PARHELION: Image of The Mashiach

A New View of Mashiach

Yeshua replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Matittyahu 26:64

Nature has a way of revealing the reality of the Kingdom of Heaven, and in the shimmering phenomenon of the parhelion, we find a curious parallel to the life and teachings of Yeshua. Both spark awe and wonder, inspiring us to look beyond the mundane and glimpse the transcendent.

A Light in the Clouds:

Like a parhelion, a luminous disk of light that appears beside the sun, Yeshua emerged in a world shrouded in darkness and uncertainty. His teachings, like rays piercing the clouds, brought clarity and hope to a people yearning for meaning. As the parhelion reflects the sun's light, so too did Yeshua embody the divine, his words and actions echoing the hokmah and ahavah of God.

Illusions and Reality:

Just as the parhelion is an reflection, a phenomenon of light caused by atmospheric conditions, so too did Yeshua challenge the manmade structures and false practices of his time. He taught that true reality lay beyond the material realm, in the realm of the spirit, urging us to look beyond appearances and embrace the deeper meanings revealed in the Torah through the Spirit.

A Sign of Tikvah:

The parhelion, often referred to as a "sun dog" in English, is considered a sign of good fortune and blessing in many cultures. Similarly, the Lord's arrival and ministry were seen as harbingers of a new era, a time of shalom, ahavah, and reconciliation. His message of tikvah resonated with the downtrodden and marginalized, offering them a glimpse of a brighter future.

Guiding Us through Darkness:

Just as the parhelion provides a point of reference for travelers, guiding them through treacherous landscapes, so too did Yeshua offer guidance and direction to his followers. His teachings served as a moral compass, guiding us away from hata and towards a life of tzedekah.

Yeshua gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does." Yohanan 5:19

A Reflection of the Divine:

Ultimately, the parhelion is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and how many components of it serve as guide posts for understanding the Kingdom of Elohim and a reminder that the divine is present in all creation. In the same way, Yeshua served as a living embodiment of divine ahavah and hesed, walking among us and showing us what it means to live a life of ahavah and avodah.

Yeshua and the parhelion share a profound connection, reminding us that the Elohim can be found in the most unexpected places. Both invite us to look beyond the surface, to see the world through new eyes, and to find hope and inspiration in the midst of darkness.

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In Faith Like a Hammer, Forged in Holy Fire, Bob Lampkin described his dramatic calling. In Life, the Bride Reborn, he wields that hammer skillfully and authoritatively.  

Like his first book, it is intimate in detail. The point of view is riveting testimony that propels you forward and deeper from level to level. The implications revealed are far reaching, extraordinary and will shake the foundations of what you know. The prophecies and revelations in this book require and demand a reworking of history itself. "Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: "So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge." Romans 3:4. 

Riveting and inspiring, Life, the Bride Reborn reveals mysteries and prophecies for this very moment in time. Everything you thought you knew about the church and this present age is about to change.

BOB LAMPKIN is a passionate Rabbinic Pastor and linguist, exploring the world through the holy tongue and the word. He has authorized this special minimally reprised edition of this book first published in early 2020.