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  1. The Bible was written for or us and not to to us

  2. Gematria

  3. Gematria Gematria

  4. 14

  5. d v D

  6. d v D 4 + 6 + 4

  7. d v D 4 + 6 + 4

  8. ‘Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.’ ( John 20:30-31 )

  9. ‘Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.’ ( John 20:30-31 )

  10. 14

  11. Gematria Gematria

  12. 496 syllables

  13. 496 syllables 496 Words

  14. 496 syllables 496 Words

  15. So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153 , but even with so many the net was not torn. ( John 21:11 )

  16. One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe. ( John 19:34-35 )

  17. Some Fishy Interpretations

  18. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE ELECT

  19. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE ELECT 10 = Commandments

  20. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE ELECT 10 = Commandments + 7 = Gifts Holy Spirit; Sabbath; Holiness

  21. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE ELECT 10 = Commandments + 7 = Gifts Holy Spirit; Sabbath; Holiness = 17

  22. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE ELECT 10 = Commandments + 7 = Gifts Holy Spirit; Sabbath; Holiness = 17 T 17 = 153

  23. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE ELECT 10 = Commandments + 7 = Gifts Holy Spirit; Sabbath; Holiness = 17 T 17 = 153 153 = The Elect

  24. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE CHURCH

  25. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE CHURCH 100 = Gentiles

  26. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE CHURCH 100 = Gentiles + 50 = Jews

  27. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE CHURCH 100 = Gentiles + 50 = Jews + 3 = Trinity = 153

  28. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE CHURCH 100 = Gentiles + 50 = Jews + 3 = Trinity = 153 153 = The Whole Church

  29. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION FOR ALL PEOPLE TYPES

  30. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION FOR ALL PEOPLE TYPES 153 = every species of fish in the world

  31. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION FOR ALL PEOPLE TYPES 153 = every species of fish in the world Fish = every kind of people 153 = Every ‘ethnicity’ of believer in the Church

  32. Some Fishy Interpretations IT’S TRUE – HONEST!

  33. Some Fishy Interpretations IT’S TRUE – HONEST! Fishermen exaggerate

  34. Some Fishy Interpretations IT’S TRUE – HONEST! Fishermen exaggerate This is NO exaggeration!

  35. ‘ One cannot deny that some of these interpretations (they are not mutually exclusive) are possible, but they all encounter the same objection: we have no evidence that any such complicated understating of 153 would have been intelligible to John's readers .’ Raymond E. Brown

  36. Principles for avoiding crazy readings

  37. Principles for avoiding crazy readings 1. The claim must fit the data

  38. Principles for avoiding crazy readings 1. The claim must fit the data 2. The meaning must be possible for the author and the first readers

  39. Principles for avoiding crazy readings 1. The claim must fit the data 2. The meaning must be possible for the author and the first readers 3. Any ‘deep’ meaning must cohere with the surface text

  40. 40 + 10 +5 +30 +1 +5 +10 +50 +2 = 153 bny h’lhym / bene haelohim sons of God

  41. 153 (John 21:11)

  42. 276 (Acts 27:37)

  43. 276 (Acts 27:37) 666 (Rev. 13:18)

  44. Triangular Numbers

  45. psephizo psephos To calculate pebble

  46. 1 SALVATION OF THE ELECT 10 = Commandments + 7 = Gifts Holy Spirit; Sabbath; Holiness = 17 T 17 = 153 153 = The Elect 17 1

  47. 444 syllables x2 = 888

  48. 444 syllables x2 = 888 888 =

  49. Some Fishy Interpretations SALVATION OF THE ELECT 10 = Commandments + 7 = Gifts Holy Spirit; Sabbath; Holiness = 17 T 17 = 153 153 = The Elect

  50. Ezekiel 47:1-12 12

  51. Ezekiel 47:1-12 12

  52. Ezekiel 47:1-12 12 SALVATION FOR ALL PEOPLE TYPES 153 = every species of fish in the world Fish = every kind of people 153 = Every ‘ethnicity’ of believer in the Church

  53. Ezekiel 47:1-12 12

  54. Ezekiel 47:9-10 10 “very many fish will live in the Dead Sea as a result of these living waters.

  55. Ezekiel 47:9-10 10 “very many fish will live in the Dead Sea as a result of these living waters. And it will come about that fishermen will stand beside it; from En-Gedi to En-Eglaim

  56. Ezekiel 47:9-10 10 “very many fish will live in the Dead Sea as a result of these living waters. And it will come about that fishermen will stand beside it; from En-Gedi to En-Eglaim there will be a place for spreading of nets. Their fish will be according to their kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea, very many.”

  57. Ezekiel 47:9-10 10 “very many fish will live in the Dead Sea as a result of these living waters. And it will come about that fishermen will stand beside it; from En-Gedi to En-Eglaim there will be a place for spreading of nets. Their fish will be according to their kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea, very many.”

  58. Ezekiel 47:9-10 10 “very many fish will live in the Dead Sea as a result of these living waters. And it will come about that fishermen will stand beside it; from En-Gedi to En-Eglaim there will be a place for spreading of nets. Their fish will be according to their kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea, very many.”

  59. 10 + 4 +3 = 17 gdy/ Gedi

  60. 10 + 4 +3 = 17 gdy/ Gedi

  61. 10 + 4 +3 = 17 40 +10 +30 +3 +70 = 153 gdy/ Gedi ‘ glym/ Eglaim

  62. Bringing it together

  63. Bringing it together 1. familiar yet unfamiliar

  64. Bringing it together 1. familiar yet unfamiliar 2. the number ‘153’ is both real and symbolic

  65. Bringing it together 1. familiar yet unfamiliar 2. the number ‘153’ is both real and symbolic 3. the number ‘17’ is linked to Pentecost

  66. Points for Home • This episode of the catch of 153 fish is of a piece with one of the main themes of John’s Gospel as captured by the words of Jesus, ‘As for me, if I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself .’ (Jn. 12:32). World mission is part of the heartbeat of God. Commit yourself afresh to the Great Commission by resolving to pray and support some overseas mission endeavour. Ask the Lord whether he is calling you to be part of His global vision. • The disciples are fishing in home waters – the Sea of Galilee, and Jesus’ commissions them to begin proclaiming the Gospel first in Jerusalem (Acts 1:8). Who can you pray for and witness to this week nearer home? Cast the net wide! • We have seen the value of a literate reading of the Scriptures. Commit yourself this week to going deeper into God’s Word, with the illuminating power of the Holy Spirit to mine all the treasures it contains.

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