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Showing posts with label Star Family #1. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Biblical Astronomy - Session 9 - October 13, 2021

In today's session, we completed the second set of worksheets on the Patriarchs, Biblical Astronomy and the first Star Family (Bethulah and its decans). 

Helpful Resources:

For more information on Bethulah and its decans, check out the following blog pages (which I put up on this blog over a year ago):

More about Bethulah
More about Bo
More about Chemdah
More about Asham Bazah

Print the Completed Worksheets:

In this session, we completed the second set of worksheets. To print the completed worksheets, (worksheets 1 and 2):

Worksheet 1 - Intro to the Mazzaroth

Worksheet 2 - Archaeology/First Star Family

ZOOM TO CLASS (LIVE):

The following button is the key to getting in to the online class. (Please note, the "Zoom to the Stars Class Live" button below only works at the time of the class AND it also only works for registered participants.) So, on November 10 at 11 AM (PST), click the button below to get into the online Biblical Astronomy Class:

VIEW THE CLASS VIDEO:

Click the following button to view the recording of the October 13, 2021 class session:


UPCOMING HOLY DAYS: 

The month of October is the month of the Fall Feasts this year. We know that many Feast-keepers kept the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles earlier (in September) this year, but we believe the correct calendar puts the Fall Feasts a month later than many... (For more information on the timing, and to see why our calendar is a month later this year, see the full studies at the bottom of this section).

Day of Atonement Weekend: October 16-17 - More Information

Feast of Tabernacles - Fall Retreat: October 22-30 - More Information

Biblical Astronomy will not meet on the following dates in October:
  • October 20 - this week is our Retreat Prep (no Biblical Astronomy Class due to cooking for the Feast week, sermon writing, etc.)
  • October 27 - this week is our Feast of Tabernacles Retreat (no Biblical Astronomy Class, but you are cordially invited to join us for the meeting broadcasts, during this exciting week - see the Retreat Schedule)
  • November 3 - this week is our needed break, allowing us time to clean, rest, and put things back in order following the camp meeting/retreat (no Biblical Astronomy Class during this time).
Biblical Astronomy Class will resume, following the above listed break, on Wednesday, November 10.

For a full Bible study on the Biblical calendar, and how to determine the times of the holy Days, please see our four-part series, available on DVD or online at the following links:





Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Biblical Astronomy - Session 8 - October 6, 2021

In today's session, we completed the star charts for Bethulah and its three decans (Bo, Chemdah, and Asham Bazah). This is the first star family.

Helpful Resources:

For more information on Bethulah and its decans, check out the following blog pages (which I put up on this blog over a year ago):

More about Bethulah
More about Bo
More about Chemdah
More about Asham Bazah

ZOOM TO CLASS (LIVE):

The following button is the key to getting in to the online class. (Please note, the "Zoom to the Stars Class Live" button below only works at the time of the class AND it also only works for registered participants.) So, on October 13 at 11 AM (PST), click the button below to get into the online Biblical Astronomy Class:

VIEW THE CLASS VIDEO:

Click the following button to view the recording of the October 6, 2021 class session:


UPCOMING HOLY DAYS: 

The month of October is the month of the Fall Feasts this year. We know that many Feast-keepers kept the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles earlier (in September) this year, but we believe the correct calendar puts the Fall Feasts a month later than many... (For more information on the timing, and to see why our calendar is a month later this year, see the full studies at the bottom of this section).

Feast of Trumpets Weekend: October 7-9 - More Information
(Biblical Astronomy will still meet on Wednesday, October 6, as scheduled)

Day of Atonement Weekend: October 16-17 - More Information

Feast of Tabernacles - Fall Retreat: October 22-30 - More Information

Biblical Astronomy will not meet on the following dates in October:
  • October 20 - this week is our Retreat Prep (no Biblical Astronomy Class due to cooking for the Feast week, sermon writing, etc.)
  • October 27 - this week is our Feast of Tabernacles Retreat (no Biblical Astronomy Class, but you are cordially invited to join us for the meeting broadcasts, during this exciting week - see the Retreat Schedule)
  • November 3 - this week is our needed break, allowing us time to clean, rest, and put things back in order following the camp meeting/retreat (no Biblical Astronomy Class during this time).
Biblical Astronomy Class will resume, following the above listed break, on Wednesday, November 10.

For a full Bible study on the Biblical calendar, and how to determine the times of the holy Days, please see our four-part series, available on DVD or online at the following links:





Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The 25 Brightest Stars in the Sky - Part 11

Hadar (Beta Centauri) - "to glorify" (Yahweh)

Hadar, also known as Beta Centauri, is the eleventh brightest star in the sky. It is located in the front paw of Centaurus (anciently known as Asham Bazah). It's Hebrew name is Hadar, meaning "to glorify" our King, Yahweh. This is also the official name of the star. 

Hadar: Hebrew name: Hadar (Strong's Concordance number H1922), means "to glorify" and "to honor", which is a reference to us giving glory to Yahweh. This star name, Hadar, is found in the following three verses of the Bible: 
Daniel 4:34  "And at the end of the days, I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured (Hadar) Him that liveth for ever, Whose Dominion is an everlasting Dominion, and His Kingdom is from generation to generation." 
Daniel 4:37  "Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honour (Hadar) the King of Heaven, all whose Works are truth, and His Ways judgment: and those that walk in pride He is able to abase." 
Daniel 5:23  "But hast lifted up thyself against the Sovereign of Heaven; and they have brought the vessels of His House before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose Hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified (Hadar).  
The Creator's Message in this 11th brightest star is clear (11, in Hebrew, is the number of judgment, by the way). Those who are created should wisely and righteously glorify their Creator - not themselves. 
King Nebuchadnezzar (of ancient Babylon) had a problem with pride. He forgot that, as a created being, all of his ability, intelligence, even his very breath was all a gift from the Creator of all. One day the king proudly stood overlooking his kingdom. He saw its might, its hanging gardens, its cutting edge architecture, its glistening roadways, its beauty, its prospering people...  

Babylon was a wonder of the ancient world, represented in the golden head of the image in Daniel chapter 2. But instead of humbly thanking Yahweh for all He had enabled Nebuchadnezzar to accomplish, the proud king boastfully took all the credit to himself, saying, "Is not this great Babylon that I have built?"

As a result, Yahweh sent Daniel to Nebuchadnezzar with a judgment message. Because of his foolish pride, Yahweh (Who had given the king his intellect and ability to rule) would remove the king's intellect from him. For seven years, the prideful king would be a blithering idiot. He would live as a wild creature eating grass in the field. His ability to reign and even think like a man would be completely gone.


When the seven years of humbling judgment were finished, Yahweh returned Nebuchadnezzar's senses to him. His mind and breath had always been a gift from God. But now, Nebuchadnezzar was finally wise enough to recognize it! Daniel 4:34 and 37 are the king's response (see above). Now, he gave God Hadar - the name of this star. For Yahweh is worthy of honor and glory. And all that we are and are able to do is because of Him. Thus, in Hadar, we see a call to true wisdom. Let us always remember Who is the true Star! Yahweh! Let us give Him honor and glory with every breath!

As Hadar is part of the Asham Bazah (Centaurus) constellation, understanding the spiritual meaning of this star involves understanding the Creator's Message in Centaurus (Asham Bazah) as a whole. I explained the spiritual message and significance of this constellation in my January 15 star blog. You may also find information about the Asham Bazah constellation in my book, God's Amazing Star Secret). 

Here are are few fun facts about Hadar:

1) Hadar is part of a triple star system.

2) It is well known in the Southern Hemisphere as the inner of the two "Pointers", which point to the Southern Cross. A visual line is made from Alpha Centauri, through Hadar (Beta Centauri) to find the star at the end of the Southern Cross, as shown below:



3) Sadly, neither Alpha Centauri nor Hadar (Beta Centauri) can be seen in the U.S., except very briefly from South Texas, parts of Florida and Hawaii. But it is very prominent in the Southern Hemisphere. Hadar appears bluish and bright (magnitude .61).


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In her presentation(s), Shauna shows the meaning of Psalm 19:1-4 and the original names of the stars based upon earth's first recorded language(s). She shows archaeological evidence of the original constellations and the amazing connection between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 primary constellations. And she explains the Plan of Redemption in the original star and constellation names. More information...

Friday, July 12, 2019

The 25 Brightest Stars in the Sky - Part 3

Rigil Kentaurus (aka Alpha Centauri)- the Heretofore and the Hereafter

As I have already mentioned in this blog, each of the 25 brightest stars in the sky bears a deeply significant spiritual message. They serve as highlights or anchor points outlining the key principles of the Plan of Redemption. 

As we saw in the July 10, 2019 blog, Sirius (Sar, in Hebrew) is the first and brightest of these stars. Sar means "Prince" (a reference to Messiah Himself). The second brightest star in the night sky is Canopus, originally known as Yarash means "to possess, occupy by driving out the prior occupants" (a reference to the saints possesses ultimate "Canaan" in the End). The third brightest star in the sky is Rigil Kentaurus (a.k.a. Alpha Centauri), which was anciently known as Toliman, in Hebrew.


Toliman means "the heretofore and the hereafter" in reference to Messiah being the Great I AM (John 8:58-59; Isaiah 9:6), the Self-Existent One Who has always been. Scripture doesn't usually render Toliman as "the heretofore and the hereafter". Usually in the Bible this expression appears as "the First and the Last". 

This star is located in the lion-foot of the centaur constellation anciently known as Asham Bazah. See Toliman in the drawing below (which is from my book God's Amazing Star Secret):

Isaiah 44:6 “Thus saith Yahweh the King of Israel, and his Redeemer Yahweh of hosts; I Am the First, and I Am the Last; and beside Me there is no God.” 
Tolimen, now called Rigil Kentaurus, shines as a reminder of the Divinity of Christ. It's Message is plainly spelled out in Revelation 1, which says of Yahshua: 
Revelation 1:10-18 “I (John the Revelator) was in the Spirit on Yahweh's Day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, I Am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last... And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; And His feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and His Voice as the sound of many waters. And He had in His right Hand seven stars: and out of His Mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and His Countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. And when I saw Him, I fell at His Feet as dead. And He laid His right Hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I Am the First and the Last: I Am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I Am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.” 
Because Toliman (now called Rigil Kentaurus) is part of the Asham Bazah, which is a decan of the Bethulah (now called Virgo) in the first star-family, I have already written about it in this blog. To see the spiritual message and meaning of this constellation, placing the star Toliman within its proper context, please visit my blog from January 15, 2019.

Here are are few fun facts about Toliman (Rigil Kentaurus):

1) Rigil Kentaurus is the 3rd brightest star in the sky and is the closest star-system to us at only 4.3 light years from Earth.

2) While it appears as one star, it is actually a triple star system, consisting of three stars: 

  • Centauri A (Alpha Centauri) - now officially known as Rigil Kentaurus.
  • Centauri B - officially known as Toliman (the original Hebrew name of this whole star system).
  • Centauri C - officially known as Proxima Centauri.

3) Alpha Centauri A (Rigil Kentaurus) is not a super huge star. It has a mass 1.1 times as big as our Sun, with a luminosity that is 1.519 times brighter. Alpha Centauri B is smaller and cooler. It is only .907 times our Sun's mass and .445 times its luminosity. Alpha Centauri C is smaller yet and is not viewable to the naked eye.


4) It takes almost 80 years for the two stars (Alpha Centauri A and B) to complete their orbital paths.

5) The ancients viewed this as a single star, and it was given a single name - Toliman. In fact, it wasn't until 1689 when it was known to be a binary (two-star) system. In December 1689, Jean Richaud was observing a passing comet from his station in Puducherry (India) when he discovered that this "single" star of Toliman was actually two stars - which, upon closer inspection is now known to be three stars.

6) One planet has been confirmed for the Toliman system: Proxima Centauri b. It is slightly larger than Earth, and orbits around Proxima Centauri at a distance that is close enough to allow for habitable temperatures. This exoplanet's existence was announced in 2016 by the European Southern Observatory.


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Turn your Church or Venue into a Planetarium for a Night (or Weekend)! Now you can share God's Amazing Star Secrets with your whole family, church, or gathering! Request Shauna Manfredine to give her inspiring and well-researched, planetarium-style God's Amazing Star Secrets presentation. 


In her presentation(s), Shauna shows the meaning of Psalm 19:1-4 and the original names of the stars based upon earth's first recorded language(s). She shows archaeological evidence of the original constellations and the amazing connection between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 primary constellations. And she explains the Plan of Redemption in the original star and constellation names. More information...

Friday, June 28, 2019

Vision in the Sky

Amazing Galaxies: the Sleeping Beauty

Another amazing galaxy is the intense and beautiful "Sleeping Beauty Galaxy", which is also known as the "Black Eye Galaxy" or M64. Both names for this galaxy denote its eye-like appearance.

The Sleeping Beauty galaxy is about 17 million light-years from Earth and is located in the Chemdah (now called Coma or Coma Bernice) constellation, which is a decan of the first star-family.


One unusual thing about this galaxy is that its inner part rotates in one direction while the stars and dust in the outer part of the galaxy rotate in the opposite direction. Hydrogen gas in the middle of the galaxy produces the red colors.

The eye-like appearance of this galaxy, along with the awareness that it contains hundreds of millions of stars and probably numerous exoplanets, brings to mind a beautiful Scripture Promise:
Isaiah 64:4  "For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside Thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for Him."

1 Corinthians 2:9  "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him."
So the great "eye" of the Sleeping Beauty galaxy visually calls to us, night-after-night, reminding us to look higher, farther, and deeper than what this mortal sphere has to offer. Let's keep our sights upon our Heavenly Calling. For, as this galaxy reminds us, "without a vision, the people perish" (Psalm 29:18).

Are you loving God's Star Messages? Now you can go deeper with God's Amazing Star Secrets!

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For more information about the Mazzaroth (God's constellation tapestry) and His Messages in the 48 original constellations, request your own copy of Shauna Manfredine's book, God's Amazing Star Secret (book trailer).

TTurn your Church or Venue into a Planetarium for a Night (or Weekend)! Now you can share God's Amazing Star Secrets with your whole family, church, or gathering! Request Shauna Manfredine to give her inspiring and well-researched, planetarium-style God's Amazing Star Secrets presentation. 


In her presentation(s), Shauna shows the meaning of Psalm 19:1-4 and the original names of the stars based upon earth's first recorded language(s). She shows archaeological evidence of the original constellations and the amazing connection between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 primary constellations. And she explains the Plan of Redemption in the original star and constellation names. More information...

Saturday, June 15, 2019

The Summer Sky

What Can You See in the Sky Tonight? (Northern Hemisphere)

During the month of June, in the sky directly overhead, you'll be able to see Bo (Bootes) the Herdsman, the first decan of Bethulah.


To sight Bo, look for the Big Dipper setting in the northwest and follow the arc of its handle to find Arcturas, Bo's brightest star.

East of Bo is Bau (Hercules), which is a decan in the third star family. Bau is shaped a bit like an hourglass.

Then, between Bo and Bau you can find the obvious "C" shape of the northern crown.  If you look northwest of these constellations, you will see Chemdah (now called Coma). 



Each night, these constellations move slightly west. Visually they appear to move about the width of one fist to the west of their previous night's position. Extend your fist at arm's length at the same time and place each night to track the movement.


Are you loving God's Star Messages? Now you can go deeper with God's Amazing Star Secrets!

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For more information about the Mazzaroth (God's constellation tapestry) and His Messages in the 48 original constellations, request your own copy of Shauna Manfredine's book, God's Amazing Star Secret (book trailer).

TTurn your Church or Venue into a Planetarium for a Night (or Weekend)! Now you can share God's Amazing Star Secrets with your whole family, church, or gathering! Request Shauna Manfredine to give her inspiring and well-researched, planetarium-style God's Amazing Star Secrets presentation. 


In her presentation(s), Shauna shows the meaning of Psalm 19:1-4 and the original names of the stars based upon earth's first recorded language(s). She shows archaeological evidence of the original constellations and the amazing connection between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 primary constellations. And she explains the Plan of Redemption in the original star and constellation names. More information...

Monday, May 13, 2019

Constellations in Hebrew Word Pictures - Part 2

Meaning of Bethulah (Virgo) in Hebrew Word Pictures

As Dr. Frank Seekins explains in his book Hebrew Word Pictures:
Ancient Hebrew letters are signs from Heaven. The story of the ancient pictures that proclaim Biblical truth in the Hebrew letters and words used by Abraham and Moses - and how these ancient pictures became the written characters used to write most of the worlds' languages today. (Hebrew Word Pictures, introduction)
Yesterday, I shared the meaning of Gedi (the goat-fish of Atonement), which is the fifth primary constellation. But I'd like to pause in our study of the constellations and retrace our steps a bit, as I hadn't thought about sharing the constellation names in paleo Hebrew before...  For this reason, I'd like to go back to the first primary constellation, Bethulah (the virgin), and show the meaning of this constellation name, from the ancient Hebrew Word Pictures.

Bethulah is spelled (reading from right to left):



Hey   Lamed   Vav   Tav  Bet

As I explained in yesterday's blog, the meaning of the Hebrew word is gained by adding the meanings of each individual letter.

Considering this, let's look at the full meaning of the Hebrew name for the constellation Bethulah, spelled Bet, Tav, Vav, Lamed, Hey as shown above.






The Bet - the ancient Hebrew bet looks a tent with a path leading up to it. Remember that Bible patriarchs like Abraham lived in tents. This helps us remember the meaning of the Bet, which is "house". This letter symbolizes 1) a physical house or building, 2) a body (house), 3) a family, household, 4) inside, within.  

The Tav - the ancient Hebrew tav looks like a Cross. It means "a sign" or "sign of the Covenant". This letter signifies 1) ownership, 2) to be finished, whole and complete, 3) to seal, 4) to make a Covenant, 5) a joining of two things together, 6) to make a sign.

The Vav - the ancient Hebrew vav looks like a tent stake or Bible-times nail. The picture of a wooden peg or nail can be seen in the ancient symbol for this letter. The vav symbolizes 1) a hook or nail, 2) joining together, 3) making secure, 4) becoming bound (nailed to).

The next letter of the word Bethulah
is the Lamed - the ancient Hebrew lamed looks like a shepherd's staff. This letter is 1) the rod, 2) to control, 3) to prod or urge forwards, 4) to go towards or forwards, 5) the tongue.


The final letter of the word Bethulah is the Hey- the ancient Hebrew hey looks like a stick man standing with his arms upraised towards Heaven. The hey means to 1) behold!, 2) to show, 3) reveal.

Combining the five Hebrew letters which spell Bethulah, we get the full Hebrew meaning of the virgin woman constellation who holds the Branch and sheaf of first fruits grain. It means that we may become part of the House of or Family of Yahweh (Bet) through the Cross and Blood of the Covenant (Tav). And we may become joined with Heaven (Vav) as we behold the nails in His Hands (Vav) - a revelation which prods us and urges us forwards (Lamed) into Family of God, the more we behold it (Hey).

Truly, the meaning of the name of Bethulah beautifully captures the fuller meaning of this first primary constellation.


Are you loving God's Star Messages? Now you can go deeper with God's Amazing Star Secrets!

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For more information about the Mazzaroth (God's constellation tapestry) and His Messages in the 48 original constellations, request your own copy of Shauna Manfredine's book, God's Amazing Star Secret (book trailer).

Turn your Church or Venue into a Planetarium for a Night (or Weekend)! Now you can share God's Amazing Star Secrets with your whole family, church, or gathering! Request Shauna Manfredine to give her inspiring and well-researched, planetarium-style God's Amazing Star Secrets presentation. 


In her presentation(s), Shauna shows the meaning of Psalm 19:1-4 and the original names of the stars based upon earth's first recorded language(s). She shows archaeological evidence of the original constellations and the amazing connection between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 primary constellations. And she explains the Plan of Redemption in the original star and constellation names. More information...

Friday, April 26, 2019

Messier 87

Lessons from a Black Hole

Messier 87 (M87) is a bright elliptical galaxy, which is home to a massive black hole. Pictures of this galaxy and have revealed the first ever image of an actual black hole. The following photo of it was taken with the Event Horizon Telescope.


Messier 87 is part of the Bethulah (Virgo) galaxy cluster, which is about 55 million light-years away from earth.

Black holes are known for being powerful, which irresistibly draw everything in with the most unstoppable of forces. Everything swallowed by the black hole is useless to fill its "sucking", vortex-like void. Nothing fills it. No matter how many stars or space objects are sucked down its gaping center, the black hole remains just as large, just as needy, just as unfilled as it was before swallowing that space object.


Did you know that some people are like black holes? They are needy. They "suck" the time and resources of those around them. True followers of Christ often fall into their web, continually supporting these "black holes", bailing them out of crisis after crisis (all brought on by their own poor choices). Yet the resources, given to “save” these needy people from disaster, never improves their situation. It is as if money, time and talents are uselessly poured down a black hole, every time they are invested to “help”. 

Did you now that this is against God's Way? In Heaven's Way, blessing results. With a "black hole" situation, no amount of resources expended ever produce lasting blessing and benefit. No blessing...  no Holy Spirit...  God is not in these toxic relationships. God is a God of blessing. 

If you find yourself involved with a "black hole" relationship, get out! You cannot fill it. You cannot fix it. You cannot bless it. But under the power of hell, it will surely suck you dry, if you remain in its vicinity. 



Are you loving God's Star Messages? Now you can go deeper with God's Amazing Star Secrets!

Get Shauna Manfredine's book! 
For more information about the Mazzaroth (God's constellation tapestry) and His Messages in the 48 original constellations, request your own copy of Shauna Manfredine's book, God's Amazing Star Secret (book trailer).

Turn your Church or Venue into a Planetarium for a Night (or Weekend)! Now you can share God's Amazing Star Secrets with your whole family, church, or gathering! Request Shauna Manfredine to give her inspiring and well-researched, planetarium-style God's Amazing Star Secrets presentation. 


In her presentation(s), Shauna shows the meaning of Psalm 19:1-4 and the original names of the stars based upon earth's first recorded language(s). She shows archaeological evidence of the original constellations and the amazing connection between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 primary constellations. And she explains the Plan of Redemption in the original star and constellation names. More information...

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