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| In The Book of Revelation we are introduced to the ‘Four Living Creatures – greek zoon ‘ and their unusual appearances in the realm of God’s Heaven.
Rev. 4:7 It is traditionally suggested by Jewish sages that according to the Twelve Tribes of Israel, as per Biblical reference, that each of the Twelve Tribes marched under a different ‘banner’ which was representative of their particular Tribe.
Numbers
2:2 Thus, four Tribes, with three Tribes in each direction (North, South, East and West) and the Levites in the center were to set up camp according to the following Biblical specifications during their Egyptian exodus and wilderness travels. It is recorded that Judah and two other Tribes camped on the eastern side of the congregation, Reuben and two other Tribes on the southern, Ephraim and two other Tribes on the western, Dan and two other Tribes on the northern, while the Levites camped alone in their center. Meanwhile, Jewish tradition also suggests that the ‘standard/symbol’ for the Tribe of Judah was a Lion, the standard for the Tribe of Reuben was a Man's Face, the standard for the Tribe of Ephraim was an Ox and the standard for the Tribe of Dan was a Serpent, (Gen. 49:17) which was later changed to an Eagle. Therefore, with this in mind assuming that the Four Living Creatures in Heaven open the Four Seals of the Book of Revelation in the sequential order of each of their aforementioned identifications – 1st Lion Faced, 2nd Calf (Ox) Faced, 3rd Man Faced and 4th Eagle Faced, “then we must ask what is (if any) is the relationship between these Beasts faces and the events of each of the described first four Seals?” In Ezekiel Chapter 1 we find the following passage:
Ezekiel 1:10 Therefore, the above passage reveals the same type of faces as per the Four Beasts in Rev. 4:7. Thus, what we see from the above Scripture is that the four ‘Living Creatures’ seen by the Prophet Ezekiel had four faces pointing in all ‘four directions’ – man face forward or southward, lion face to the right or eastward, ox face to the left or westward and eagle backward or northward.
1st Seal & Lion
Faced Beast (Judah)
– White Horse Conquer -
East To this end, if we extrapolate this with respect to the Four Beasts of Rev. 4:7 and the Four Seals, we can suggest that the Eagle Faced Conquering angel/man is dispatched to the East, the Ox Faced War/Civil Unrest fallen angel is dispatched to the West, the Man Faced Famine fallen angel is dispatched to the South and the Eagle Faced Death fallen angel is dispatched to the North. However, an astute observation reveals that the 1st White Horse rider is the Only One of the four to be given a Crown. As I have suggested earlier, in similarity with Zechariah 6:1-8, I think that three of the apocalyptic riders are fallen angels sent on specific missions to specific regions of the world – North, South, and West, while the White Horse Rider is sent East...
Zech. 6:5 Therefore, we must be very careful here and NOT think that the 1st White Horse Rider is the man Antichrist. Why? As I have stated above, three riders of Apocalypse are three Fallen Angels on a geographic mission and thus, I suggest the 1st White Horse Rider is actually Jesus Christ Himself. Revelation 6:2 (KJV)
As such, it is revealed in the above passage that the White Horse Rider is a conquering King that is "given a crown" and has the weapon of a "bow" but, without arrows. Thus, it is well recognized that Jesus conquers as the WORD resulting in the repentant humble and yielding BOW - a willing act of personal submission to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of Heaven/God. Isaiah 45:23 (KJV)
Romans 14:11 (KJV)
To this end, here is something freighting, the 2nd Red Horse Fallen Angelic Rider, if I am correct, goes to the West and takes ‘Peace from the earth’. However, the Greek word ‘ghay’ used here for ‘earth’ is not necessarily meant to be global and is used in several other locations throughout the New Testament to signify a country, or a land hence a region.
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Greek 1093, Strong’s Thus, here is another important part – the 2nd Fallen Angelic Red Horse Rider is given a ‘Great Sword’ and causes the people to ‘Kill Each Other’. Thus, it would seem the people of the West will ‘Kill Each Other’ rather than being killed by foreign invaders/warriors. This would seem to indicate some sort of social/civil upheaval (civil war) or economic collapse. These Western peoples could most likely be either Europe or America or even both. Meanwhile, the Fallen Angelic Black Horse Rider of Famine goes South to what will most likely be the continent of Africa? Please note that the 3rd Angel is told by a voice in the midst of the ‘Four Beast/Living Creatures’ “Hurt not the Oil and the Wine”. Why? If we look at Olive Oil and Wine production in Africa, we find that it is predominately in the South – especially South Africa. Therefore, I suggest that the Fallen Angelic Black Horse Rider of Famine is being cautioned and limited as to the geographical regional extent of his Famine and is warned to STOP before entering Southern Africa – the Oil and the Wine production region. Finally, the Fallen Angelic Pale Green Horse Rider Death goes North 31/2 years prior as the released Abyss Beast Abaddon/Apollyon and possesses his host (the Man Antichrist), BEFORE the blowing of the 7th Trumpet ends, and the Resurrection of the Dead in Christ, (the general Rapture/Resurrection of the Church), invading Israel and capturing Jerusalem - hence, his going forth marks the beginning of the Great Tribulation and the last 31/2 years of Daniel's 70th Week. Please note - the 144,000 are the "FIRSTFRUITS/Woman/true Israel" (Yeshua believing circumcised in heart) Jews redeemed by Christ who will flee into the wilderness for a time, times and a half-time (31/2 years) from the great Red Dragon - Rev. 12:6. Apostle Paul declared that all of Jacob's (Israel) children were not the true Israel (the woman)...ONLY the children of Promise. Romans 9:6 (KJV)
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