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Purim Katan,
The Catching Away
by Heidi Rabe
The Catching Away
by Heidi Rabe
In this book, we will take a look at the possible role that the Feast of Purim will have in end times events. Also, it is possible that the two full solar eclipses point to a falling away from the faith (August 21, 2017) and lawlessness (April 8, 2024). The barley harvest is the first harvest (the catching away of the church). Then, the wheat harvest will take place at the second coming of the Lord Jesus. During the tribulation, the earth's tilt may increase, which will cause weather patterns to change. This is called the "Tribulation Tilt Theory."
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There are 60 days in between Purim Katan (February 22, 2024) and the beginning of the Passover (April 22, 2024). It takes 60-90 days for barley to grow. The barley represents the church. Therefore, the catching away could take place during the Passover.
There are 87 days from Purim Katan to Pentecost (May 19, 2024). Therefore, the catching away could take place during Pentecost.
There are 87 days from Purim Katan to Pentecost (May 19, 2024). Therefore, the catching away could take place during Pentecost.
February 22-24, 2024 (Purim Katan/Shushan Purim Katan)
During a Jewish leap year, there are two months of Adar. It is the twelfth month of the religious (or sacred) Hebrew calendar. Therefore, in this context, it is considered the last month of the year. When a leap year is involved, the Jewish people add an extra month: Adar I and Adar II.
The Feast of Purim is celebrated two times during a leap year (once in Adar I and once in Adar II). Not everyone celebrates the minor one, however.
The history of two months of Adar may have to do with the barley harvest. If the barley wasn’t ripening fast enough, the people considered it to be a “leap year.” Therefore, an additional month was added. This would give the crop time to grow. Plus, the beginning of Nisan would be delayed, so that the Passover would fall at the correct time.
Since the church is likened to barley, the barley harvest could be the rapture. It is interesting to note that the catching away could happen in 2024, which is a leap year. It is as if the church will make a great leap into Heaven!
It is my humble interpretation that Purim Katan represents the beginning of the season of the bridegroom. I will use this date later on in our study to figure out the time of the barley harvest. The next Purim Katan will take place on the evening of February 22, 2024 to the evening of February 23, 2024. Then, Shushan Purim Katan will take place on February 23-24, 2024.
The next Purim will take place on March 23-24, 2024. At this time, the Jewish people on the earth will want someone to deliver them from the evil of this world (similar to Purim during the time of Esther).
Let’s jump ahead to Jesus’ second coming. I know that this will be an amazing time since it will usher in the Lord’s great light and glory! In Isaiah 60:1, it says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” Recently, I learned that the Karaites (Karaite Judaism) think of Purim as the “festival of lights.” Therefore, they light candles in their synagogues during this celebration.
I think it is possible that the second coming will take place during the Feast of Purim. The second coming will have to take place at the end of the tribulation. If the tribulation begins in 2024, that would mean that it will end in 2031. Purim, therefore, will take place on March 8-9, 2031. This is my best guess for the second coming.
During a Jewish leap year, there are two months of Adar. It is the twelfth month of the religious (or sacred) Hebrew calendar. Therefore, in this context, it is considered the last month of the year. When a leap year is involved, the Jewish people add an extra month: Adar I and Adar II.
The Feast of Purim is celebrated two times during a leap year (once in Adar I and once in Adar II). Not everyone celebrates the minor one, however.
The history of two months of Adar may have to do with the barley harvest. If the barley wasn’t ripening fast enough, the people considered it to be a “leap year.” Therefore, an additional month was added. This would give the crop time to grow. Plus, the beginning of Nisan would be delayed, so that the Passover would fall at the correct time.
Since the church is likened to barley, the barley harvest could be the rapture. It is interesting to note that the catching away could happen in 2024, which is a leap year. It is as if the church will make a great leap into Heaven!
It is my humble interpretation that Purim Katan represents the beginning of the season of the bridegroom. I will use this date later on in our study to figure out the time of the barley harvest. The next Purim Katan will take place on the evening of February 22, 2024 to the evening of February 23, 2024. Then, Shushan Purim Katan will take place on February 23-24, 2024.
The next Purim will take place on March 23-24, 2024. At this time, the Jewish people on the earth will want someone to deliver them from the evil of this world (similar to Purim during the time of Esther).
Let’s jump ahead to Jesus’ second coming. I know that this will be an amazing time since it will usher in the Lord’s great light and glory! In Isaiah 60:1, it says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” Recently, I learned that the Karaites (Karaite Judaism) think of Purim as the “festival of lights.” Therefore, they light candles in their synagogues during this celebration.
I think it is possible that the second coming will take place during the Feast of Purim. The second coming will have to take place at the end of the tribulation. If the tribulation begins in 2024, that would mean that it will end in 2031. Purim, therefore, will take place on March 8-9, 2031. This is my best guess for the second coming.
Definition of Purim
Let’s take a moment to look at a couple definitions for Purim. For example, the Hebrew word for Purim, according to the Strong’s Concordance, is Puwr or Puriym, which is “a lot (as by means of a broken piece).” And one of its root words is puwrah, which is “a wine-press (as crushing grapes).”
In Isaiah 53:5, it says the following:
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
For those who haven’t received Jesus as Savior and Lord (before the rapture takes place), they will go through the tribulation. It will be a terrible time.
In Revelation 14:9-10, it says the following:
“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation….”
It is interesting to note that another root word for Purim is puwr, which means “to crush.” It also means “to utterly take.” This last definition reminds me of the catching away. Jesus has also given His entire life for us.
During the tribulation, God will take His people as a nation, while the rest of the earth and its inhabitants are judged. This is another example of being “utterly taken.”
Celebration of Purim
At this time, I’d like to take a look at what happens during the celebration of Purim. It is important to note that it is one of the most joyful of Jewish holidays! In the Book of Esther, Queen Esther of Persia helps save her people from being killed.
During Purim, many children and adults wear costumes from the Purim story, as well as other favorite Bible stories. They participate in parades, parties, and carnivals. They also give one another gifts and baked goods. The poor are given special gifts as well.
In Esther 9:22, it says the following:
“As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.”
The giving of gifts could be likened to the catching away. After the rapture takes place, the church will be given gifts by the Lord. These gifts could be used in service in His kingdom.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:19, it says the following:
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?”
Then, in Revelation 22:12, it says the following:
“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
The word Katan (in Purim Katan) is found in Isaiah 62:5, which says the following:
“For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.”
According to the Strong’s Concordance, the Hebrew word for “bridegroom” is chathan, which means “to close up” and “to seal.” It also means to “make an end, mark, seal (up), and stop.” (This is the word Katan.)
As previously noted, Jesus is the bridegroom and the church is His bride. I think that Purim Katan marks the beginning of the season of the bridegroom. As previously noted, one of the definitions for chathan is to “mark.”
Let’s take a moment to look at a couple definitions for Purim. For example, the Hebrew word for Purim, according to the Strong’s Concordance, is Puwr or Puriym, which is “a lot (as by means of a broken piece).” And one of its root words is puwrah, which is “a wine-press (as crushing grapes).”
In Isaiah 53:5, it says the following:
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
For those who haven’t received Jesus as Savior and Lord (before the rapture takes place), they will go through the tribulation. It will be a terrible time.
In Revelation 14:9-10, it says the following:
“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation….”
It is interesting to note that another root word for Purim is puwr, which means “to crush.” It also means “to utterly take.” This last definition reminds me of the catching away. Jesus has also given His entire life for us.
During the tribulation, God will take His people as a nation, while the rest of the earth and its inhabitants are judged. This is another example of being “utterly taken.”
Celebration of Purim
At this time, I’d like to take a look at what happens during the celebration of Purim. It is important to note that it is one of the most joyful of Jewish holidays! In the Book of Esther, Queen Esther of Persia helps save her people from being killed.
During Purim, many children and adults wear costumes from the Purim story, as well as other favorite Bible stories. They participate in parades, parties, and carnivals. They also give one another gifts and baked goods. The poor are given special gifts as well.
In Esther 9:22, it says the following:
“As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.”
The giving of gifts could be likened to the catching away. After the rapture takes place, the church will be given gifts by the Lord. These gifts could be used in service in His kingdom.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:19, it says the following:
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?”
Then, in Revelation 22:12, it says the following:
“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
The word Katan (in Purim Katan) is found in Isaiah 62:5, which says the following:
“For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.”
According to the Strong’s Concordance, the Hebrew word for “bridegroom” is chathan, which means “to close up” and “to seal.” It also means to “make an end, mark, seal (up), and stop.” (This is the word Katan.)
As previously noted, Jesus is the bridegroom and the church is His bride. I think that Purim Katan marks the beginning of the season of the bridegroom. As previously noted, one of the definitions for chathan is to “mark.”