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Greetings to all who love. My sermon today has a rather controversial title: the September rapture this year, the year 2025. Some of my colleagues advised me, "Sir, be careful when delivering this material, sir. You might be accused of teaching strange doctrines." But I am confident that what I am teaching today is in accordance with the Bible, not deviating from it. And more importantly, what I know, I share with you, my brothers and sisters. You can consider for yourselves whether what I teach deviates from the Bible or is in accordance with it. It does not deviate. Because I love you, my brothers and sisters. I don't want what I know not to be conveyed. Suddenly it happens and you are left behind. I don't want that, my brothers and sisters. Yes, I long to see all of us participate in the rapture when Jesus comes. Give a round of applause for the Lord. Hallelujah. Let us begin the word of God directly.
Right now, everything is being shaken. Lately, we have witnessed with our own eyes, visibly, how everything on earth and in heaven is shaking. In Hebrews chapter 12, verses 26 and 27, it is written that at that time, His voice, His voice with a capital 'H', the voice of God, shook the earth. But now He has given the promise, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens." So God promises that at some point, and I believe it is now, God will shake everything. Not only the earth but also the heavens. My brothers and sisters, as we enter the year 2025, we see that shaking becoming more intense and more intense. The war between Russia and Ukraine is not over. There is war between Israel and its enemies, especially Iran. India and Pakistan are still at war. Cambodia and Thailand are still at war. Wars happen continuously, my brothers and sisters. Right now, economic crises are occurring everywhere. Wealthy nations like the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, almost the entire world is experiencing an economic crisis, my brothers and sisters. Disaster after disaster is happening extraordinarily. Recently, an earthquake occurred, one of the greatest earthquakes in the world with a magnitude of 8.8 on the Richter scale in Russia. Even the tsunami waves reached Indonesia thousands of kilometers away, my brothers and sisters. In one place, the air temperature became extremely hot, 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. That is extraordinarily hot, my brothers and sisters. If we here are only around 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. There, even sandals or shoes melt and stick to the asphalt because it is so hot. Meanwhile, in another place, flash floods occurred, causing dozens of people to drown. My brothers and sisters, right now, everything that can be shaken is being shaken. Why is that? Verse 27 writes, the phrase "once more" indicates the removal of what can be shaken, so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Amen. This means God allows everything to be shaken so that one thing that cannot be shaken will be revealed, so that people will run to it for salvation. My brothers and sisters, what can be shaken? Everything can be shaken except one thing that cannot be shaken. What is it? It is the unshakable kingdom, the kingdom of God. Hebrews 12:28a states, "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, the Bible clearly says, 'My brothers and sisters, I have received an unshakable kingdom.'" Say, "I have received an unshakable kingdom." "I have received an unshakable kingdom, the kingdom of God." When we receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, not just with our lips, but in our hearts, in our lives, we make Him our Lord, King, and Savior. Then we enter the unshakable kingdom, the kingdom of God, and those who dwell in it are unshakable, even if the world shakes. Those who understand, give a round of applause for the Lord. Hallelujah. [Applause] So what should we do? Hebrews 12:28-29 states, "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks." What is number one, my brothers and sisters? Giving thanks, my brothers and sisters. Amidst the shaking of this world, we are allowed to be in an unshakable kingdom. Let us give thanks, be grateful that God allows us to be in an unshakable kingdom. And not only that, but worship God in a way that is pleasing to Him, with reverence and awe. For our God is a consuming fire. Excuse me, my brothers and sisters, I see many Christians who feel they have been born again, have received Jesus as Lord and Savior in their lives, but their lives are chaotic. What, my brothers and sisters? Chaotic. They live as they please, my brothers and sisters. They are not afraid to sin. This verse says that in the unshakable kingdom, we must give thanks and worship God in a way that is pleasing to Him, with reverence and awe. My brothers and sisters, many people play with God. They say, the Bible says, "God is love." That is 1000% true. God is love. He died on the cross out of love. But when we play with God's love, one day God's love will turn into God's wrath. "God is love" will turn into "God is consuming fire." If that happens, woe to us. So, my brothers and sisters, do not play with God. Yes, God loves us, His children, very much. But if we continue to play with God's love with our chaotic lives and refuse to repent, one day God's love will turn into God's wrath. And if that happens, woe to us. So, first of all, we must understand, my brothers and sisters, that the world will shake more and more intensely. Yes, it will not stop, but it will shake more intensely. What we must do is ensure that you and I are in the unshakable kingdom because we have received Jesus as Lord and Savior in our hearts, in our lives. And in the unshakable kingdom, we always give thanks to God and worship God with fear and trembling, with reverence and awe, because our God is a consuming fire. Do you understand? Give a round of applause for the Lord. Hallelujah. Now we move to the second part. We are commanded to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. More than 10 years ago, we began building the prayer garden of the house of sacrifice. The first building in the House of Sacrifice Prayer Garden that we built was Solomon's Temple. Because Solomon's Temple was completed first, my brothers and sisters. While the others were not yet finished. Solomon's Temple was completed first. Suddenly, God placed a strong conviction in my heart: complete the Temple of Solomon on the Feast of Tabernacles. My brothers and sisters, at that time, on the Feast of Tabernacles, September 28, 2015, God placed the dedication of Solomon's Temple. So, at that time, my brothers and sisters, you know we brought the furnishings of the temple here, such as the Ark of the Covenant, the golden lampstand, and so on. We paraded them to Solomon's Temple. My brothers and sisters, beyond my expectation, when I read later, it turned out that the original Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem, built by King Solomon, was dedicated precisely on the Feast of Tabernacles in that era. And Solomon's Temple was built in 7 years. Solomon's Temple here also took 7 years, my brothers and sisters. From the time God told me, "Build the Temple in Depok until its dedication, it took exactly 7 years." All of this would not have been possible if God Himself had not commanded it. Give a round of applause for the Lord.
Now, since those 10 years, my brothers and sisters, 10 years ago, we have always celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles every year. Yes, the Feast of Tabernacles consists of three feasts. I have explained this before. The Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. These three feasts are included in the category of the Feast of Tabernacles. You can see the pictures there. Every year we celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, my brothers and sisters. Even last year we still celebrated it, my brothers and sisters. Frankly, at first, I didn't understand, my brothers and sisters. Why are we commanded to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles? Few other churches celebrate it, but why are we commanded to celebrate it, as if it were Jewish customs? What is the meaning? I didn't understand, my brothers and sisters, but I was obedient. I just wanted to be obedient. Then God began to reveal the secrets one by one. My brothers and sisters, there are seven annual feasts that must be celebrated every year by the nation of Israel. You can find this in the book of Leviticus, Leviticus chapter 23. There are seven annual feasts that must be celebrated by the nation of Israel every year. What are these seven feasts? The first is Passover. Now, I need to inform you that the Jewish Passover is different from the Christian Passover. The Jewish Passover is celebrated by Christians as Good Friday, when our Lord Jesus, our Lord Jesus, was crucified on the cross, which was precisely at the end of the Jewish Passover. Then, the next day, not the next day, in Israel, the day starts at 6:00 PM, my brothers and sisters. Not like us, where the day changes at 12:00 AM. In Israel, at 6:00 PM, it is the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Precisely on the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Jesus, the only human who ever lived under heaven who never sinned at all, was buried in a rock tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea on the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The next day is the Feast of Firstfruits, which is celebrated by Christians as Easter. Easter Sunday is actually the day when the Jews celebrate the Feast of Firstfruits. Precisely on the Feast of Firstfruits, Jesus, the firstfruits of God, the first to be resurrected from the dead. The Feast of Firstfruits, my brothers and sisters. 50 days after the Feast of Firstfruits, after Jesus was resurrected and ascended to heaven, 50 days later, it is the Feast of Pentecost. Precisely on Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out in the upper room in Jerusalem. 120 disciples of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit. Then Peter preached. In one sermon by Peter, 3,000 souls repented and were baptized. And since the Feast of Pentecost 2000 years ago, the church of God was born on the face of the earth, precisely on the Feast of Pentecost, my brothers and sisters. The fifth feast is the Feast of Trumpets. Some call it the Feast of the Shofar, some call it Rosh Hashanah, some call it Yom Teruah. Okay, those are other names. I believe that precisely on the Feast of Trumpets, the Lord Jesus will descend on the clouds. Then the church of God will be raptured to meet the Lord in the air and enter heaven. I will explain this more clearly later. Let's move on to the sixth feast, the Day of Atonement, or in other words, Yom Kippur. My brothers and sisters, on the Day of Atonement, once a year, only on the Day of Atonement, the high priest of Israel, not just any priest, but the high priest of Israel, is permitted by God to enter the Most Holy Place in the Temple to appear before God in the Most Holy Place. First, by bringing the blood of a young bull for the forgiveness of his sins. Then, he enters a second time into the Most Holy Place to appear before God, bringing the blood of a male goat for the forgiveness of the sins of the nation of Israel. I believe that precisely on the Day of Atonement, Jesus, who was with the saints. Jesus, who was in the clouds, then the saints were raptured to heaven, will return to earth. If on the Feast of Trumpets, Jesus did not set foot on earth, only in the clouds. But precisely on the Day of Atonement, Jesus will descend and set His feet on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, destroy the antichrist and his followers, and establish the 1000-year kingdom. I will explain this more clearly later. And the last, the seventh feast, the Feast of Tabernacles. Later, this heaven and earth that we tread upon will vanish, and God will create new heavens and a new earth. Then the new city of Jerusalem will descend from heaven to the new earth. From then on, God will dwell with His people. This will be celebrated on the Feast of Tabernacles.
Now, we will move to the third part. Is it true that Jesus will come precisely on the Feast of Trumpets? Let's examine it, my brothers and sisters. These seven feasts of Israel, which must be celebrated every year, were commanded by God Himself. I repeat, commanded by God Himself, not by Moses, not by other prophets. Commanded by God Himself. Here is the verse, Leviticus 23:2. God spoke to Moses, "Speak to the Israelites and tell them, 'These are the appointed feasts of the Lord.'" The Lord appointed them. My brothers and sisters, not Moses or other men, whom you must proclaim as holy convocations, as the feasts that I have appointed. So God emphasized twice, "These are the feasts that I have appointed, I command them to be celebrated." So there must be something powerful within them, my brothers and sisters. It's just a shame that many people, the church of God, do not understand this secret, my brothers and sisters. My brothers and sisters, I have found at least five reasons why I am convinced that the Lord Jesus will come on the Feast of Tabernacles, not on the Feast of Trumpets. Why? What are the reasons? Yes, I am not making this up, my brothers and sisters. But there are strong reasons. First, as I explained earlier, Jesus died on the cross precisely on the Feast of Passover. Precisely. Second, Jesus was buried as unleavened bread. A human without the leaven of sin. Precisely on the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Third, Jesus rose from the dead as the firstfruits of God. Precisely on the Feast of Firstfruits, which we celebrate as Easter. Easter Sunday is actually the Feast of Firstfruits. Fourth, the Holy Spirit was poured out. 120 disciples of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit. Then Peter preached, 3,000 souls repented and were baptized, the church was born. That was precise. Once again, precise. Exactly, not off by a day or anything. The church was born on the Feast of Pentecost. Therefore, I am 1000% sure that Jesus will come soon. Precisely what, my brothers and sisters? Precisely on the Feast of Trumpets. That is the first reason. Now let's look at the second reason. The Bible says that the coming of the Lord Jesus will be accompanied by the sound of a trumpet. Here is the verse that is very well known: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. "For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God." The trumpet will sound. It is clear. Then the Lord Himself, Jesus, will descend from heaven. And those who died in Christ, those who have died in Christ, will rise first. They will receive glorious bodies. After that, we who are still alive, who remain, will also be transformed with glorious bodies. Then, together with those who have already died in Christ, we will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. So the Lord Jesus also descends to earth in the air, in the clouds. Thus, we will always be with the Lord. Yes, there are already two reasons. The coming of the Lord will surely be accompanied by the sound of a trumpet. And that happens on the Feast of Trumpets. The third reason, why will Jesus come precisely on the Feast of Trumpets? These are the words of the Lord Jesus Himself, not the words of anyone else. When His disciples asked about the signs of His coming, Jesus said, "Learn the parable from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near." The fig tree is a symbol of the nation of Israel. The fig tree was cut down. 2000 years ago, precisely in 70 AD. This is the history of the nation of Israel, which at that time was occupied by the Roman Empire and rebelled against the Romans. As a result, the Roman emperor sent his troops to Jerusalem, destroyed the city of Jerusalem, destroyed the second Temple built by Herod, killed a great many Israelites, and the rest were scattered throughout the world. The nation of Israel disappeared from the face of the earth since 70 AD, 2000 years ago. Yet, miraculously, the nation of Israel was re-established in the land of Palestine in 1948. And pay attention to what Jesus said: "But when its branch becomes tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near." Likewise, when you see all these things, know that the time is near, at the door. My coming is at the door. Pay attention to verse 34. "Truly, I say to you, this generation, the generation that sees Israel, the fig tree, sprout again, grow again, will not pass away, will not all die, before all these things happen, before Jesus comes." The question is, how many years is one generation? In Psalm 90, Moses' prayer is written. The lifespan of man is 70 years, and if strong, 80 years. From this verse in Psalm 90, we can conclude that one generation is between 70 and 80 years. One generation. My brothers and sisters, the generation born when Israel was established in 1948, is now 77 years old in 2025, and Jesus said, "This generation will not pass away, will not all die, before Jesus comes." Hello. This means it is very close. That is the third reason. The fourth reason why I believe Jesus will come on the Feast of Tabernacles. All the signs of the second coming of the Lord Jesus have almost all been fulfilled. Including deception, false teachings, false Christs, nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, wars and rumors of wars, plagues, famines, earthquakes, all sorts of things have happened. Even the last sign, Matthew 24:14, is happening. Jesus said, "And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations. And then the end will come." This means the gospel will be preached to the whole world. That is the last sign. After that, Jesus will come. My brothers and sisters, with the internet now, I believe this has been fulfilled. The internet has now reached the whole world. Whether people want to hear the gospel is not God's concern. But if they want to click on any gospel news, it is available on YouTube, on the internet. God did not say that everyone will become Christian, no, my brothers and sisters. Everyone has the opportunity with the gospel news, and this has now happened. This means the last sign has been fulfilled. Amen. Amen. And what shocked me the most is that just a few weeks ago, I found the fifth reason why I believe Jesus will come on the Feast of Trumpets. I saw it on ChatGPT. Those who are good with the internet, check it yourselves. I will explain it briefly, and you can check it yourselves at home. ChatGPT explains it this way: The Jewish feast that is called unknown in day and hour is the Feast of Trumpets, or the Feast of the Shofar, or in Hebrew called Yom Teruah, or also known as Rosh Hashanah. I repeat, ChatGPT says that the only Jewish feast that is called unknown in day and hour is the Feast of Trumpets, or the Feast of the Shofar, or Rosh Hashanah. Why is that? What is the reason? Why is it called unknown in day and hour? Listen carefully, my brothers and sisters. I was also surprised, I only found this a few weeks ago. Out of the seven Jewish feasts, from Passover to Tabernacles, the only feast that begins on the first day of the month, the first of Tishrei, is the Feast of Trumpets, or the Feast of the Shofar. That is the 1st of Tishrei. Now, my brothers and sisters, the other feasts are in the middle of the month or at the end of the month. Not at the beginning of the month. Only the Feast of Trumpets is at the beginning of the month. Now, to determine whether a certain day is truly the Feast of Trumpets, it is necessary to look for the crescent moon. We have seen this many times in Indonesia. If our Muslim brothers want to determine the first day of Shawwal, Eid al-Fitr, they need to look for the crescent moon. So, when the sun sets, there are several places that look to see if there is a sighting of a new, very thin crescent moon on the western horizon, and it appears briefly and then disappears again, my brothers and sisters. Now, if several friends say, "Yes, we saw the crescent moon." Then the Indonesian government declares, "Okay, the first of Shawwal will be celebrated as Eid al-Fitr. If not, the next day will be Eid al-Fitr." That is why we know many times, my brothers and sisters from Muhammadiyah determine it using only lunar calendar calculations. But for NU and the government, besides the lunar calendar, they must determine it by looking for the crescent moon, by seeing if the new moon appears on the western horizon. If it appears, then it is the first day of Shawwal, Eid al-Fitr. Because of that, this feast becomes two days. The feast, the Feast of Trumpets, is therefore determined for two days. Because if on the first day, the crescent moon is not seen for any reason, perhaps it is covered by clouds or various other things, but no one sees the crescent moon, then it is immediately declared that the next day is the Feast of Trumpets, the first of Tishrei. That is why the Feast of Trumpets is always two days. If one day is missed, then the second day is certainly... Do you understand? The only feast out of the seven feasts that is called unknown in day and hour is the Feast of Trumpets. Next. Next. Jesus said in Matthew 24:36, "But concerning that day and hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only." My brothers and sisters, Jesus said this when He had not yet died on the cross, had not yet risen, had not yet ascended to heaven. Therefore, Jesus at that time did not know the day or the hour. Only the Father knows. But I am 1000% sure that right now Jesus certainly knows, my brothers and sisters? He certainly knows when He will come to gather His church. Those who agree with me, give a round of applause for the Lord. [Applause] These are the words from ChatGPT, not from me. Pay attention. Several theologians, theologians believe that Jesus' statement is an idiom. An idiom is a Jewish-Greek term that refers to the Feast of Trumpets or Yom Teruah. Because it is indeed only that feast, the Feast of Trumpets, that is unknown in day and hour until it is confirmed. Some say that at least two people must see the crescent moon on the western horizon before it is declared the Feast of Trumpets. If not, automatically the next day. It is only that feast. Therefore, according to these experts, the term "unknown in day and hour" refers to the Feast of Trumpets, the Feast of the Shofar. Do you understand? Give a round of applause for the Lord. Hallelujah.
Now, I have arrived at the most crucial part. Earlier was crucial. This is the most crucial part: that Jesus will come on the Feast of Trumpets, the Feast of the Shofar, this year, 2025, which is less than 2 months away. This is not me saying this. I saw this on YouTube, my brothers and sisters. I have included the link. I saw exactly the exact day nuclear war begins. I saw the exact day nuclear war will begin, and only 3% of Christians will participate in the rapture. Yes, according to this woman who stated this. Only 3% of Christians will participate in the rapture. Next. There is a female teacher in the United States named Sophie. One night, she was driving home, and she collided with a truck. She died. She was pronounced dead for 11 minutes. And at that time, she said she met the Lord Jesus when she died. And the Lord Jesus said that the rapture will happen well between September 23 and 24, 2025. Precisely on the Feast of Trumpets, which lasts for how many days? 2 days. The exact day and hour are not mentioned, just like the Bible verse. So, Jesus Himself did not violate God's word. Yes, Jesus told this woman, Mrs. Sophie, the teacher, that the rapture will happen between September 23 and September 24, 2025, on the Feast of Trumpets or the Feast of the Shofar. This year, which indeed lasts for 2 days, the day and hour are not specified. Because that feast lasts for 2 days, my brothers and sisters. But again, this is not me saying this, my brothers and sisters. You can check it yourselves at home. Check the link yourselves. Now, the big question is, what if it turns out that the Lord Jesus does not come on September 23-24, 2025? So, it turns out that the teacher woman was just lying. She didn't really meet Jesus. What if it turns out that Jesus does not come on September 23 to 24? My answer is, it's okay, my brothers and sisters. It's okay. Because in reality, we can die at any time. So we must always be ready. Look, my brothers and sisters, many people go to sleep at night and are woken up in the morning, already cold, my brothers and sisters. Already dead. Some were healthy and died in an accident on the way home. We can die at any time. And if we die in a state of sin, we go to hell. Yes, because of that, we must always be ready. Therefore, it's okay, my brothers and sisters. If Jesus doesn't come on that date, it's okay. We still have to be ready because we can die at any moment. Those who understand, say amen. Amen. But what if the Lord Jesus truly comes on the dates mentioned earlier? So, the woman really met Jesus, and Jesus really said that. If Jesus comes on September 23-24 this year, less than 2 months away, woe to us if we are not ready. And most terrifyingly, Jesus also said, yes, to this woman. After the church of God is raptured, the world will enter the tribulation period, a great period of suffering for 7 years, which begins after the church of God is raptured. Even later, you will see for yourselves the testimony of this woman on YouTube. Jesus said He will return to the world to destroy the antichrist and his followers. That will be on September 15, 2032. Wow, this is even more extreme, my brothers and sisters. At first, I didn't dare to say it, my brothers and sisters. But then the thought came to me: 7 years, right? From September 2025 to September 2032, 7 years, my brothers and sisters, a great period of suffering, 7 years. But suddenly God reminded me just a few days ago, 1 or 2 days ago. If it is true that it is said to be September 15, 2032, there must be something significant. I checked ChatGPT again, my brothers and sisters. I already suspected it. It turns out that September 15, 2032, which I have also checked, is the Day of Atonement. So, after the Israelites blow the shofar on the Feast of Trumpets, the Israelites will enter into repentance. Yes, the day of God's judgment for 10 days, they will repent sincerely, seek God with all their hearts, repent sincerely. Now, it turns out that I suspected this. If it is said to be September 15, 2032, this cannot be a casual matter from God. God cannot be joking around, just setting a date. It's impossible. I checked, and it turns out my suspicion was correct. September 15, 2032, which the Lord Jesus said to Mrs. Sophie, the teacher, turns out to be precisely the Day of Atonement. 7 years from now, after the Church is raptured. Jesus will come with the angels and the saints who have already been raptured. Jesus will set His feet on Jerusalem, on the Mount of Olives. The Mount of Olives will split in two. Jesus will destroy the antichrist in the city of Jerusalem. Then Jesus will establish the 1000-year kingdom of peace. My brothers and sisters, when I discovered that, I cried, my brothers and sisters. Lord, You are truly a mighty God. How is it possible that the feasts that You determined thousands upon thousands of years ago, which felt unreasonable, which felt like mere religious ceremonies, religious rituals, have such profound meaning? All those feasts, from Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, to the Feast of Tabernacles, all have extraordinary meaning. Because they speak of Christ's work of redemption for you, for me. God is so mighty, my brothers and sisters. Once again, I dare not confirm that Jesus will surely come soon, on September 23-24, 2025. I dare not confirm it, because that was God's message to that woman. But I strongly believe that the coming of Jesus is very near, it is at the door. And if God truly opened my spiritual eyes, it turns out that the 7 feasts that God determined are so powerful. Far beyond our comprehension. How can it be like that? It turns out that is how God made it, my brothers and sisters. It is too powerful to understand. But for those who fear Him, God reveals it. And I believe God is revealing it to you now as well, that we must be ready because the time is very near, it is at the door. Give a round of applause for the Lord. [Applause] Yeah.