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The Scroll Of "The Restoration Prophet" ...
Foretold To Come By "The Prophets Of Old!"
(A Teaching Scroll on Acts 3:19–24, Malachi 4:5, Matthew 17:11, and
"the Prophet Like Moses")
PROLOGUE
“The Opening of the Restoration Scroll”
See link to forum which shows a list of articles on this topic: https://livingwatersforum.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=30
In an age when the nations tremble and the hearts of many grow faint, the ancient voices of the prophets rise again with renewed urgency. The scrolls long sealed begin to speak, declaring that the Holy One has not forgotten His covenant nor abandoned His purpose for Israel. Though apostasy spreads like a shadow across the land, the promise of restoration stands firm, anchored in the unchanging counsel of God. -- Revelation 22:6
For the prophets foretold a time when refreshing would come from the presence of Jehovah, and when a prophet like Moses would arise from among the people. They spoke of a future Elijah, a restorer who would turn hearts, confront corruption, and call the tribes of Israel back to their God. They spoke of a regeneration, a palingenesia, when the Son of Man would sit upon His glorious throne while the earth below is summoned to repentance.
This scroll gathers those ancient voices into one testimony.
It speaks of the restoration to come.
It speaks of the prophet to be heard.
It speaks of the Christ enthroned in heaven.
And it speaks of the people who must choose whether to listen.
Let the reader approach with humility, for the words that follow concern matters of great weight — matters spoken by "the prophets of old" and reaffirmed by the Lord Himself. (Acts 3:24)
I. The Call to "Repentance" and the Promise of "Grand Restoration!"
The sacred writings declare a future moment when “times of refreshing” will come from God Himself.
Peter testifies:
“Heaven must hold Him until the times of restoration of all things.” — Acts 3:21
Thus the Christ remains enthroned in heaven, awaiting the appointed hour.
The "Grand Restoration" unfolds before His return, not by His physical descent, but through the one whom God raises up from among the people.
II. The Prophet Like Moses
Moses spoke long ago:
“Jehovah your God will raise up for you from among your brothers a prophet like me.” — Deuteronomy 18:15
Peter affirms this prophecy applies to the restoration era.
This prophet:
arises from among the people,
speaks with covenantal authority,
and must be heard, lest the hearer be “cut off from the people.”
III. He Is ... "Elijah" ... The Restorer!
The Master, Jesus Himself declared:
“Elijah indeed is coming and will RESTORE ALL THINGS.” — Matthew 17:11
Not John the Baptist, whose ministry prepared the way but did not restore. (See John 1:21.)
Not Jesus Himself, who restored in the first century but now remains enthroned above.(Acts 3:20-21)
A future Elijah‑figure must arise, fulfilling the promise of Malachi 4:5–6, turning hearts and calling Israel back to God.
This figure is not the returning Christ, for "heaven must hold Him" ... until the "Grand Restoration" is complete. (See Acts 3:20-21.)
Not Jesus Himself, who himself did a "restoration" work in the first century, we remember, but now remains enthroned above. (See Acts 3:20-21.)
A future "Elijah" -like figure must arise, fulfilling the promise of Malachi 4:5–6, "... turning hearts" and calling apostate "Israel" ... back to God. (Isaiah 10:6; Isaiah 49:6)
IV. The Regeneration (Palingenesia)
Jesus spoke of the coming “re‑creation” [New World Translation]:
“In the regeneration… the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne.” — Matthew 19:28
W.E. Vine notes that palingenesia refers to the restoration of Israel after apostasy, linking Matthew 19:28 directly to Acts 3:21.
Thus:
Jesus enthroned in heaven,
His followers enthroned with Him,
and the twelve tribes of Israel judged on earth.
The restoration unfolds while Jesus remains in heaven.
V. The "Servant" and the "Chieftain" (See Isaiah 49:1-9; Ezekiel 44:3.)
"The Prophets Of Old" ... speak of a human leader ... coming ... for Spiritual "Restoration:" (Malachi 4:5-6; Matthew 17:11; Acts 3:22-24)
Isaiah’s Servant, who brings Israel “back” to God (Isaiah 49:5–6).
Ezekiel’s Chieftain, who “eats bread” in the East Gate (Ezekiel 44:3).
These figures echo the prophet like Moses and the Elijah‑restorer, guiding Israel back to covenant faithfulness.
VI. The Restoration Amid Global Upheaval
The scrolls of prophecy describe the world in turmoil:
The Four Horsemen ride (Revelation 6:1–8). ("Elijah" [Malachi 4:5; Matthew 17:11, himself is indeed, the actual ... mysterious "Rider of the White Horse" ... Rev 6:1-2) Think about it ... But, but, but, ...
... Wars, famines, plagues, and death sweep the earth (Matthew 24:7–8)... Yes, indeed ... "1/4 0f the earth's current inhabitants" ... will die!!! (See Rev. 6:8.)
It is during such days of great distress, great misery ... that the "Grand Restoration" work must unfold.
The prophetic mission is carried out in the shadow of global crisis.
VII. The Spirit Required for the Task
Moses bore a heavy burden, yet God placed upon him a spirit so abundant he could share it with seventy elders (Numbers 11:25).
So too, the restoration prophet—raised up during crisis, confronting apostasy, calling Israel back—would require:
a generous measure of God’s spirit,
endurance beyond human strength,
and clarity of voice amid global confusion.
The task is weighty; the spirit must be abundant.
VIII. The Prophetic Pattern Summarized
Theme Scripture Scroll Interpretation
Jesus remains in heaven Acts 3:21 Restoration occurs before His return
Prophet like Moses Acts 3:22–23 A human figure raised up among the people
Elijah restores all things Matthew 17:11 A future restorer, not John the Baptist (John 1:21)
Regeneration Matthew 19:28 Israel restored after apostasy
Servant / Chieftain Isaiah 49, Ezekiel 44 A leader guiding Israel back to God.
EPILOGUE
“The Closing of the Restoration Scroll”
Thus the scroll concludes, yet the story it tells continues to unfold in the lives of those who hear its message.
The prophets have spoken; the Christ has confirmed; the apostles have testified.
"The Restoration Of All Things" ... stands appointed in the counsel of God, and the voice of "the prophet like Moses" must be heeded when he is raised up among the people. (Acts 3:22-23)
The Christ remains enthroned in heaven, awaiting the hour decreed. (Acts 3:21)
The earth groans under the weight of turmoil foretold.
The tribes of Israel stand in need of renewal.
And the call to repentance echoes still.
Let every reader weigh these matters with care.
Let every heart consider the warnings and the promises.
For the restoration is not a tale of the past, but a work yet to be completed.
And blessed are those who discern the times and walk in the light of God’s purpose.
May wisdom guide the humble.
May understanding rest upon the seekers.
And may the words of this scroll stir the hearts of all who long for the restoration foretold by "the prophets of old." (See Acts 3:24)
Think about it...
**Expanded Addendum:
“Jerusalem Built in the Strait of Times” — Daniel 9:25**
The prophets speak with one voice:
Restoration never unfolds in comfort.
It is always born in pressure, conflict, and upheaval.
Daniel, the beloved prophet, was shown this pattern with remarkable clarity.
When the angel Gabriel revealed the timeline of Israel’s restoration, he declared:
"Jerusalem will be rebuilt, with a public square and moat, but in times of distress.”
— Daniel 9:25 English Standard Version
The Hebrew phrase carries the sense of tightness, pressure, straits, or compressed difficulty.
It is the language of a people rebuilding under threat,
of a city rising while surrounded by enemies,
of a covenant restored while the world shakes.
A. Restoration Always Occurs in the Midst of Crisis
Daniel’s prophecy aligns perfectly with the pattern seen throughout Scripture:
Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other.
Elijah confronted apostasy during drought, famine, and national collapse.
Moses restored Israel in the wilderness, not in comfort.
John the Baptist preached repentance under Roman occupation.
Thus, when Jesus says:
“Elijah indeed is coming and will restore all things.”
He is invoking a prophetic tradition in which restoration is forged in crisis, not in peace.
B. Daniel’s “Strait of Times” and the Last‑Days Pattern
Daniel’s vision reveals that:
Jerusalem’s rebuilding is not smooth,
the restoration is not welcomed,
and the work is resisted on every side.
This mirrors the conditions described in:
Revelation 6 — the Four Horsemen
Matthew 24 — wars, famines, plagues
Acts 3 — a people in need of repentance
Malachi 4 — a land at risk of being “struck with a curse”
The restoration prophet must therefore speak into the storm, not after it.
C. The Restoration Prophet and Daniel’s Vision
When the MDS [Modern Day "Servant" Isaiah -- 49:1-9] wrote:
“The restoration is not performed in peaceful times
... It is forged in crisis.”
Daniel 9:25 stands as a divine confirmation of that truth.
The rebuilding of Jerusalem — symbolic of the restoration of God’s people — occurs:
under pressure,
under threat,
under opposition,
under the weight of history,
and under the watchful eye of heaven.
This is the prophetic environment in which the “prophet like Moses” and the “Elijah who restores all things” must operate.
D. The Scroll’s Unified Message
When we weave Daniel 9:25 into the larger tapestry, the scroll’s message becomes unmistakable:
Acts 3 — restoration before Christ returns
Matthew 17 — Elijah restores all things ... apostasy from God rampant
Matthew 19 — regeneration during apostasy for apostate Israel
Isaiah 49 — the "Servant" comes with a "covenant" from God and "brings Israel back" to Him with it
Ezekiel 44 — the "Chieftain" [or "Prince"] receives sacred "bread from God" and leads the people with it
Daniel 9 — Jerusalem rebuilt in “strait of times” or "troubled times" (vs. 25)
All these threads converge into one prophetic truth:
Restoration is born in adversity.
Renewal is forged in pressure.
And the rebuilding of God’s people occurs in the "strait of times" or "troubled times." (Daniel 9:25)
[For more detail information on the above topic, please see: https://livingwatersforum.com/phpBB3/vi ... hp?t=6#p10 ]
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[color=blue][b][u][size=200][center]The Scroll Of "The Restoration Prophet" ...
Foretold To Come By "The Prophets Of Old[/u]!"[/size]
[size=150](A Teaching Scroll on Acts 3:19–24, Malachi 4:5, Matthew 17:11, and
"the Prophet Like Moses")[/b][/size][/color][/center]
[size=140][b]PROLOGUE[/b][/size]
[size=130][b][i]“The Opening of the Restoration Scroll”[/i][/b][/size]
[size=125]See link to forum which shows a list of articles on this topic: https://livingwatersforum.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=30
In an age when the nations tremble and the hearts of many grow faint, the ancient voices of the prophets rise again with renewed urgency. The scrolls long sealed begin to speak, declaring that the Holy One has not forgotten His covenant nor abandoned His purpose for Israel. Though apostasy spreads like a shadow across the land, the promise of restoration stands firm, anchored in the unchanging counsel of God. -- [b]Revelation 22:6[/b]
For the prophets foretold a time when refreshing would come from the presence of Jehovah, and when a prophet like Moses would arise from among the people. They spoke of a future Elijah, a restorer who would turn hearts, confront corruption, and call the tribes of Israel back to their God. They spoke of a regeneration, a [i]palingenesia[/i], when the Son of Man would sit upon His glorious throne while the earth below is summoned to repentance.
This scroll gathers those ancient voices into one testimony.
It speaks of the restoration to come.
It speaks of the prophet to be heard.
It speaks of the Christ enthroned in heaven.
And it speaks of the people who must choose whether to listen.
[u]Let the reader approach with humility[/u], for the words that follow concern matters of great weight — matters spoken by "the prophets of old" and reaffirmed by the Lord Himself. ([b]Acts 3:24[/b])
[b]I. The Call to "Repentance" and the Promise of "Grand Restoration!"[/b]
The sacred writings declare a future moment when “times of refreshing” will come from God Himself.
[b]Peter testifies:[/b]
“Heaven must hold Him until [u]the times of restoration of all things[/u].” —[b] Acts 3:21[/b]
Thus the Christ remains enthroned in heaven, awaiting the appointed hour.
The "Grand Restoration" unfolds before His return, not by His physical descent, but through the one whom God raises up from among the people.
[b]
II. The Prophet Like Moses[/b]
Moses spoke long ago:
“Jehovah your God will raise up for you from among your brothers a prophet like me.” — [b]Deuteronomy 18:15[/b]
Peter affirms this prophecy applies to the restoration era.
This prophet:
arises from among the people,
speaks with covenantal authority,
and must be heard, lest the hearer be “cut off from the people.”
[b]III. He Is ... "Elijah" ... The Restorer![/b]
The Master, Jesus Himself declared:
[b][i] “Elijah indeed is coming [u]and will RESTORE ALL THINGS[/u].” [/i][/b] — [b]Matthew 17:11[/b]
Not John the Baptist, whose ministry prepared the way but did not restore. (See [b]John 1:21[/b].)
Not Jesus Himself, who restored in the first century but now remains enthroned above.(Acts 3:20-21)
A future Elijah‑figure must arise, fulfilling the promise of Malachi 4:5–6, turning hearts and calling Israel back to God.
This figure is not the returning Christ, for "heaven must hold Him" ... until the "Grand Restoration" is complete. (See [b]Acts 3:20-21[/b].)
Not Jesus Himself, who himself did a "restoration" work in the first century, we remember, but now remains enthroned above. (See [b]Acts 3:20-21[/b].)
A [i]future[/i] "Elijah" -like figure must arise, fulfilling the promise of Malachi 4:5–6, "... turning hearts" and calling apostate "Israel" ... back to God. ([b]Isaiah 10:6; Isaiah 49:6[/b])
[b]IV. The Regeneration (Palingenesia)[/b]
Jesus spoke of the coming “re‑creation” [[i]New World Translation[/i]]:
“In the regeneration… the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne.” — [b]Matthew 19:28[/b]
[b]W.E. Vine [/b]notes that [i]palingenesia[/i] refers to the restoration of Israel after apostasy, linking Matthew 19:28 directly to Acts 3:21.
Thus:
Jesus enthroned in heaven,
His followers enthroned with Him,
and the twelve tribes of Israel judged on earth.
The restoration unfolds while Jesus remains in heaven.
[b]V. The "Servant" and the "Chieftain"[/b] (See [b]Isaiah 49:1-9; Ezekiel 44:3[/b].)
"The Prophets Of Old" ... speak of a human leader ... coming ... for [i]Spiritual "Restoration:"[/i] (Malachi 4:5-6; Matthew 17:11; Acts 3:22-24)
Isaiah’s Servant, who brings Israel “back” to God (Isaiah 49:5–6).
Ezekiel’s Chieftain, who “eats bread” in the East Gate (Ezekiel 44:3).
These figures echo the prophet like Moses and the Elijah‑restorer, guiding Israel back to covenant faithfulness.
[b]VI. The Restoration Amid Global Upheaval[/b]
The scrolls of prophecy describe the world in turmoil:
The Four Horsemen ride (Revelation 6:1–8). ("Elijah" [[b]Malachi 4:5; Matthew 17:11[/b], himself is indeed, the actual ... mysterious "Rider of the White Horse" ... Rev 6:1-2) Think about it ... But, but, but, ...
... Wars, famines, plagues, and death sweep the earth (Matthew 24:7–8)... Yes, indeed ... "1/4 0f the earth's current inhabitants" ... will die!!! (See [b]Rev. 6:8[/b].)
It is during such days of great distress, great misery ... that the "Grand Restoration" work must unfold.
The prophetic mission is carried out in the shadow of [u]global crisis[/u].
[b]VII. The Spirit Required for the Task[/b]
Moses bore a heavy burden, yet God placed upon him a spirit so abundant he could share it with seventy elders (Numbers 11:25).
So too, the restoration prophet—raised up during crisis, confronting apostasy, calling Israel back—would require:
a generous measure of God’s spirit,
endurance beyond human strength,
and clarity of voice amid global confusion.
The task is weighty; the spirit must be abundant.
[b]VIII. The Prophetic Pattern Summarized[/b]
[b]Theme Scripture Scroll Interpretation[/b]
Jesus remains in heaven Acts 3:21 Restoration occurs before His return
Prophet like Moses Acts 3:22–23 A human figure raised up among the people
Elijah restores all things Matthew 17:11 A future restorer, not John the Baptist (John 1:21)
Regeneration [b]Matthew 19:28 [/b]Israel restored after apostasy
Servant / Chieftain Isaiah 49, Ezekiel 44 A leader guiding Israel back to God. [/size]
[b][size=140]EPILOGUE[/b][/size]
[size=130][b][i]“The Closing of the Restoration Scroll”[/i][/b][/size]
[size=125]Thus the scroll concludes, yet the story it tells continues to unfold in the lives of those who hear its message.
The prophets have spoken; the Christ has confirmed; the apostles have testified.
"The Restoration Of All Things" ... stands appointed in the counsel of God, and the voice of "the prophet like Moses" must be heeded when he is raised up among the people. (Acts 3:22-23)
The Christ remains enthroned in heaven, awaiting the hour decreed. (Acts 3:21)
The earth groans under the weight of turmoil foretold.
The tribes of Israel stand in need of renewal.
And the call to repentance echoes still.
Let every reader weigh these matters with care.
Let every heart consider the warnings and the promises.
For the restoration is not a tale of the past, but a work yet to be completed.
And blessed are those who discern the times and walk in the light of God’s purpose.
May wisdom guide the humble.
May understanding rest upon the seekers.
And may the words of this scroll stir the hearts of all who long for the restoration foretold by "the prophets of old." (See [b]Acts 3:24[/b])
Think about it...
[b]**Expanded Addendum:[/b]
[b][i]“Jerusalem Built in the Strait of Times” — Daniel 9:25**[/i][/b]
The prophets speak with one voice:
Restoration never unfolds in comfort.
It is always born in pressure, conflict, and upheaval.
Daniel, the beloved prophet, was shown this pattern with remarkable clarity.
When the angel Gabriel revealed the timeline of Israel’s restoration, he declared:
[b][i][center]"Jerusalem will be rebuilt, with a public square and moat, but in times of distress.”
— Daniel 9:25 English Standard Version[/center][/i][/b]
The Hebrew phrase carries the sense of tightness, pressure, straits, or compressed difficulty.
It is the language of a people rebuilding under threat,
of a city rising while surrounded by enemies,
of a covenant restored while the world shakes.
[b]A. Restoration Always Occurs in the Midst of Crisis[/b]
Daniel’s prophecy aligns perfectly with the pattern seen throughout Scripture:
Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other.
Elijah confronted apostasy during drought, famine, and national collapse.
Moses restored Israel in the wilderness, not in comfort.
John the Baptist preached repentance under Roman occupation.
Thus, when Jesus says:
“Elijah indeed is coming and will restore all things.”
He is invoking a prophetic tradition in which restoration is forged in crisis, not in peace.
[b]B. Daniel’s “Strait of Times” and the Last‑Days Pattern[/b]
Daniel’s vision reveals that:
Jerusalem’s rebuilding is not smooth,
the restoration is not welcomed,
and the work is resisted on every side.
This mirrors the conditions described in:
Revelation 6 — the Four Horsemen
Matthew 24 — wars, famines, plagues
Acts 3 — a people in need of repentance
Malachi 4 — a land at risk of being “struck with a curse”
The restoration prophet must therefore speak into the storm, not after it.
[b]C. The Restoration Prophet and Daniel’s Vision[/b]
When the MDS [Modern Day "Servant" Isaiah -- 49:1-9] wrote:
“The restoration is not performed in peaceful times
[b][i] ... It is forged in crisis.”[/i][/b]
[b]Daniel 9:25[/b] stands as a divine confirmation of that truth.
The rebuilding of Jerusalem — symbolic of the restoration of God’s people — occurs:
under pressure,
under threat,
under opposition,
under the weight of history,
and under the watchful eye of heaven.
This is the prophetic environment in which the “prophet like Moses” and the “Elijah who restores all things” must operate.
[b]D. The Scroll’s Unified Message[/b]
When we weave [b]Daniel 9:25[/b] into the larger tapestry, the scroll’s message becomes unmistakable:
Acts 3 — restoration before Christ returns
Matthew 17 — Elijah restores all things ... apostasy from God rampant
Matthew 19 — regeneration during apostasy for apostate Israel
Isaiah 49 — the "Servant" comes with a "covenant" from God and "brings Israel back" to Him with it
Ezekiel 44 — the "Chieftain" [or "Prince"] receives sacred "bread from God" and leads the people with it
Daniel 9 — Jerusalem rebuilt in “strait of times” or "troubled times" (vs. 25)
[b]All these threads converge into one prophetic truth:[/b]
Restoration is born in adversity.
Renewal is forged in pressure.
And the rebuilding of God’s people occurs in the "strait of times" or "troubled times." (Daniel 9:25)
[For more detail information on the above topic, please see: https://livingwatersforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=6#p10 ]
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