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THE LITTLE FLOCK AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD
BY: E. E. BROOKS
Jesus speaks about two groups of sheep. Jesus is the
shepherd of both groups. He also spoke about two
kingdoms, an inward spiritual kingdom and a literal
earthly kingdom. Both groups of sheep have access to the
inward spiritual kingdom, but only one group will inherit
the physical earthly kingdom. These two subjects are
closely related and intertwined.
Luke 12:32 Fear not. Little Flock; for it is your
Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
John 10:14-16 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep,
and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth
me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for
the sheep. And Other Sheep I have. which are Hot of
this Fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my
voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
(KJV)
Jesus speaks of 2 groups of sheep in John 21, the
"Arnions" and the "Probatons" One group are" Rams"
masc., and the others are fem. "Ewes." One flock is the
"Manchild" and the other is the "Church." Both groups
belong to Jesus and he loves them both. But we find that
of the two flocks of sheep, only the little flock, will
inherit the Kingdom. In Christ All will be made alive,
but not all receive the same reward.
John 21:15-17 Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of
Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith
unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He
saith unto him. Feed my LAMBS (RAMS - Gr.
Arnions).16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon,
son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him.
Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto
him. Feed my SHEEP (EWES • Gr. Probatons).17 He
saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas,
lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto
him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him.
Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I
love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my SHEEP (EWES •Gr.
Probatons). (KJV)
There are two groups of sheep, one masculine (rams) and
the others feminine (ewes). One group is destined
to give birth, and the other is destined to rule and
reign on earth. The Hebrew also reflects this difference
in
sheep, Kebes (Lamb) and Kibsah (Ewe). In the Old
Testament the word Lamb is always a Ram. These 2
groups are also seen in Revelation 12 when the
Woman/Church/Ewes gives birth to the
Manchild/Remnant/Rams. The purpose of the church is to
bring forth the manchild company, who will
overcome Satan and death.
Revelation 12:1,5, 9-11,17 And there appeared a great
wonder in heaven; a Woman clothed with the sun, and
the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of
twelve stars...5 And she brought forth a Manchild, who
was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child
was caught up unto God, and to his throne... And the
great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the
Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he
was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out
with him. 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: for the accuser
of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before
our God day and night. And They (Manchild)
overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the
word of their testimony; and they loved not their
lives unto the death. 17 And 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. (KJV)
Two Groups
Rams (Masc) Ewes (Fern)
Arnions (Greek) Probatons (Greek)
Manchild (Sons) Woman (Church)
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The Woman/Church is expecting to avoid the tribulation
via a "rapture." They are not preparing for the
tribulation. They see no need to bring extra "oil" in
their lamps, for they do not believe they'll be here when
the
darkness of tribulation hits. There were 5 Wise and 5
Foolish Virgins/Christians. That means that at least half
of all Christians are foolishly not preparing for the
Tribulation.
Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and
exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must
through Much Tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God.
(KJV)
NOTE: It is important to note that the Kingdom of God and
the Kingdom of Heaven are synonymous terms, that
is, they can be used interchangeably. In fact after Jesus
gave the parable of the Sower, Matthew uses the
phrase Kingdom of Heaven, while Luke uses Kingdom of God
describing the same story.
KINGDOM OF HEAVEN = KINGDOM OF GOD
They are the exact same thing
Matthew 13:11 (Parable of the Sower)
He answered and said unto them. Because it is given unto
you to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of
Heaven, but to them it is not given. (KJV)
Luke 8:10 (Parable of the Sower)
And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries
of the Kingdom of God: but to others in parables;
that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might
not understand.
TWO KINGDOMS
Acts 1:6-7 When they therefore were come together, they
asked of him, saying. Lord, wilt thou at this time
restore again the Kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto
them, it is not for you to know the times or the
seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
(KJV)
The religious leaders of Jesus' day came to him and asked
him When the kingdom would be set up on earth.
When the Pharisees asked him that question, they were
speaking about a literal physical kingdom on earth.
Jesus did not come at that time to set up the literal
kingdom, but rather an inward spiritual kingdom. There
are
two kingdoms. Some scriptures refer to a literal kingdom,
while others refer to a spiritual kingdom. It is up to us
to sort them out in order to understand what will happen
in these last days. The religious leaders back then
were mistakenly looking for a literal physical kingdom.
Today, at the turn of the new millennium, the religious
leaders are looking for Jesus to "rapture" us to a
spiritual heavenly kingdom. They just do not get it. The
religious leaders were wrong then, and they are wrong
today. Now that the spiritual kingdom has been set up
for 2000 years, the time is come for the literal physical
kingdom to be established.
The goal of the church today is to die (or be "raptured")
and go to heaven. Let me set the record straight, I do
not want to die and go to heaven... I want to live and
see the kingdom come to earth. Those who Overcome
every enemy will inherit both the spiritual and literal
earthly kingdom. Jesus prayed "Thy Kingdom Come to
Earth!" Jesus fully understood the difference between the
kingdom within us, and the physical literal kingdoms
of this earth. Jesus knew that he was confusing the
Pharisees, in fact he did it on purpose by speaking in
parables. Jesus always spoke plainly to the chosen ones
when they were alone. Even so it is today, we need
to listen as he speaks to us individually.
Mark 4:34 But without a parable spake he not unto them:
and when they were alone, he expounded all things
to his disciples. (KJV)
The mystery of the kingdom is given unto you to
understand. The religious leaders today still can not
understand the difference between the literal kingdom and
the spiritual one. When we realize that some
scriptures refer to a spiritual kingdom, and others to a
literal one, then it is easier to understand what is
meant.
If we are not able to rightly divide the word of God,
then it will appear very confusing. Jesus says in one
place
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that "the kingdom is within you," and then in another he
prays, "thy kingdom come One scripture says that the
kingdom is not meat and drink, while another says there
will be eating and drinking. Can you tell which one is
referring to the spiritual inward kingdom and which is
refers to the literal kingdom?
Romans 14:17 For the Kingdom of God is Not meat and
drink: but Righteousness, and Peace, and Joy in the
Holy Ghost. (KJV)
Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him
heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is
he that shall Eat Bread in the Kingdom of God. (KJV)
Matthew 26:29 But I say unto you, I will not drink
henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when
I drink
it new with you in my Father's Kingdom. (KJV)
One time Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees concerning
the Kingdom. They wanted to know when the earthly
kingdom would come. Jesus first tells them that the
kingdom does not come with observation, and then, in the
same breath, he says everyone will plainly see it as
"lightning" in the sky!
Luke 17:20-24 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees,
When the Kingdom of God should come, he
answered them and said, The Kingdom of God cometh Not
with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here!
or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within
you. And he said unto the disciples. The days will come,
when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of
man, and ye shall not see it. And they shall say to
you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor
follow them. For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of
the
one part under heaven, shineth unto the other/w/ under
heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
(KJV)
Is there any wonder why there is so much confusion today
about the Kingdom of God? Both groups of sheep
have access to the spiritual inward kingdom of
righteousness, peace and joy, but the earthly kingdom is
reserved for the Little Flock. We must have spiritual
eyes and ears to understand what it's all about. When
Babylon falls, the literal kingdoms of this earth will
become the kingdoms of our Lord and his Christ.
Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there
were great voices in heaven, saying. The
Kingdoms of This World are become the Kingdoms of our
Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever
and ever. (KJV)
Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God Kings and
Priests: and We Shall Reign on the Earth. (KJV)
__________SEE => ENTER => INHERIT__________
Some will only "see* the Kingdom, others will "enter" the
Kingdom and a remnant few will actually "inherit" the
Kingdom! This also relates to Passover, Pentecost and
Tabernacles.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily,
verily, I say unto thee. Except a man be born again, he
cannot SEE The Kingdom of God. (KJV)
John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born of water and o/the Spirit, he
cannot EMTER Into the Kingdom of God. (KJV)
Matthew 25:31-40 When the Son of man shall come in his
glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he
sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be
gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one
from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the
goats: And he shall set the Sheep on his right hand,
but the goats on the left.34 Then shall the King say unto
them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my
Father, INHERIT The Kingdom prepared for you from the
foundation of the world: For I was an hungred, and
ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I
was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye
clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in
prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous
answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred,
and fed thee or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When
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saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in?or naked, and
clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison,
and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say
unto them. Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye
have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren,
ye have done it unto me. (KJV)
The scripture is very clear, those who give food and
water to the needy, and shelter and clothing to the
homeless, are the ones who Inherit the Kingdom! These
will be Merciful and grant Mercy to all. They are the
Sheep of the right Hand, the Little Flock, the Sons of
God. This fully mature group of Sons will become one
with EI-Elyon, the Most High God, even as Jesus is one
with him. The Saints of the Most High are the Little
Flock who will inherit or possess the Kingdom.
Daniel 7:18 But the Saints of the Most High shall take
the Kingdom, and Possess the Kingdom for ever. even
for ever and ever. (KJV)
Daniel 7:22 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.
Daniel 7:27 And the Kingdom and dominion, and the
greatness of the Kingdom under the whole heaven,
shall be given to the people of the Saints of the Most
High, whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom,
and all dominions shall serve and obey HIM.
The Little Flock or the Arnion/Rams/Sons are standing
with Jesus on Mt Zion. It's the same group of
"Saviors" (plural) on Mt Zion in Obadiah 21.
Obadiah21 And SAVIOURS shall come up on mount Zion to
judge the mount of Esau; and the Kingdom shall
be the LORD'S. (KJV)
Revelation 14:1-8 And I looked, and, lo, a LAMB (ARNION)
stood on the mount Sion, and with him an
hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name
written in their foreheads. And I heard a
voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as
the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of
harpers harping with their harps: And they sung as it
were a new song before the throne, and before the four
beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song
but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which
were redeemed from the earth.4
These are they which were not defiled with women; for
they are virgins.
These are they which follow the LAMB (ARNION)
whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from
among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the LAMB
(ARNION). 5
And in their mouth was found no
guile: for they are without fault before the throne of
God.6
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven,
having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that
dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred,
and tongue, and people,7
Saying with a loud voice. Fear God, and give glory to
him; for the hour of his
judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and
earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is
fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all
nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her
fornication. (KJV) The Greek word Arnion (Lamb) is found
once in
John 21, and every other reference is found in Revelation
where the word Arnion sometimes refers to the
Remnant and sometimes to Jesus alone. Since the Sons
become one with Jesus, it's sometime hard to know.
Rev 14:8 said that the Arnion/Rams/Sons are the Saviors
(plural) who stand on Mt Zion. They are Virgins, not
defiled with women (church). These are the Bridegroom
Company of Sons, redeemed from among Men. The
Rams are the male sheep who make up this little flock.
The parable of the 10 Virgins is about a Bridegroom
Company! They are the Sons who will enter the Bridegrooms
Chamber to become part of the Corporate
Bridegroom. They will become One with the Father and
Jesus.
Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be
likened unto Ten Virgins, which took their lamps,
and went forth to meet the Bridegroom.2
And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They
that were
foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But
the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.5
While
the Bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And
at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the
Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those
virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the
foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our
lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not
so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye
rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And
while they went to buy, the Bridegroom came; and they
that were ready went in with HIM to the marriage:
and the door was shut.11 Afterward came also the other
virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he
answered and said. Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor
the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. (KJV)
TWO GROUPS
Bridegroom Bride
Rams (Masc) Ewes (Fern)
Arnions (Greek) Probatons (Greek)
Manchild (Sons) Woman (Church)
The Bridegroom will take the 5 Wise Virgins, who are not
defiled with women, and they will prepare for
marriage or union with the-Bride of Christ. They will
enter the Bridegroom Chamber which is symbolic of a
Tabernacle experience. The Bridegroom Chamber is the same
place as the Secret Place of the Most High or
the Holy of Holies. Those who enter there will be
transformed to inherit a glorified body and to become one
with God. This group will "Know* God unlike the 5 foolish
Virgins. This "knowing" is speaking of a union with
God. These will become a High Priest just like Jesus the
pattern Son. Each person who enters there will speak
with God face-to-face. They will be the fully mature Sons
of God, ready for the union of the Spirit and Soul.
These will be ready for the marriage supper of the Lamb
(Arnion).
Revelation 19:7-9 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give
honour to him: for the Marriage of the LAMB (Arnion)
is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her
was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen,
clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness
of saints.9
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are
they which are called unto the Marriage Supper of the
LAMB (Arnion).
The Probatons or Ewe sheep will ultimately become the
Bride of Christ, while the Arnions or Sons will be part
of the Bridegroom Company. Can a Bride be a King? No,
Kings-and Priests were masculine, like the Arnions.
The Sons are led by the Spirit, but the Church is led by
their headquarters.
Revelation 5:10 And hast made Us unto our God Kings and
Priests: and We shall Reign on the Earth.
(KJV)
The Sons of God are part of the Bridegroom Company who
become one with the Most High God. They will
not die, but be transformed in their physical body to
receive a glorified body like Jesus currently has.
Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of
darkness, and hath Translated us into the
Kingdom of his dear Son: (KJV) Jesus went through a
transformation or a metamorphosis, we will too. Our
flesh and blood will be changed or glorified and we will
not taste death. Our bodies will be saved, and we will
rule and reign in the Kingdom of God. Our carnal bodies
must be changed into glorified bodies if we are to
inherit the Kingdom. The little flock will become exactly
like Jesus.
1 Corinthians 15:50-51 What I am saying, brothers and
sisters, is this: flesh and blood cannot Inherit the
Kingdom of God. nor does the perishable inherit the
imperishable.51 Listen, I will tell you a mystery! We
Will Hot All Die. but we will all be Changed. (NRSV)
The Little Flock will be comprised of both men and women.
Women are also the Sons of God, because it's the
Circumcision of the Heart. The Sons are those who have
been birthed or come out of the Woman/Church.
These will not be defiled with the traditions of a
manmade worldly church system. There are good people in
every manmade denomination. It is important to separate
the organizations from the people who are in them.
The manmade church systems should be taking care of
societies needy and homeless. Instead they take care
of the organization, building opulent buildings, spending
money on stained glass windows, fine furniture,
curtains and carpeting etc. Many good people follow these
organizations like blind Sheep. Unless God opens
their eyes, they are destined to remain in bondage to a
spiritual Babylon. God loves all these good people, hut
not their organizations.
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven,
saying, Come out of Her, my people, -that ye be
not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her
plagues. (KJV)
Some will be satisfied to only be Believers of the Word,
accepting Jesus in their Heart and that is all. They will
only know the Passover experience. Others will be both
Believers and Receivers. They will not only accept
Jesus in their Heart, but also Receive the Holy Spirit in
their Soul. This is the Pentecostal experience. But a
remnant few will go to actually becoming a
Believer/Receiver/Conceiver. They will produce the mature
fruit and
receive the 100 fold Glory of the Sun. This is the
fullness of the Feast of Tabernacles. The manifested Sons
will go from a blade, to an ear, to the full corn.
Mark 4:28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself;
first the blade, then the ear. after that the full corn
in the
ear. (KJV)
When all is said and done, the Kingdoms of this earth
will become the Kingdom of God. There is a small group
who will actually inherit that very same Kingdom. They
are known as the Sons of God, the Remnant, the
Overcomers, Saints of the Most High and the "Little
Flock."
Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there
were great voices in heaven, saying. The
Kingdoms of This World are become the Kingdoms of our
Lord, and of his Christ; and of his Christ; and he shall
reign for
ever and ever. (KJV)
Edited by Karen Samford on 01/15/2016 at 3:23pm
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Topic: THE LITTLE FLOCK AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD
