#200 Light & The Stars

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Dr. Arnold Murray, DRE Newsletter #200 June 1995
:,(;,c;i: An astronaut on a recent shuttle Peter heard the voice of God on the
;,;;i::~ mission made an interesting observa- tli~~~~~~~~~~ mount of transfiguration.
tion. She said, "Stars are much like people. 111l i g 4t tt no /I PETER 1:19 We have also a more sure
They are born, they live and they die."
When a star dies and ceases to emit light, ·1 1-.. ~t
word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that
it is almost as if the star was blotted out. i "".e- ;-.I tt r-5 ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth
in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the
This thought might bring to mind the sec day star arise in your hearts:
ond death which faces Satan a'ld those that choose to
follow him, when they are blotted out at the end of the Peter was speaking of two events. He was speaking
millennium. They will never be seen, heard from or of the second coming of Christ, or anytime someone
brought to mind again. To avoid being blotted out, we recognizes the light and is drawn to Christ.
should learn to be part of an eternal light.
II PETER 1.20·21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy
There is only one light that is eternal. That light of the Scripture is of any private interpretation ?~ For the
prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but
is our Father and His Son. In most cases, the word holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy
"light" in the New Testament is translated from the Ghost.
Greek word "phos". It is interesting to note the Greek
word "phosphoros" which is derived from "phos" means I prefer to translate "Holy Ghost" as "Holy Spirit",
the morning star. Of course, the true morning star is The scripture was not written by man. The Bible was
Jesus Christ. wTitten by men as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
Let's go back to the beginning to learn more about the
Are you a child of light? Are you a star, or child, light.
of the Living God? What is a star supposed to do'!
Shine~ Give off light, don't absorb light as the moon. JOHN~ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word
You have a portion of Christ's light in you. Use that was with God, and the Word was God,
light to help others that have lost their way. Use that
light to bring hope to those that live in darkness. Light "Word" is translated from the Greek "logos" and means
is life. Light is salvation. Let's team more about light the Living Word which is Jesus Christ. Christ was with
and the stars from God's Word. God from the beginning.
JOHN 1:2-3 The same was in the beginning with God.
II PETER 1:13·14 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I J All things were made by Him; and Without Him was
am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in not any thing made that was made.
remembrance; H Knowing that shortly , must put off this
my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath
shewed me. You are a child of God. He made your very soul.
Do you want to live?
Many of the great teachers of the New Testament
JOHN 1:4-5 In Him was life; and the life was the light
often brought those they were teaching to remembrance. of men, ~ And the light shineth in darkness; and the
Basically, they were saying, "You already know these dqrkness comprehended it not.
things. Let me remind you". Peter knew he would soon
be leaving the tabernacle of his flesh body and wanted This light is the "phos" we discussed earlier. A light
to remind the elect of the dispersion of a basic truth. that darkness is unable to comprehend. When you walk
into a room full of long faces, let the light in your eyes
/I PETER 1:15-16 Moreover' will endeavour that ye shine. Be a star of God. Those in darkness will feel the
may be able after my decease to have these things
always in remembrance. 1IJ For we have not followed goodness even though they don't lUlderstand
cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto how you can be in such a good mood.
you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, Perhaps they will ask and give you
but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. the opportunity to plant a seed.
Peter, James and John had witnessed the transfigu JOHN 1:6·7 There was a man sent
ration of Christ described for us in Matt. 17:2. "His face from God, whose name was John. l The
did shiue as the SlUl, and His raiment was white as the r,me came for a witness, to bear witness
~f the Light, that all men through him
light. " might believe.
/I PETER 1:17-18 For He receIVed from God the Father
honour and glory, when there came such a voice to St. John is speaking
Him from the excellent glory, "This is My beloved Son, of John the Baptist.
in Whom I am well pleased." 1IJ And this voice which
came from heaven we heard, when we were with Him JOHN 1:8·9 He was not
in the holy mount. that Light, but was sent to
bear witness of that Light. 2 That was the true Light, That is quite a promise. His name, which is the
Which lighteth every man that cometh into the world, Word, will be in our minds.
111ere is no other light. There is no other way to REVELA TlON 225 And there shall be no night there;
salvation. There is no other way to live in the flesh with and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for
tme peace of mind. the LORD God giveth them light.' and they shall reign
for ever and ever.
JOHN 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was

made by Him, and the world knew Him not The light that God giveth them is from the Greek
word "photizo". This word is easily recognizable as the
111ink about this. Imagine yourself building a tre English word "photo". Have you ever heard of someone
mendous house. Imagin~ your children taking over your having a photographic mind? Perhaps this is the reason
I house and then acting as if they don't even know you. no one will have 10 ask his neighbor, "Do you know
That is how God feels. He created everything and most the Lord?", when He returns.
of His children ignore Him and His Word, Take time to
tell Father you love Him and appreciate the light He has Let's think about this word "photizo" a little more.
given you. Christ is in you and Christ is the Light. Let's What must you have to take a photograph? Light! Just
turn to the Old Testament. as film exposed to light imprints an image on the
negative, the light God giveth us imprints His Word in
NUMBERS 24.17 'I shall see Him, but not now I shall our minds. Isn't His Word beautiful? The light He gives
behold Him, but not nigh: There shall come a Star out
His children that follow Him will allow them to perma
of Jacob, And a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, And
shall smite the corners of Moab, And destroy al/ the nently see and understand. We are speaking futuristi
children of Sheth. cally, of course. I have studied God's Word for more
than forty years. Bible scholars and deep students realize
The word "Sheth", or Seth, is a poor translation. God there is so little we really understand in comparison t o .
would not destroy His own children. 1111S word should God's knowledge. My point is don't ever begin to think
be translated "confusion", In this verse we see the proph you know it all. We all need His light When you
ecy of the Star that would rise to be King out of IsraeL receive His light, be a star for Him. Let your light shine
in this dark world.
NUMBEB~....2A:.1f3 And Edam shall be a possession,
Selr also shall be a possession for his enemies; And In His Service,
Israel shail do valiantly
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Edom is Russia. Seir is Esau's place where many
Kenites lived, If you hme the Star, you will do valiantly.
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NUMBERS 24:1920 Out of Jacob shall come He that
~Old
shall have dominion, And shall destroy him that remaineth
of the city,' " 2Q And when he looked on Amalek, he
took up his parable, and said, "Amalek was the first of Murray
the nations But nis latter end shall be that he perish
for ever,"
Amalek was a son of Esau. When the Star returns,

there will be only one nation with one King. All other
nations will perish forever.
NUMBERS 2421-22 And he looked on the Kenites,
and took up his parable, and said, "Strong is thy dwellingplace,
And thou puttest tny nest In a rock, ;12 Nevertheless the
Kenite shall be wasted, Until Asshur shall carry thee
away captive,"
Asshur is the Assyrian which is a type of antichrist.

The Kenites have a stronghold and will continue to be
strong, until when? Until the antichrist has had his mle.
Then the Kenites that follow Satan ",ill be wasted; however,
everyone has a choice including the Kenites. You may
follow the Light and have everlasting life, or you may
follow darkness and be blotted out forever
We could go on and on concerning this subject. In
Chapters 3, 5, 8, 9, II and 12 of the Book of Sf. John
Christ told us over and over, "I am the light of this //'
world", The light is the Word. The light is the truth. It's
your choice. You may live in darkness or in the light.
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for ever and ever.

JOHN 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was

Amalek was a son of Esau. When the Star returns,

Asshur is the Assyrian which is a type of antichrist.

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