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http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/wonder/whats-rarer-than-a-blue-moon-a-strawberry-moon/vi-AAhjndW Kind of cool. Maybe I'll celebrate tonight with some angel food cake and some whipped cream and strawberries!

Rossw: Let us look at Priscila, in Acts 18: Read verses 24 - 16. Here we see a Jew, Apollos, who was converted to Christianity (vs 25). He is described as a mighty preacher (vs. 24). He worked very hard to convert others to Christianity (vs 25 & 26). But, Apollos had not advanced in his understanding of Christianity beyond what John the Baptist had taught (vs 25). So, two people took him under their wing and began to instruct him in the advanced learning that he needed (vs. 26). Those two people were Aquila and Priscilla (vs 26). As a result of his advanced learning he went forth to proclaim more advanced teachings of the work and ministry of Christ (vs. 28). In this passage Priscilla is presented as much more than a tentmaker. See also Romans 16:3 where Priscilla and Aquila mentioned in their ministry to the Gentiles (vs 4). See also I Cor. 16;19 where Priscila and Aquila are presented as being leaders of a house church. NOTE: The names Prisca and Priscila are the same person as Prisca is a shortened form of the word Priscila.

In Matt 24:15-20, Jesus explained that when the AoD spoken of by Daniel the prophet is set up in the holy place, those in Judea must flee to the mountains, those in the rooftops must not go inside the house to get anything, those in the fields should not return to their houses to get their clothes. Instead, they must flee hastily. Why? I believe there will only be ONE, and ONLY 1, great tribulation based on what our Lord Himself said. This unique great tribulation will occur when the AoD is set up. Since the great tribulation is unique, the AoD whose setting up will trigger its occurrence must necessarily be unique. In Daniel 12:1, 2, the great tribulation or time of distress will be at the time when God's people written in the book (of life?) are delivered and when the dead will be resurrected. These events are directly related with the 2nd coming.

I don't have any proof. I was just stating my current opinions and beliefs. Sorry I wasn't more clear. In fact, I will concede that it is feasible that the 70 weeks started in 457 BC; but my current belief is that the 70th week was cut off from the previous 69; and will be fulfilled someone in the future (at the revealing of the "anointed one" (lower-case letters purposely used; because I don't believe the "anointed one" is Christ).

Yes, I am aware that some ATS members support the ordination of women.

Christ's death on the the cross ended the OT priestly role. Recall the NT statement regarding the "priesthood of ALL believers" ? The role of pastors/ministers is one of servant leadership and not as priestly intercessors. Recall Jesus' statement about leadership, not to lord it over others as the pagan rulers do. But the most compelling NT statement about women in leadership is Paul's endorsement of Phoebe. He instructs the believers in Rome to follower her direction, as one who he was appointing to lead them. And he specifically states that she was a leader of many, including himself. The key Greek word is prostatis, a word that without question means leader, a "governess". In its verb form it is consistently throughout Scripture translated as "to rule, lead or govern". In its masculine noun form in reference to men, it is translated as "ruler".

Actually, I have liked how the Aish Rabbi writes over the time I come here to read his counsel. Personally, I like reading a believer writing from another slant without going overboard in exaggeration or really wrong teachings. I take into account he is speaking from another culture than my christian upbringing (and different from SDA mindset) but I learn from his deep insights none-the-less.

Didn't Huldah advise King Josiah on spiritual matters?

What is more rare than a Blue Moon: A full moon that happens on the day of the summer solstice--which is today, June 20, 2016. The last time that this happened was in 1967. [NOTE: I am aware that some say it last happened in 1948.] The next time this will happen in in 2062.

No one would EVER try to say that Samuel, Elisha, Elijah or Jeremiah were not in leadership positions. Yet Deborah couldn't be because she was a woman? She was a prophetess just the same as the men.

if you are referring to Genesis 3:16 then tell that to Moses he wrote it.

In Daniel, where the Master Teacher referred to, "abomination" is from the Hebrew #WQvi (shiqquts). As used in the OT, #WQvi refers to idols or images of pagan deities which they worship like, Chemosh, Astoreth, etc. (see 1 Kings 11:5,7; 2 Kings 23:13). There is only ONE (1) image in the whole Scriptures that will cause desolation to the end-time people of God, the image of the beast.