https://www.wnd.com/2024/12/phenomenal-prophecy-future-hidden-jesus-first-appearance/
Psalm 119:130 — "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple."
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I can't reproduce the author's proprietary explanations from the book itself, but I can walk through the major "conundrums" the article lists and give you the mainstream biblical explanations that are widely taught in historic Christianity. That way you can see what is textually solid versus what likely depends on the author's private interpretive system.
Here are the major ones mentioned:
1. The Beast, the Number of the Beast, and the Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13)
Mainstream views fall into four categories:
Preterist: Refers to Nero Caesar (666 via Hebrew gematria).
Historicist: Symbol of corrupt world empires or church-state systems.
Futurist: A coming Antichrist figure and literal or technological mark.
Idealist: Symbol of worldly systems opposed to God in every age.
The number 666 likely symbolizes incomplete or counterfeit perfection (falling short of God's "seven").
2. Water into Wine on the Third Day (John 2)
"Third day" echoes resurrection timing.
Six stone jars (six = number of man/incompletion) filled to the brim may symbolize the old covenant system being fulfilled.
Wine represents joy and covenant blessing (Isaiah 25:6).
The miracle points to transformation—old purification rituals fulfilled in Christ.
3. Jesus in a Manger in Bethlehem
Bethlehem = "House of Bread."
Manger = feeding trough.
John 6: Jesus as the Bread of Life.
This is classic typology: Christ is spiritual nourishment.
4. Blind Man and Mud (John 9)
Jesus uses clay and saliva.
Echo of Genesis 2:7 (God forming man from dust).Many theologians see this as symbolic of new creation—Jesus re-creates sight.
5. "Three Days" Pattern
Appears repeatedly:
Jonah in the fish
Hosea 6:2
Jesus in the tomb
"Third day" often symbolizes divine completion, deliverance, or resurrection.
6. "Let There Be Light"
John 1 connects creation light with Christ as the true Light.
Light symbolizes revelation, truth, life, and salvation.
7. Three Days of Darkness in Egypt
Exodus 10: Darkness over Egypt, light in Goshen.
Commonly interpreted as judgment on false gods and symbolic separation between belief and unbelief.
8. Second Passover (Numbers 9)
Provision for those unclean at the first Passover.
Some see this as a picture of God's extended mercy and opportunity.
9. "Outer Darkness"
Appears in Matthew.
Represents separation from God, exclusion from the kingdom, and final judgment.
10. David and Goliath
Historically: Israel vs. Philistines.
Typologically: Christ (David) defeating sin and death (Goliath) on behalf of His people.
11. Jonah
Jesus Himself interprets Jonah as a sign of resurrection (Matthew 12:40).
Three days in the fish = prefigurement of Christ's burial.
12. Serpents Crawling (Genesis 3:14)
Judgment imagery.
Symbolizes humiliation and defeat of Satan.
13. Pagan Tribes (Canaanites, Amorites, etc.)
Historically real nations.
Some interpret them spiritually as representing sinful patterns or spiritual opposition.
Now here's the key distinction:
Historic Christianity affirms typology when Scripture itself supports it (e.g., Paul calling Christ the "last Adam," or Jesus referencing Jonah). Where the article's author may go further is suggesting nearly every detail encodes hidden future prophecy. That's where interpretations move from text-supported typology into speculative allegory.
If your interest is theological discernment: the safest ground is where Scripture explicitly makes the connection. When the Bible itself says, "This was a sign," or "This fulfilled," that's firm footing.