This episode of the WealthBuilders Podcast continues a discussion between Karen Conrad Metcalfe and Mike Davis about the vastness of the cosmos, designed by God to reveal His plan of redemption from the beginning of time. Learn how to receive God’s promises by faith, just as Abraham did when he looked at the stars.
This episode will also address the devil’s counterfeit of the cosmos—astrology. You will learn the difference between the Old and New Covenants and how God’s goodness and favor were available to those under the law. Find out about the message God placed in the heavens to foreshadow the coming blessings available through faith in Jesus!
Tune in to explore the biblical signs and seasons, and dig into their deeper meanings.
Unlocking The Gospel Message In The Stars
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Episode Show Notes
Understanding the Stars and Their Significance
- The number of stars and galaxies of creation are vast beyond measure.
- Genesis 1:14 explains the purpose of stars as signs and seasons.
- The Hebrew words for “signs” and “seasons,” have deeper meanings.
- God named the stars and gave them specific meanings.
The Devil’s Attack on the Gospel Through Astrology
- The world has twisted the concept of stars into astrology.
- The devil has attacked the Gospel through astrology to prevent people from understanding God’s message in the stars.
- The stars were part of God’s plan, not Satan’s.
- There are 12 major constellations and minor constellations, totaling 48, which tell the story of redemption.
The Connection Between the Stars and the Gospel
- Galatians 3:8, explains how God preached the Gospel to Abraham before Jesus came.
- Righteousness was understood by Old Testament figures like Abraham and David differently.
- The mosaic floors in synagogues and other ancient artifacts depict the constellations.
- The 12 constellations have a connection to the 12 tribes of Israel.
- God used the stars and constellations to convey messages about Jesus and His mission.
- God allowed people under the Old Covenant to know the gospel message and walk in favor with Him.
- God’s goodness and favor have been available to believers under both covenants.
The Constellations and Their Symbolic Meanings
- The constellation Virgo represents the Virgin holding wheat and a branch.
- The names of the stars within Virgo and its minor constellations have symbolic meanings.
- The constellation Centaurus has a dual nature, symbolizing Jesus as both man and God.
- The constellation Leo, the great lion, represents the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
- The minor constellation Hydra, represents Satan as found in Revelation 12.
- The constellation Crater has a symbolic meaning as the cup that holds the wine of the wrath of God.
Practical Applications of Faith and Righteousness
- There are practical applications of faith and righteousness in everyday life.
- Faith is like a title or deed, even if the promise is not yet visible.
- It is important to agree with God’s promises and receive them by faith.
