The Ancient Mazzaroth (Biblical Astronomy)
Stars high in the heavens speak
in constellations as we sleep,
their ancient meanings within these signs
reveal Gods message in the night skyline:
The Gospel in the stars foretold
around the north celestial pole,
how God would redeem His human race
defeat the devil and send him to "his place",
So ancient man was without excuse
before Gods Word was introduced,
based upon records from antiquity
we'll learn what early man could see.
Where do we start in Gods celestial book?
the riddle of the Sphinx begs us a look:
In an ancient Zodiac in the land of Egypt
the Sphinx is placed between the signs : Virgo & Leo,
thus connecting two ends of this heavenly scroll
is the head of a woman with body of a lion of old,
Start with the virgin and end with the lion
when compared with the Bible - fits these heavenly signs,
Born of a virgin, live and die for all men
conquer death once for all, and come back at the end;
This prophetic promise which the Holy Scriptures span
God spoke by "His Holy Prophets Since the World Began"
Virgo "the virgin"
would conceive
and bring forth "the Branch"
to be received,
Coma, the child
in the virgins lap
the desired of all nations
to bridge the gap,
Centaurus, two natures
human and Divine
laying down His life
to save mankind,
Bootes, the strong man
coming in Triumphant Power
to reap and Judge the earth
in His coming hour.
Libra, weighed and found guilty
mankind condemned
but put Christ in the scales
and we are redeemed from sin,
Crux - the ancient name
or Southern Cross as called today
to suffer on, conquer by
+ give us life - Gods plan was laid,
Lupus, the victim
to be slain for sinful man
life with power to lay it down
and to take it up again,
Corona; a Royal Crown
won by Jesus in His death
at His second coming; Lordship -
every tongue shall confess.
Scorpio - "the Lawless"
in great warfare to destroy the Jews
finally wounds Christ’s heel at Calvary
but will three days later lose,
Ophiuchus - "the serpent holder"
the great healer and physician
defeats "the lawless" known as Satan
in Resurrection exhibition,
Serpens - "accursed old serpent"
who stole dominion from early man
is restrained + bound + cast down
by the Victor - Gods own Lamb,
Hercules - "the Mighty"
"the head of him who bruises"
with His foot upon the dragon
beaten serpent, Satan Loses.
Sagittarius the centaur archer
riding white horse with Great Bow
King and Lord goes forth to battle
making war, conquers the foe,
Lyra, "the Harp", on which to play
Song of the Lamb
Exalted by all creation
Praise Thy Power - Alleluia again,
Ara "it is finished"
a burning pyre "the alter" spills
"Lake of Fire" prepared for Satan
in outer darkness - scripture fulfilled,
Draco "the great dragon"
the destroyer, the bowed down
Trampled, cast down from Heaven
the god of this world he is found.
Capricornus - the sea goat
half - goat besides half - fish
the atoning sacrifice dying
for the Redeemed of God - ICHTHUS,
Sagitta - the unleashed "Arrow"
from "Gods Bow" in Holy Wrath
to provide for mans sin-offering
in Christ's heart - will stick fast,
Aquila - the eagle falling
struck, while wounded in the heel
natural enemy of the serpent
will through dying : death repeal,
Delphinus - the dolphin - Leaping
from the waves + billows of death
raised for our own justification
"the firstfruits of them that slept".
Aquarius " the water pourer"
"let him that is athirst come"
believe and receive living water
the Holy Spirit of Christendom,
Piscis Australis "the southern fish"
secured to Christ our conqueror
receptor - to whom all blessings flow
that great body of believers,
Pegasus " the winged horse"
"the branch" "who goeth and returneth"
swiftly getting out the Gospel
thru His Church and Holy Spirit,
Cygnus - the Glorious Swan
"the Lord or Judge to come"
bearing the Cross your fate is tied
with Christ what have you done?
Pisces "the fishes"
the seed of Him that comes
old testament Saints in Heaven
while Redeemed Saints follow the Son,
"The Band" bonds us to Satan
fallen: born in bondage to sin
Redeemed: Christ holds the reins
as we now belong to Him,
Andromeda "the Chained Woman"
man-ruler and Bride of Christ
though now weak thru sins affliction
we'll rule, than judge in Paradise,
Cephus the Royal Branch "The King"
in Royal Robe and Starry Crown
with His foot upon the Pole-star
Enthroned, coming quickly Judgment bound.
Aries "the Lamb" of God: Redeemer
looking toward Gods grand plan fulfilled
with one hand limits Satan while
upholding the redeemeds domicil,
Cassiopeia: freed Queen of Heaven
the Bride in splendor without spot
enthroned: prepared for wedding
the Lambs wife is lifted up,
Perseus: the Breaker coming swiftly
with strong sword severs Satans head
finally with chains of torment broken
his bride to Him can now be wed.
Cetus - the sea monster
chained and cast into the pit
1000 years are sealed upon him
for the rebels kingdom to submit.
Taurus: the Raging Bull
returning in Righteous Indignation
bringing destruction to ALL the wicked
and the armies of their nations,
Pleiades: spectacular though tiny
riding high on Taurus back
"the congregation of the judge"
returns with Christ to the blood-bath,
Orion: the Coming Prince
illustrated as Mighty Hunter
swiftly destroys the roaring lion
in a show of triumphant power,
Eridanus: River of the Judge
flowing forth a devouring fire
"judgment set, now books are opened"
condemned: to Lake of Fire required,
Auriga: the Great Shepherd
in Day of Wrath - His flock secured
Salvation of the Righteous
by their trust in Him - assured.
Gemini "the United in fellowship"
Messiahs peaceful Reign
the God-man, Savior-Ruler
at rest + repose after victory's gained,
Lepus "the chained serpent"
the mad, bound and the deceiver
tread + trampled by "Him that cometh"
the Lord of Hosts and our Redeemer,
Canis Major stars paint us a picture
not of dog but "Victorious Prince"
"the Glorious" "chief of the right hand"
"ruler" "who shall come" : thusly convinced,
Canis Minor "Exalted Redeemer"
"the chief" or "Prince of the left hand"
"enduring for the sake of others"
"who completes" redemption's plan.
in Cancer is pictured Heaven
where the shepherd keeps His sheep
a resting place good and pleasent
for the redeemed: "the innumerable seed",
Ursa Minor "the lesser sheepfold"
"partakers of the heavenly calling"
in a city "whose builder + maker is God
His church raptured: the smaller company,
Ursa Major "the greater sheepfold"
gathered and guarded by God the Son
that vast assembly of believers in Heaven
awaiting completion in the resurrection,
Argo the old "ship" of Zion
ending its journey - safely harbored at home
the redeemed - that great "company of traveleres"
with "everlasting joy" "and gladness" has come.
Leo "the lion" of the tribe of Judah
to establish His Kingdom upon the earth
in apocalyptic judgment destroys the wicked
their nations + kingdoms stripped of their worth,
Hydra: the great serpent
"the Devil and Satan": "the abhorred"
the mother and author of all evil
"which deceiveth the whole world",
Once the chief of Gods creations
Sinned and "kept not his first estate"
great chain bound in bottomless pit
cast into everlasting fire: predestinate,
Crater: the cup of indignation
fire and brimstone: fiery hot
poured upon Satan and his children
eternal punishment is their lot,
Corvus the raven at the Battle of Armageddon
gathered for "the supper of the Great God"
devouring all flesh great + small of the wicked
total destruction of the fallen - now done.
All accomplished, God's plan now complete
salvation of the righteous, and the wicked's defeat, His will was "none perish", but that depended on us with the free will He gave us, would we love Him enough? just enjoy all He made, a gift that was free, but no, under Satan's subtle deceit man had to have all, so the fruit he did eat, that this free will He gave us, would be the cause of our fall, but He loved us enough to go through with His plan though He knew to redeem us, He'd come down as a man, at the hand of these people, he'd created... and yet, when raised from the dead, he'd provide for mankind another free gift, unequalled in kind, Salvation eternal, a fellowship sweet a Divine Royal pardon, a clean balance sheet, just admit were a failure to meet God's commands trust in Christ as our Savior as His remedy demands, read God's written word daily, to fill our new appitite, learn first hand of God's plan, written high up above in the stars of the heavens, proclaiming God's Love .
to keep His commandment, not eat of that tree
but God knew when He made man, being omnicient and all
live a life of perfection, die a cruel undue death
receive God's Holy Spirit, and now walk in His light
ACKNOWLEDMENTS
WHAT ARE THESE SIGNS IN THE HEAVENS/ by J.R. CHURCH 1994
THE REAL MEANING OF THE ZODIAC by Dr. D. JAMES KENNEDY 1993
THE GLORY OF THE STARS by E. RAYMOND CAPT. 1976
THE WITNESS OF THE STARS by E. W. BULLINGER 1893
Dr. KENT HOVIND, THE HOVIND THEORY
Etc.
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