22. Insights to the Book of Revelation
I began studying more in depth the Book of Revelation recently. In July 2016, as I anticipated sounding the trumpet of God and releasing Satan with the black key and the sword of Raphael, I felt even more prompted to study in greater detail. Then Heavenly Father told me on 7-24-2016 that he would answer questions I had about the Book of Revelation during the next week!
The Book of Revelation has always been a very confusing book of scripture to me, so this would be wonderful to receive insights from God! I was very busy and was able to get a weeks' extension from Heavenly Father, until 8-7-2016. I tried to take advantage of every free moment I had, to study and ask questions. I was able to ask lots of questions in this way, concerning the contents of six main chapters of the Book of Revelation, from chapters 6 to 12. It seemed like so much new information was coming into my head that I felt I was going to pop! I finally stopped asking with the intent to start reviewing all that I received.
What I have listed below is my compilation of what I have received, in the order I received the answers. I did not ask questions in any given order, but I did write everything down. In fact, now that I go over these questions, it seems like I asked them randomly and 'out of order'! I would read and study as I was able, and then find more and more questions.
I wondered how God would answer these many questions. For example, when I asked about the seven thunders, I had no idea what it could be–not even remotely. I even looked up some ideas online and came back with a big zero! However, when I asked in faith about the seven thunders (see Revelation 10:4), thoughts just naturally started coming to my mind, and I started writing. It was surprising to me what I wrote, and it seemed very logical. Clear answers seemed to come so naturally, without me forcing anything–the words just flowed and flowed. This is how many of the longer answers came.
There were also the 'yes-no' questions. When I would pose the question, I would wait, and just be very open, trying to perceive what the direction and answer from God would be. When it came, it was very clear and definite. I wrote down the answer, and moved on to the next thought.
I hope you enjoy these insights to the Book of Revelation! I especially do not want you to take them at face value from me, without asking yourself the truthfulness of everything. I know we are supposed to test all things, and get our direct answer from God, not trusting another (see JST Mark 9:44). I too am one that you should not trust, without the confirming voice of the Lord, to your heart and mind.
None of these words should be construed to be direct words from God. They were received in my mind and heart, and then written by me, in words and phrases I am familiar with.
Let me know of your questions too, and thoughts. These are very scary descriptions in the Book of Revelation, with a portent of war, lots of suffering, plagues of all kinds, and death. I believe we healing angels will be fully protected, and actually will go at times, in our spirits (in an unconscious state), into very ugly and distressed situations, to help God heal his children. This is a great mission of relief and love, in administering healing to our fellow brothers and sisters.
We may not understand the purposes of God in these cleansing and wrapping-up times before the second coming. I think we don't need to understand most of it. However, it is very faith-promoting to understand basic events as they unravel. It gives me a boost of confidence to know that God is so fully in charge, and that all will turn out so wonderfully well for us who follow God in faith.
Much love,
R
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A. 1. There is a lot of information about the Book of Revelation in this post #21 (click here). These were received in the month of July, 2016, prior to the blowing of the trumpet of God on 7-31-2016.
2. Joseph Smith Translation, Revelation 12:1-17
Note: I have duplicated the entire chapter below. See my comments in italics. Notice the verse changes from the way it appears in the King James Version.
1. And there appeared a great sign in heaven, in the likeness of things on the earth; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.
R: We are told that what follows is a likeness of things in heaven as in earth. This is one theme for the entire chapter. This chapter is divided into what occured in heaven (v 1-8) and what later follows on earth (v 9-17). The symbolism is the same in both sections.
2 And the woman being with child, cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
3 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron; and her child was caught up unto God and his throne.
4 And there appeared another sign in heaven; and behold, a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman which was delivered, ready to devour her child after it was born.
5 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she had a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore years.
6 And there was war in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought against Michael;
7 And the dragon prevailed not against Michael, neither the child, nor the woman which was the church of God, who had been delivered of her pains, and brought forth the kingdom of our God and his Christ.
8 Neither was there place found in heaven for the great dragon, who was cast out; that old serpent called the devil, and also called Satan, which deceiveth the whole world; he was cast out into the earth; and his angels were cast out with him.
3. R: Verses 1-8 are a description of what happened in heaven and what happened on earth, since the beginning, for there is a likeness of things in heaven as in earth (verse 1). There was a church of God in heaven and on earth (the woman is the church of God, see verse 7), who figuratively gave birth to Christ who was to rule all nations (verse 3). Satan was also in heaven and on earth, who here is described as the red dragon with ten horns and seven crowns upon his heads (see Revelation 12:3). There was a war in heaven, between the archangel Michael and the righteous, and Satan and his hosts. Once Satan was cast down to earth in the beginning (verse 8), this was continued on earth.
4. However, there is another time that Satan has been cast down again to the earth, and it just happened on July 31st, 2016. This is when Satan and his hosts were cast down into the earth from the bottomless pit. This is covered in verses 9-17 below. This time Satan has gone forth into the earth with his fury, like never before. In verse 12, a voice calls out: 'woe to the inhabiters of the earth. . . for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath a short time.' This woe is the the same woe given in Revelation 9:12 after the 5th angel has sounded his trumpet of God. This is immediately after Satan and his hosts have been driven from the bottomless pit by Raphael.
5. The second casting out of Satan is akin to the first casting out Satan from heaven before this world was peopled. Similarly, there will also be a great persecution inspired by Satan against the church of God, and of those who have a testimony of Jesus. The church will flee also into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished a time, times and half a time, or 3 1/2 years (verse 14). The church will be protected somewhat from Satan. However, Satan will make war with those members of the church, and those who keep the commandments of God, and have a testimony of Jesus.
6. 9 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ;
10 For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
11 For they have overcome him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; for they loved not their own lives, but kept the testimony even unto death. Therefore, rejoice O heavens, and ye that dwell in them.
12 And after these things I heard another voice saying, Woe to the inhabiters of the earth, yea, and they who dwell upon the islands of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
13 For when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man-child.
14 Therefore, to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might flee into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
15 And the serpent casteth out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
16 And the earth helpeth the woman, and the earth openeth her mouth, and swalloweth up the flood which the dragon casteth out of his mouth.
17 Therefore, the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
B. . R's Personal Journal Entry, 8-3-2016 Wednesday
1. Q– About these four angels who have power over the four parts of the earth (Revelation 7:1-3 and D&C 77:8): Are these four angels now on the earth free to act in their stations to save life and destroy
A– Yes
Q– Are these four angels no longer 'holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.'?
A– Yes, they are no longer holding back the winds of the earth. The earth will now also be fully free to cleanse itself from the wickedness of her inhabitants. This is now the day for the earth to be sanctified.
2. See Moses 7:48: 'And it came to pass that Enoch looked upon the earth; and he heard a voice from the bowels thereof, saying: Wo, wo is me, the mother of men; I am pained, I am weary, because of the wickedness of my children. When shall I rest, and be cleansed from the filthiness which is gone forth out of me? When will my Creator sanctify me, that I may rest, and righteousness for a season abide upon my face?'
3. Q– In JST Revelation 12:14, where it says 'time, and times, and half a time', is that really 3 1/2 years in mortal time?
A– Yes
Q– Will Christian people be persecuted for 3 1/2 years by Satan and those inspired by Satan?
A– Yes
4. Q– During this period, will the LDS church also go through intense persecution, a very difficult time?
A– Yes
Q– Will the actions in Libya with ISIS and the bombing by the US military the the start of the 5-month torture and privations, spoken of in Revelation 9:1-12?
A– Yes
5. Q– When does the 3 1/2 year period of persecution begin against all Christians worldwide?
A– The 3 1/2 years all started from the loosening of Satan and his fallen spirits on 7-31-2016. This is the point that persecution begins against the LDS and all Christ-believing Christians worldwide.
Q– I am still unclear about protection from Satan for the clients that healing angels are sent to help heal. How long are their clients protected from Satan?
A– During their healing session.
6. Q– After their healing session, when the healing angel departs, are they protected still?
A– No. To continue their protection, the client needs to pray to the Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, for continued protection against the adversary. Then they need to live a faithful Christian life.
Q– How long is the first woe in Revelation 9:12?
A– 3 1/2 years.
7. Q– Does the 6th angel Gabriel sound his trumpet on 3-23-2017?
A– Yes
Q– Can I share this date with the healing angels?
A– Yes
8. Q– Am I able to know when Michael, the mighty 7th angel, will sound?
A– No, for when he sounds, as spoken in Revelation chapter 11, it heralds the glorious events of the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ. No man knoweth the day nor the hour, 'no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only' (Matthew 24:36).
Q– I read about the healing of the Dead Sea yesterday. Is that part of the sanctification and cleansing of the earth?
A– Yes. Changes like this will continue to occur worldwide.
Q– For my upcoming class, shall I write any individual to come?
A– No. Those who need to come will be inspired to come.
9. Q– Might I find out more how I attach the 1,000-year seal over the top of the bottomless pit?
A– Yes! This occurs after the second coming of Jesus Christ. After Satan is chained and bound in the pit, and all his hosts have retreated there with him, before the silver lightning of the sword of Raphael, then come to the center of the pit at the top of the opening. Command in the name of Jesus Christ, for a permanent seal to contain Satan and his host for 1,000-years, over the entire opening of the pit. This will then be in-place until you, Raphael, unlock it again with the black key. This seal will at that time be created, and will contain Satan and all of his fallen spirits in the pit for 1,000 years. During this time, they will never afflict or torment mankind on the earth.
10. When the 1,000 years are finished, unlock the seal with the black key, then go to the edge of the pit, and touch the seal with the tip of your sword, as you have just done on 7-31-2016. The seal will then disappear. Then we three will go into the pit and release Satan from his chain. We will then go to the furthest point where no more fallen spirits are located, deep in the pit. Activate the silver lightning again, as we three ascend to the top of the pit. All of Satan and his hosts will completely evacuate the pit. They will be free on the earth again for a little season. Then they will come to the great battle with Michael, the chief archangel, and the hosts of heaven. This battle is discussed in D&C 88:111-115 and Revelation 20:7-10.
11. Q– The fifth angel mentioned in D&C 88:103-104: is this Raphael, the fifth angel in Revelation 9:1?
A– Yes
Q– Is the fifth angel in D&C 88:109-110, also Raphael? Will he reveal the secret acts of men in the period of 1 BC to 1,000 AD?
A– Yes and Yes
12. Q– D&C 88:110: The seventh angel who declares that time is no longer–is this the same event as described in Revelation 10:6?
A– Yes. It is Michael, the mighty archangel, who declares this.
Q– The little book that John received from the seventh angel–is that John's commission to write the Book of Revelation?
A– Yes, it is his mission to write these things to all peoples and nations.
13. Here is a synopsis of when I, the fifth angel, Raphael, blow my trumpet of God:
1. On 7-31-2016 (Revelation 9:1)
2. After Michael sounds his trumpet, the first time, after the second half hour of silence (see D&C 88:95). All of the archangels will sound their trumpets together at the glorious second coming of Jesus Christ when the face of the Lord is unveiled.
3. When the hour of judgment is come (D&C 88:103-104)
4. Revealing the works of the fifth thousand years, from 1 BC to 1,000 AD, spanning the birth and death of Jesus Christ (Note: there is no 0 AD, so the year AD 1 immediately follows the year 1 BC).
Then, when Michael sounds his trumpet, as recorded in D&C 88:110, and states that Satan shall be bound, then I go with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, with the chain they give me, and bind Satan in the bottomless pit (Revelation 20:1-3)
14. Q– Are the seven angels in Revelation chapter 16, with the vials of plagues, the same seven angels with the trumpets of God?
A– No, these are different angels.
Q– When Michael blows (D&C 88:110), is this my signal to get the chain and bind Satan?
A– Yes! At the sounding of his trumpet and his words, go to the domed room, and Heavenly Father and Jesus will give you the chain and accompany you to seize Satan, to put him in the bottomless pit. You will route the remainder of the fallen spirits into the pit also, and set a seal upon the top of the pit at that time.
Q– Should I find the names of the three unknown archangels?
A– Yes
C. R's Personal Journal Entry, 8-4-2016 Thursday
1. I have lots more to write in here from my pocket journal:
I just received a text from Emily (not her real name, a student in one of my classes) who wrote and asked me what was the great earthquake in the 6th seal. I didn't know specifically. She said 'I feel like the last great earthquake was the legalization of same-sex marriage.' I then re-read the passage in Revelation 6:12: 'And behold when he had opened the sixth seal, and lo, there was a great earthquake.'
2. I silently prayed about whether Emily was right, and I felt very assured that she was correct! Thank you Emily for being so intuitive!
There are now lots of actual earthquakes in the world, but the legalization of same-sex marriage on June 26, 2015 was the great earthquake!
The moon turned to blood, and the total solar eclipse happened after this same-sex marriage legalization earthquake, on September 27-28, 2015.
3. Q– Concerning the earthquake in Revelation 8:5, when the angel with the censer throws fire to the earth–is this literally an earthquake?
A– Yes
For the first, second, third and fourth angels who sound their trumpets, and there follows afterwards calamities–are these literal calamities?
Revelation 8:7-12
verse 7, first angel:
hail and fire mingled with blood cast to the earth: not literal
1/3 part of the trees burned up: yes literal
4. verse 8, second angel:
a great mountain burning with fire cast into the sea: not literal, but indicating nuclear contamination of some kind in the oceans
1/3 part of sea became blood: not literal
verse 9, 1/3 part of sea creatures die: yes literal
1/3 part of ships destroyed: yes literal, in wars and calamities
5. verses 10-11, third angel:
a great star from heaven, burning as a lamp, fell upon rivers and fountains of water, called wormwood: not literal, but nuclear fallout
water made bitter: yes literal
verse 12, fourth angel:
1/3 part of sun, 1/3 part of moon, 1/3 part of stars, 1/3 part of day and night darkened: yes literal. I believe this is by reason of nuclear clouds and volcanic ash, etc.
6. Q– In Revelation 8:13: was there an angel flying through the heavens between the fourth and fifth angels, that I did not see or hear?
A– Yes! This was on 7-31-2016 before 6 am in the morning, before you, Raphael, sounded. You were asleep.
9. Q– In Revelation 9:5-11: In John's account, the locusts were prepared for battle, and tortured people for five months. They didn't really destroy the land, just hurt the people. Is this referring in part to ISIS in Libya? The news reported on 8-1-2016 that this is now happening in Sirte, Libya where the US started bombing, either on Sunday or Monday (see news report here). The fifth angel blew on Sunday.
A– Yes!
10. Q– Are the four angels which are bound in the river Euphrates, the same four angels who have power to save life and destroy? (see Revelation 7:1 and D&C 77:8)
A– Yes. These angels have power over the four parts of the earth (this includes all of the earth, to the north, east, south, west) to whom the first four angels blew their trumpets of God.
11. Q– What does it mean that they have the everlasting gospel to commit to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people?
A– Once the nations are opened because of war and desolations, the everlasting gospel will be preached to these areas by the 144,000 who are sealed and translated (see D&C 77:11). These are high priests, ordained after the priesthood, to administer the gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue and people. These are ordained by the angels to whom is given power over the nations of the earth. Their mission is to bring as many as will come to the Church of the Firstborn. This is not the LDS church, but the celestial church, which will be headquartered on the earth in Jackson County, Missouri.
12. Q– Concerning the little for book John, in the 10th chapter of Revelation and in D&C 77:14: Is this John's commission?
A– Yes. He had two missions:
1. To write the book of Revelation to all people.
2. To help gather the tribes of Israel (10 tribes), as Elias, to complete and restore all things. He is among them now as a translated being.
13. Q– Concerning the two witnesses (Revelation 11:3-12 and D&C 77:15): Are these truly 'raised up' to the Jewish nation in the last days?
A– Yes
Q– Are these native Jewish people?
A– Yes
14. Q– Are these latter-day apostles in the LDS Church?
A– No
Q– Is the 200,000,000 man army (two hundred thousand thousand, Revelation 9:16) predominantly of the Arab nations?
A– Yes
15. Q– Are 1/3 of men killed literally in the area of battle (Revelation 9:18)?
A– Yes, this is 1/3 killed locally. This is not 1/3 killed worldwide. The rest of mankind in that area, which remain alive, generally do not repent.
Q– Concerning Revelation 10:1-3: The seventh angel comes with a little book in his hand. In verse 3 he cries with a loud voice, and seven thunders then utter their voices. What are the seven thunders, and why did they utter their voices? Might I know about the seven thunders and what they say?
A– Yes
16. Q– Are the seven thunders about what has happened on the seven continents of the world?
A– Yes! The seven continents report back to the seventh angel through the seven thunders, in this order:
1. Asia
2. Australia/Oceania
3. Africa
4. South America
5. Antarctica
6. Europe
7. North America. This is the seventh thunder since is choice to the Lord.
17. Q– What do the thunders contain? Current events and happenings of that continent, and how it is becoming cleansed and sanctified for the second coming?
A– Yes!
18. Q– Do the thunders relate to the oceans of the world?
A– No, only to the land. This is why the left foot of the seventh angel was on the land. The right foot was on the sea because the oceans divide the continents and also connect the continents together. In this way, the loud voice of the seventh angel is able to reach all of the continents where all peoples are living. It is like a return-and-report of the thunders to Adam, the first man, who is also Michael, the mighty archangel, the Ancient of Days.
Each thunder reports what has happened on its continent to Adam, or Michael, for it to be prepared for the return of Jesus Christ.
19. For North America, when the seventh thunder sounds, it will report that the land has been cleansed, that Babylon the great has fallen, and that the New Jerusalem has been established in the midst of the land. This will occur after the 3 1/2 years of persecution against the saints and Christians who are upon the land is completed.
20. The details of what will happen to the land of America is found in Isaiah chapter 19 (Egypt is the codeword for the United States), chapter Isaiah 13 (Babylon, predominantly in the United States), Isaiah chapter 10 (Assyria, codeword primarily for Russia, the invader to the United States), and finally Isaiah 28 (Ephraim, LDS church members).
21. Daniel 12:1-3 states that Michael will stand up in a time of trouble, such as 'never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, everyone that shall be found written in the book.' This deliverance of the LDS and Christian people occurs after the 3 1/2 years of great persecution and difficulty. See Daniel 7:25: 'And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of times.' (meaning 3 1/2 years).
22. Also Daniel 7:21-22: 'I beheld the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them; Until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.'
23. The seventh thunder will speak of these 3 1/2 years of persecution against the LDS and Christian people in the land of America, and that they are finally freed, and the righteous people sufficiently humbled and purified to possess the kingdom. The seventh thunder will also tell of the cleansing of the land, by the invading army of Assyria which will destroy the government of the United States and Babylon, which made all nations drink of her wickedness (see Revelation 18:3). The seventh thunder will then tell how God has 'punish(ed) the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria.' (Isaiah 10:12). The land has now been cleansed.
The other six thunders that utter their voices precede the voice of the seventh thunder.
24. Once all the thunders have thus reported, and it is satisfying to the mighty seventh angel, then he will lift up his hand to heaven, as recorded in Revelation 10:5. Then shall there appear a great sign in heaven (D&C 88:93), then the seventh angel shall sound his trump (D&C 88:94) wherein he states 'that great church, the mother of abominations . . . she who sitteth upon many waters, and upon the islands of the sea, she is bound in bundles; her bands are made strong, no man can loose them; therefore, she is ready to be burned. And he shall sound his trump both long and loud, and all nations shall hear it.' After this, there shall be silence in heaven for the space of half an hour as described in D&C 88:95. This is then the glorious second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
25. Q– Regarding Revelation 7:11-17: In verse 11, John refers to angels who stood around the throne. In verse 13, one of the elders asked 'what are these arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?' Are these the healing angels, that were gathered inside God's temple in the celestial kingdom on 5-13-2016 during the energy class I had Utah County, Utah, just before the great battle with Satan?
A– Yes!
26. Note: Here is what I wrote on 5-13-2016 in my journal that I am referring to (see it here).
'Then, we all viewed ourselves taking her remotely to the healing waters at God's Loving Healing Center and immersed her, like we had just done to Janice earlier. We took the sacrament of bread and wine which was just then administered by the Savior, while we were all standing on the water of the lake. Then we were instantly transported together to God's Celestial Temple to the north, in a prayer circle arrangement that just started happening. It was truly awesome to participate in this with these lovely souls! I felt in the temple that we were soon surrounded by all of the healing angels in an amazing experience! Jesus was the center of it all. It was very remarkable!'
27. Q– Concerning Revelation 7:14-17: Is this talking about the healing angels?
A– Yes
Q– Does this include other angels besides healing angels?
A– No
28. Q– Concerning Revelation 7:14: If these are the healing angels, have we really come out of 'great tribulation, and have we washed our robes white in the blood of the Lamb'?
A– Yes! Each of the lives of the healing angels has had lots of trials to help refine them. Their robes are white, meaning purified by the atonement of Jesus Christ. These also serve God day and night in his temple and surrounding area, God's Loving Healing Center. These serve God as holy conduits in the unconscious, remote spirit realm, where they do as God desires, in sending forth great healing for God's children in mortality.
29. Q– Concerning Revelation 7:16: Does this mean we will not be hungry, thirsty or get sunburned? Is that literal for us in the flesh?
A– No, this is not literal in the flesh. It refers to God providing for them fully, protecting them by his power, and blessing them abundantly in their lives so they can be free to act as pure conduits for God's power in healing and blessing his children to whom he sends them. See also verse 17 where Jesus leads them. The healing waters are called living waters by John. The fountain is on the north side of the temple, and divides into three rivers. The one representing Heavenly Mother flows around the east side of the temple, then goes on the south side, then goes underground to the lake at God's Loving Healing Center. All are healing and living waters from the fountains at the temple. See this link 'Immerse yourself in God's healing waters'
30. Q– Is the torture by the locusts who torture, for five months–is this a full-out war? Or is it slow torture, no major killing in a battle?
A– No, it is not a battle, but torture, terror, infiltration and control. Once the five months are over, then war may begin.
Q– Will war begin once the sixth angel sounds?
A– Yes. He will sound on 3-23-2017.
31. Q– Concerning Revelation 9:15: Four angels are loosed to slay 1/3 of mankind for an hour, a day, a month, and a year. So will this war last about 396 days total?
A– Yes
Q– My left shoulder is paining me again! Is this significant, and should I do something about this?
A– No, it is not significant.
32. Q– Is it Satan's influence?
A– No
Q– Is it from all the spiritual guidance I am receiving from God, coming in on my left side?
A– Yes
D. R's Personal Journal Entry, 8-6-2016 Saturday
1. More from my pocket journal yesterday on Friday:
Q– Who are the multitudes of people, which no man could number, that John saw after the sealing of the 144,000 in Revelation 7:9-10?
A– These are those to whom the 144,000 preached the everlasting gospel, who were gathered to the church of the Firstborn. These came out of every nation, kindred, people and tongue. These were shown to John in the future, as the fruits of the efforts of the 144,000.
2. Q– Concerning Revelation 7:11-17: Are these the healing angels who fell before the throne (the temple of God) and worshipped God?
A– Yes. These are all the healing angels who gathered to the temple in the afternoon of May 13, 2016 in your class in Utah County, Utah. These serve God day and night as holy conduits for God's healing power (verse 15). The living waters are the healing waters from the fountain on the north side of the temple. God will heal them in the healing waters (verse 17). This was all done in the sixth seal, before the opening of the seventh seal.
Q– Revelation 10:7: What is the mystery of God?
A– This is the revealing of the secret acts of men in the earth's temporal existence (see D&C 88:108-110).
3. Q– What does it mean that time is no longer? Isn't this the period where there will be 1,000 years of peace, which is a period of time?
A– See D&C 88:100 and Revelation 10:8: 'Time is no longer' means that this is the end of telestial existence, or the end of the first 6,000 years of man on the earth. The new reckoning will be in terrestrial time, as the Article of Faith 10 states: 'and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisical glory.' The earth will be like it was in the Garden of Eden, where telestial time had not yet begun.
4. Q– Why was the little book which John ate (Revelation 10:8-10) bitter to his belly and sweet to his mouth?
A– See D&C 77:14. This was a mission and an ordinance for John, to gather the tribes of Israel. The bitterness in the belly means it will be difficult for John, taking him nearly 2,000 years before he can really fulfill his mission. The sweetness in his mouth is the knowledge and assurance that he has this great mission to gather Israel. For John, he will need to exercise patience in the fulfilling of his role and mission.
5. Q– Is the mission of an Elias for John as recorded in D&C 77:14, the same Elias as D&C 77:9 and Revelation 7:2, with the angel ascending from the East?
A– No, these are not the same persons. However, both have roles of Elias, or preparing the way before the coming of Christ.
6. Q– Who sealed the 144,000 on their foreheads?
A– The angel ascending from the east (Revelation 8:2 and D&C 77:9) and the four angels (Revelation 7:1 and D&C 77:8).
Concerning Revelation chapter 11:
Q– Revelation 11:2: Are the 42 months the same time period as the 3 1/2 years in verse 3?
A– Yes, the same period of time.
7. Q– Why is there 3 1/2 days that the two dead prophets lie in the streets? (Revelation 11:7-11). Is it related to the 3 1/2 years?
A– As the two prophets kept away Satan and the beast by the power of God for 3 1/2 years, so in 3 1/2 days will they be overcome by Satan and the beast. This shows the greater power of God for 3 1/2 years, versus the lesser power of Satan for 3 1/2 days. God is the ultimate victor in duration and power, for he has power over the waters and plagues. He trumps Satan when after the very short 3 1/2 days of celebration over the death of these prophets, the prophets stand on their feet and return to God–another defeat for Satan and the beast. God is always the victor!
Q– Revelation 11:1: Is this the temple of God in Jerusalem that will be built there?
A– Yes.
8. I have decided to absorb what direction and impressions and answers I received on the Book of Revelation now, and not ask for more at this time. I have asked lots of questions concerning Revelation chapters 6-12. If I come to understand these chapters now, then I might in the future ask for information on Revelation chapters 13-19, another six chapters.
E. R's Personal Journal Entry, 8-7-2016 Sunday
1. I want to write in here what happened at sacrament today. While meditating, I went to God's Loving Healing Center, in the air, high up above the lake and facing the temple. I heard the sacrament prayer and made my covenant while on my knees in the air. My head was at the same level as the spire of the temple, some distance away. As soon as I partook of the bread, Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother on his left side, and Jesus Christ on his right side, all came in front of me, a little higher elevated in the air. Heavenly Father spoke to me words like this:
2. 'Raphael, I accept your covenant that you have made today. You have blown the trumpet of God one week ago, and have released Satan in his fury on the earth. This is an important juncture for many events which are coming quickly on the face of the earth.
You have also received lots of directives and answers to your questions concerning the Book of Revelation. It is best now to absorb what you have received, until more is given. You may write these directions and share them with the healing angels.
In a week and a half, you will have your energy class. This is the last class that you will give for some time.' (When he said this, I felt it would be a few years.)
3. He continued:
'I will gather those who will attend in person to this class in Utah County. I will also conduct the class. In addition, I will have every healing angel attend in the spirit during the entire class. Have someone take notes, and then share this with the healing angels on your website. Our presence' (he spread his arms to include Heavenly Mother on his left and Jesus Christ on his right) 'will be with you in this class in great abundance.
We love you, Raphael, and each of our beloved healing angels!'
These three healers remained poised in front of me for some time, until I was passed the water by the Deacons. When I partook, I was again in the sacrament meeting, and didn't see God again before me in that meeting."