Throughout the aforementioned, remaining 7-years of “Grace”, G-d's saints will break up camp on earth and set up camp in heaven, according to the pattern given to G-d's people, Israel, in the wilderness. In the order in which Israel set out by the command of  G-d, in that order will G-d call out the saints. 

But there is yet another pattern - since by two or three witnesses a matter shall be established - that clearly shows the order and procedure by which G-d takes His redeemed out of the earth. G-d is a G-d of order and follows meticulously a very precise Blue-Print.

Scripture declares that He is building a house --- a Spiritual House, built from Living Stones, whose foundation has been laid by the Cornerstone, Yeshua HaMashiach, and the apostles and prophets¹. 

Before any house is built, its dimensions and measurements are calculated, and a blueprint is drawn of the entire building, listing every wall, room, door and window, etc. The smallest detail is included. If the facility is going to be a large one, then sub-blueprints are produced for each section and given to the supervisors of that section. When the architect goes to the construction site to supervise the progress, he comes with all of the blue-prints. He NEVER goes without them! Never does he discard the blueprints only to build on impulse. The sheer thought is ludicrous! 

If then mere human houses are built with such careful preparation according to scrupulously devised plans, shall the Almighty Creator and King of the universe apply any less care to the House not built with human hands?! 

Indeed, He has HIS DIVINE Blue-Print. G-d’s Blue-Print consists of several sections, all found in the Tenach, called the Old Testament. The O.T. is a term which implies that something is no longer valid or applicable. However, Messiah stated in no uncertain terms that it was easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single vowel-sign of all of the Tenach to fail². The Tenach was written in Hebrew, and its vowels are indicated only by "dots and tittles". And all of the Tenach - whether the Law [Torah³], the Prophets or the Writings - was inspired by G-d and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to G-d may be proficient, equipped for every good work⁴. In addition, the Lord plainly states that "Scripture cannot be broken"⁵. Clearly, He was speaking of the Scriptures at hand, the O.T., the Tenach^f.

Hence, acknowledging the irrefutable fact that NOT all has been fulfilled as yet⁶, the pattern of salvation and the Blue-Print for the building of G-d's Spiritual House are vital, as are the predictions of the holy prophets⁷. Accordingly we shall examine both the pattern and the Blue-Print, in conjunction with the New Testament, which by the way, should more appropriately be called, the New Covenant^g.

The Rapture is probably one of the most disputed, yet least understood, Bible prophecies. Generally, Evangelicals and in particular Charismatics, speak of a one-time event, and all cheer, and shout and clap with joyous anticipation. The Rapture has become the No. 1 "pain-pill" for American saints because... praise G-d, before the Tribulation arrives with its trials and suffering, G-d will take them all out --- or so they hope. This, however, is NOT what the Scriptures promise. On the contrary:

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsley on my account. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven..."

"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you and defame you on account of the Son of A-dam (Man). Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven..."⁸

"But --- woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their forefathers did to the false prophets."⁹

So it is that some are destined for suffering and some for martyrdom, these being their works¹⁰ which  G-d has prepared for them beforehand¹¹. Thus are the twelve huge gates of Heavenly Jerusalem created, each gate being made of pearl, which is produced only through suffering. And the city and its streets are made from pure gold, transparent as glass¹², whose purity is achieved only through repeated firings. 

Already many saints have suffered severe persecution in Communist countries, and others still face great hardships and dangers under Moslem rule. Scripture promises us that we shall be co-heirs with Messiah and share in His glory --- provided we also share in His suffering¹³. We are told to rejoice in the fact that our names are recorded in heaven¹⁴ and to comfort each other with the promise of eternal life¹⁵. We are assured that we are not destined for wrath¹⁶ --- provided we keep awake and sober. We are given exceedingly great and wonderful promises¹⁷ --- provided we conquer, overcome, persevere and endure!

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