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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

The Melchizedek Chronicles - All of the Heavens come to honor the birth of the Messiah!


Angels welcome the Baby Jesus - Do you?

The Melchizedek Chronicles - When are the 12 days of Christmas, what does each day of Twelvetide mean?









TWELFTH NIGHT 
When are the 12 days of Christmas, what does each day of Twelvetide mean and when does it start?


The 12 days of Christmas, also known as Twelvetide, is a Christian festival that celebrates the Nativity of Jesus Christ

14 Nov 2018, 14:45
Updated: 14 Nov 2018, 16:10


WE all know the famous 12 days of Christmas song, even if we regularly mix up what happens on the tenth and fourth days.
But when are the actual 12 days of Christmas? Here's when they start and end, and the meaning behind them.
 Twelvetide starts on Christmas Day on December 25 and finishes on January 5.

When are the 12 days of Christmas and when does it start and end?

The 12 days of Christmas, also known as Twelvetide, is a Christian celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
Twelvetide officially starts on Christmas Day on December 25 and finishes on January 5, inclusively.
During these twelve days, there are both religious and secular celebrations.
It is also known by some as Christmastide.
The first day celebrates the birth of Jesus.

What does each day of Twelvetide mean?


Each day of Twelvetide has a different meaning:
·       The first day of Twelvetide, is Christmas Day and is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
·       The second day of Christmas is Boxing Day and is also known as St Stephen’s Day in countries outside of the UK – it is the day of the Christian martyr St Stephen.
·       The third day of Christmas celebrates St John the Apostle, who wrote the Book of Revelation.
·       The fourth day of Christmas is the Feast Of The Holy Innocents - the day when people remember all of the baby boys who were killed by King Herod in his search to kill the Baby Jesus.
·       The fifth day of Christmas is remembering St Thomas Becket - he was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th Century and was killed on December 29, 1170, for challenging the King’s authority over the church.
·       The sixth day of Christmas remembers St Egwin of Worcester, who died on December 30, 717, he was known as the protector of orphans and the widowed.
·       The seventh day of Christmas (New Year’s Eve) celebrates Pope Sylvester I. In some eastern European countries New Year’s Eve is still known as Silvester.
·       The eighth day of Christmas (New Year’s Day) celebrates Mary the Mother of Jesus.
·       The ninth day of Christmas honours St Basil the Great and St Gregory Nazianzen - two important fourth century Christians.
·       The tenth day of Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus – this marks the day Jesus was named in the Jewish Temple.
·       The eleventh day of Christmas celebrates the Feast of Saint Simeon Stylites who spent 37 years living on a small platform on top of a pillar in Aleppo.
·       The twelfth day of Christmas, January 5, is also known as Epiphany Eve – it’s the day before January 6 which is known as the Epiphany.

The Melchizedek Chronicles - Twelve Days of Christmas - What do they mean in terms of Biblical symbolism?

The Twelve Days of Christmas


John Denver and Muppets 12 Days of Christmas

On the 1st day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

A Partridge in a Pear Tree

The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, much in memory of the expression of Christ's sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: "Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so . . . ." (Luke 13:34)

On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Two Turtle Doves

The Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God's self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the Story of God to the world.

On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Three French Hens

The Three Theological Virtues:  1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love (1 Corinthians 13:13)

On the 4th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Four Calling Birds *

The Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John, which proclaim the Good News of God's reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ.
[* This is the 1909 American version.  Earlier English versions have "colley birds" or blackbirds.  There are other versions as well.]

On the 5th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Five Gold Rings

The first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch:  1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity's sinful failure and God's response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.


On the 6th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Six Geese A-laying

The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1).

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Seven Swans A-swimming

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Eight Maids A-milking

The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, 8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. (Matthew 5:3-10)

On the 9th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Nine Ladies Dancing

The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: 1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness, 6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, 8) gentleness, and 9) self-control.  (Galatians 5:22)


On the 10th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Ten Lords A-leaping

The ten commandments: 1) You shall have no other gods before me; 2) Do not make an idol; 3) Do not take God's name in vain; 4) Remember the Sabbath Day; 5) Honor your father and mother; 6) Do not murder; 7) Do not commit adultery; 8) Do not steal; 9) Do not bear false witness; 10) Do not covet. (Exodus 20:1-17)

On the 11th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Eleven Pipers Piping

The eleven Faithful Apostles: 1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, 8) Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James. (Luke 6:14-16). The list does not include the twelfth disciple, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders and the Romans.


On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Twelve Drummers Drumming 

The Twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed: 1) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. 3) He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. 4) He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell [the grave]. 5) On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 6) He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7) I believe in the Holy Spirit, 8) the holy catholic Church, 9) the communion of saints, 10) the forgiveness of sins, 11) the resurrection of the body, 12) and life everlasting.

Epiphany, January 6


By the Naznet Fellowship


Here are the 12 days, starting on December 26, and the historical feasts on each day.
December 26: St. Stephen (First Martyr)
December 27: St. John the Evangelist
December 28: Holy Innocents
December 29: St. Thomas Becket
December 30: St. Egwin of Evesham (or 6th day in the Octave of Christmas)
December 31: St. Sylvester I
January 1: The Circumcision of Our Lord (Octave Day of Christmas)
January 2: Holy Name of Jesus
January 3: Sts. Zosimus and Athanasius (or Octave Day of St. John)
January 4: St. Aquilinus (or Octave Day of the Holy Innocents)
January 5: Vigil of the Epiphany (and St.Telesphorus)
January 6: Epiphany
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Friday, May 31, 2019

The Melchizedek Chronicles – NEWS BULLETIN for the Millennial – What a Friend You have in Jesus!



For Seekers of Truth


You know, if Jesus of Nazareth were alive today, he would be a Millennial, just like many of you.  Of course, his message needs to be heard by people of all ages, but he would be a Millennial so it is really meant for you.


Now, he had quite a resume for someone just thirty-three years old.  Truth is, he really only held one job his whole life and that was only for the last three years of his life.  It seems he was content living at home and being a professional student until reaching thirty.

His job began at the “Great Awakening” when his cousin John (the Baptist), the voice in the wilderness, Baptized Jesus.  It ended when he was crucified just three years later.


Think about it, two thousand years ago when Jesus actually lived, there was no technology.  Imagine a life with no smart phones, smarter televisions, gaming, social networking, bathrooms, cars, GPS, texting, and all those other distractions of civilization.


No cops patrolled the streets, just legions of soldiers from the mighty Roman Empire.  No cell phones to tap, computers to hack, and certainly no lame street media and their fake news brainwashing you.


Nothing was more important to Jesus than family and friends.


Yet in spite of his lack of worldly experience, he did have a few notable attributes.  First, he was the greatest Wizard to ever live because his electrifying White Magic worked miracles and wonders.


Jesus also had unimaginable knowledge and wisdom.  Back when he was just fourteen, he went missing one day and his panicked parents found him in a Jewish Synagogue, debating theology with a large group of religious scholars and holy people.


Seems Jesus was not fond of bureaucracies, especially stagnate ones. Nor did he like worn out institutions.  To him it seemed they tended to follow a pattern of being set up to serve people only to wind serving their own needs.  Their concept of serving begins with self-preservation.


Class distractions, religions, race, ethnic and cultural differences were more disruptions from our true purpose.  Jesus knew the elusive truth, and he knew we needed help, spiritual help, to find it.


The world his generation would inherit from their parents and grandparents back then was riddled with lies, hatred, bias, corruption, poisonings, wars, immorality, slavery, cultural and political polarization.


Sound familiar?

It was not a pretty sight to behold.


Yet people from near and far, far away recognized from the moment he was born and the world was illuminated by joyous angels that Baby Jesus was destined for something very special in his life.


Some even regarded his birth as fulfillment of the ancient Biblical prophecies from many cultures, races, and religions foretelling of the new Messiah.  Jesus Christ was the son of the Unknowable One, God, yet he walked among us.


As Jesus often reminded us, we are all creations of the Creator.  Spiritually, we are all equal reflections of our One Creator.  Sadly, we lost the ability to open our heart and soul to this truth.

So, Jesus spent the next three years of his ministry travelling the countryside telling everyone who would listen of the pathway to the light.  His message was all spelled out in the New Testament of the Bible.


In the end, he gave his life so that future generations would be inspired to find their own path back home, to Oneness with the Creator.  He taught of love, peace, brotherhood, respect, compassion, empathy, joy and happiness.  How it all was within our grasp.

Most of all, he taught us who we are.  He introduced us to our spiritual self, meant to co-exist with your physical self and make you whole.


Our physical self is the vessel for this lifetime as embodied in our DNA which creates the Body and Mind.  But our spiritual self is also the one direct connection to God, our Creator.  It consists of the Soul and Spirit.

Our Soul is custodian of all our memories from this lifetime, all our memories of prior lifetimes, and the collective consciousness of our Creator and Creation.  You might say our Soul is our “avatar.”


  av·a·tar
/ˈavəˌtär/
noun

HINDUISM
a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an incarnate divine teacher.

an icon or figure representing a particular person in video games, Internet forums, etc.


Jesus might be the ultimate Avatar.

As for the Spirit, it is the driving force behind our imagination, creativity, willingness to serve all others, and desire to protect all of Creation the Earth, the cosmos and what is beyond our ability to comprehend, yet.

Action heroes are figments of our imagination but Jesus was real and walked among us, Avatar or not.  He is the road map you will not find on your GPS nor triangulate with your Smart Phone.  You can only find the way through your non-physical self, your spiritual self.  The Heart, the Mind, the Soul and the Spirit will get you there if you just read the Truth, he left for us.


You have no idea what a great friend you have in Jesus.  Please do not waste the knowledge he left for you.  Find synchronicity between your spiritual life and your physical existence with prayer, meditation and fasting.


Accept your co-creator responsibilities for Creation and fix what is wrong in our physical world, for all to share and enjoy.  Understand the amazing wonders you can achieve when you are guided by the gifts God gave you of the Soul and Spirit.


Learn the power of the perfect love of the Creator in creating all that was, is, or ever will be, including you.  Make a difference for others and your rewards will be bountiful.


Jesus did not need technology to produce scientific marvels and wonders.  He transcended the limitation of mankind, violated all laws of nature, physics, and medicine, and gave hope for the salvation of all alive and yet to be born.


Some feared him and his ability to win the hearts and minds of the people.  Others coveted his powers and relationship to God.  But the people, the forgotten and invisible souls throughout the Earth loved him and his message of hope, redemption, and salvation for all.

When he walked on water they were stunned.  When he healed the sick, they were astounded.  When he raised the dead, they were awakened by the brilliant purity of his light and magnificence of the Creator’s love for us all.


Follow the path of Jesus to attain immortal Oneness with God, the Unknowable One. God will never forget or give up on God’s Creations, us!  If only we do not give up on God…

p.s. Even if you are not a Millennial you are still a creation of the Creator.  This message is for you.  My that Jesus sure sounds like a Millennial.  

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Twelve Days of Christmas - What do they mean?

The Twelve Days of Christmas

On the 1st day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

A Partridge in a Pear Tree

The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, much in memory of the expression of Christ's sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: "Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so . . . ." (Luke 13:34)

On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Two Turtle Doves

The Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God's self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the Story of God to the world.

On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Three French Hens

The Three Theological Virtues:  1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love (1 Corinthians 13:13)

On the 4th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Four Calling Birds *

The Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John, which proclaim the Good News of God's reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ.
[* This is the 1909 American version.  Earlier English versions have "colley birds" or blackbirds.  There are other versions as well.]

On the 5th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Five Gold Rings

The first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch:  1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity's sinful failure and God's response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.


On the 6th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Six Geese A-laying

The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1).

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Seven Swans A-swimming

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Eight Maids A-milking

The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, 8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. (Matthew 5:3-10)

On the 9th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Nine Ladies Dancing

The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: 1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness, 6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, 8) gentleness, and 9) self-control.  (Galatians 5:22)


On the 10th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Ten Lords A-leaping

The ten commandments: 1) You shall have no other gods before me; 2) Do not make an idol; 3) Do not take God's name in vain; 4) Remember the Sabbath Day; 5) Honor your father and mother; 6) Do not murder; 7) Do not commit adultery; 8) Do not steal; 9) Do not bear false witness; 10) Do not covet. (Exodus 20:1-17)

On the 11th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Eleven Pipers Piping

The eleven Faithful Apostles: 1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, 8) Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James. (Luke 6:14-16). The list does not include the twelfth disciple, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders and the Romans.


On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

Twelve Drummers Drumming 

The Twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed: 1) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. 3) He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. 4) He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell [the grave]. 5) On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 6) He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7) I believe in the Holy Spirit, 8) the holy catholic Church, 9) the communion of saints, 10) the forgiveness of sins, 11) the resurrection of the body, 12) and life everlasting.

Epiphany, January 6


By the Naznet Fellowship


Here are the 12 days, starting on December 26, and the historical feasts on each day.
December 26: St. Stephen (First Martyr)
December 27: St. John the Evangelist
December 28: Holy Innocents
December 29: St. Thomas Becket
December 30: St. Egwin of Evesham (or 6th day in the Octave of Christmas)
December 31: St. Sylvester I
January 1: The Circumcision of Our Lord (Octave Day of Christmas)
January 2: Holy Name of Jesus
January 3: Sts. Zosimus and Athanasius (or Octave Day of St. John)
January 4: St. Aquilinus (or Octave Day of the Holy Innocents)
January 5: Vigil of the Epiphany (and St.Telesphorus)
January 6: Epiphany
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