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Malachi 4:5: Difference between revisions
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As a result, it can be seen that William Branham's interpretation of "the great and dreadful day of the Lord" does not agree with that of the apostle Peter. | As a result, it can be seen that William Branham's interpretation of "the great and dreadful day of the Lord" does not agree with that of the apostle Peter. | ||
===Another possible interpretation=== | ===Another possible interpretation=== | ||
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If someone says, "''I don't believe your interpretation. I think it is referring to judgment''", then we don't have to look very far. | If someone says, "''I don't believe your interpretation. I think it is referring to judgment''", then we don't have to look very far. | ||
The nation of Israel was judged in A.D. 70 when Jerusalem was sacked and the Temple was destroyed. It was also announced prophetically by Jesus in Matthew 24. Jesus announced that the Temple would be destroyed. | The nation of Israel was judged in A.D. 70 when Jerusalem was sacked and the Temple was destroyed. It was also announced prophetically by Jesus in Matthew 24. Jesus announced that the Temple would be destroyed. And so Jesus coming also was a great and dreadful day since the destruction of Jerusalem occurred within the generation (40 years) that experienced the resurrection. | ||
=Jesus’ ministry= | =Jesus’ ministry= | ||