatical Year, wars, e.g., the war of Gog and Magog, will be waged involving the Jewish people. During the year after the conclusion of the Sabbatical Year, the son of David will come.
  • The Holy One, Blessed be He, has set a time for redemption, but if Israel merits, the Messiah will come earlier.
  • In the days of the Messiah, the earth will produce cakes and fine wool garments, and the calendar will reflect the abundance of the divine blessings.
  • Before the Messiah comes, nations will tremble, and great conflicts will arise. Gog and Magog will test the faith of all, but those who trust in the Lord will see redemption.
  • The sound of the great shofar will awaken the souls of the righteous, and they will rise from their graves to greet the Messiah.