"The Shepherds Way" E.W.King: David Koresh and the Last Days

David Koresh and the Last Days

Important Message for Every Church

By Eric William King

-December 7^th 2023-

We find it in Hosea 3:4-5;

“For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred pillar, without ephod or teraphim. Afterward the children of Israel shall return (Which started prophetically on May 14^th 1948), seek the Lord their God and David there king, and fear the Lord and His goodness in the Latter-Days.”

Which David is this? Certainly not ancient King David of the Kethuvim (the Writings of O.T.) because he had already “gone to be with the Lord”. This Latter-Day David will be sought for in “the latter days”. (After the 1^st coming of Jesus the Christ.)

Before I go any further in this article, when I teach this important doctrine, I must emphasize that many past cult groups have abused the Truth of this Davidian Doctrine. When we here, at the Ancient Antiochene Church of God teach this Truth, we teach it from the perspective that this Latter-Day David has not yet appeared and will yet appear during the Seven Year Tribulation (future). It is always important to keep this in mind as you continue your studies here.

Davidic Ancient Antiochene Church-Doctrine

The Ancient Antiochene Church is certainly not “legalistic” in its theology, we are not “day keepers” and we do not have any specific “food laws”. However, when we read the word “Law” anywhere in the Bible that word means to us, “The New Covenant”. We do have traditions which are not “law”, they do not have to be observed but we understand the importance of traditions, especially in the Christian Family. For instance, many of us keep the “traditional” Christian Holidays and some of us wear the Tzitzit and Kippah and wear the Tallit (Many of us even have the payees). Because we also hold to many Orthodox teachings from the early church we have been called by outsiders, Hasidic Christians. (we don’t mind)

Another very important message that we share is called “The Seventh Message”. This teaching involves the understanding of the coming of two people, Latter-Day Zerubbabel and Latter-Day David. We believe that the Latter-Day Zerubbabel is here in the John Class – we have covered this in other lectures and articles.

Note: The John Class comprise all awake Christians who are studying the book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John. They are receiving the “whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27)

Here I wish to give a little more information about the Latter-Day David.

Some References about the Latter-Day David are found in;

*Ezekiel 34:23-31

*Hosea 3:4,5

*Isaiah 44:28 compare Ezekial 33:28

*Isaiah 55:3,4

*Zechariah 12:8-14; 8:23

And many other refences not mentioned here.

In the minor prophet, Hosea 3:4,5 we read that God says that Israel will go many days “without a king” and God says in Hosea 2:11 that He will cause all their Holy Days, including their weekly Sabbaths to cease. This was fulfilled after 70 A.D. when God allowed the Jerusalem Temple to be destroyed. Ceasar Titus in 70 A.D. sent his troops to capture Jerusalem and its temple. He conquered the last stronghold in 73 A.D. which was Masada.

The fact is, none of the Holy Feast days can be kept properly without the temple, the priests, and Holy Sacrifices. Only when the Latter-Day David appears will a true New Covenant Israel be gathered – 12,000 from each of the Twelve Tribes.

NOTE: We are not against Christians today keeping the “feasts” in a traditional sense - to remember the Great Plan of Hashem. However, it is not something that Christians must do - and they can do it in many different ways.

We must also understand; Just because Israel went without a noticeable “king” on the Davidic Throne does not mean that God has not secretly protected the “line of David” and has always had somebody to sit on that throne, the throne which will be given to Jesus Christ at His Second Coming.

“For thus says the LORD: David shall never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel.” [Jeremiah 33:17]

Gabriel the angel promised Mother Mary; “The Lord God will give him (Jesus) the throne of his father David.” (Luke 1:32-33) Was that throne on planet earth when Jesus was here? Perhaps being protected some place? Jesus told some of His disciples to seek out “the lost of Israel” (those outside of Jerusalem) while He was here…. He also told the Jews in Jerusalem that He had “other sheep, which are not of this (strictly Judean) fold” those too He promised to re-gather. (John 10:16) God promises to restore all true Twelve Tribes of Israel at the Second Coming.

There are prophecies in the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets (Even the Psalms) that refer to a different King David than that of the Old Testament. We, the Ancient Antiochene Church of God have Bible truths that many denominational Christians reject. Sadly, they have been deceived into believing that they have no need for any more true doctrines. They say that they "have need of nothing". One of these important doctrines that they reject is the “Davidian Kingdom” doctrine - (Which has actually been around since the beginning of the Patristic Period).

Ancient Antiochene Christians have sometimes been called "Davidians" or "Davidian Christians" by “modern” Christians - because we have this important and distinct doctrine. They (Fallen Christendom) reject the fact that God has much more to teach them. It surprises me how many have become un-teachable but Jesus predicted that. (Revelation 3:14-22)

Of course, the last Anti-Christ will have already been exposed before the “seeking” of David occurs. (The final Anti-Christ is revealed in Revelation ch.13)

This will be the beginning of the Davidic Covenant becoming completely fulfilled. The entire earth, after the Tribulation is over, will be under the Davidic Kingdom Rule as promised in the Davidic Covenant – an Unconditional Covenant. (2 Samuel 7:4-16; Psalm 89). This will be a Davidian Kingdom (Ezekiel 34:23-24 – We will rule with Christ, Revelation 5:10).

When Adam and Eve sinned, they forfeited the title deed to Satan the Devil who became “the god of this age” (2 Corinthians 4:4). Through the life, death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ - God has rightfully purchased back the title deed of this, His creation (Romans 8:21; Acts 20:28). We (the Christian Church) are His “purchased possession” (Ephesians 1:14).

Latter-Day David’s last name

Ancient Antiochene records show that this coming David will have an identifiable last name (Surname) and it is spoken of in The Scriptures themselves. (Isaiah 45:4 KJV) To understand these prophecies, we must understand a little background information about old King Cyrus.

King Cyrus was prophesied of, about just under two centuries before his birth. Through the Major Prophet, Isaiah -(Isaiah 44:26-28; All of Isaiah ch.45 & more places)- and others. Isaiah prophesied about Cyrus coming forth and freeing Israel from Babylonian bondage - and that is now an historical fact. Babylon was taken by Cyrus in 538 B.C. and this has overtones of a future Cyrus, who during the Great Tribulation will be leading tribulation saints out of Babylon the Great – the entire fallen world. The world’s great powers during the Great Tribulation will fall “in one hour”. (Revelation ch.18)

Note: The entire world is now proclaimed “Babylon” in the Whirlwind Prophecy of Jeremiah ch.25; Please watch our lecture on this subject.

Before Cyrus [Koresh] was even born, we read these amazing prophecies about him;

“(God) Who says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, even saying to Jerusalem, “You shall be built.”, And to the temple, “Your foundation shall be laid.” – (Isaiah 44:28)

King Cyrus took over Babylon in 538 B.C. and freed Israel and gave an edict to let them return to their land and build back their Temple. He gave the special edict for them to build the temple in 536 B.C. It is said by some historians that when Cyrus freed Israelites he came into their land and the Nevi’im [the Prophets] ran up to him with their parchments and showed him where the prophets spoke about him almost 200 years before the fact. It is stated that after Cyrus heard their testimony he said; “So let it be written, so let it be done.” – and it was so.

Let us begin to understand more about the future Koresh.

Reading on into Isaiah chapter forty-five, we find an ancient and sacred prophesy about our future - a secret prophecy. The name “Cyrus” in the ancient Hebrew language was Koresh. Let us look into some portions of this prophecy. The first promise regarding ancient Cyrus, is the fact that God [YHVH] calls Koresh, “His Messiah”.

We read; “Thus says the LORD to His anointed (His Messiah), To Cyrus [Koresh], whose right hand I have held.” – “(Isaiah 45:1)

The word for “anointed” in the original Hebrew used here, in this text, is found in the Strongs Concordance and is Hebrew word number 4899. It is the title “mashiyach” – messiah. Some more things that God has to say about a Latter-Day Cyrus (Koresh) are;

“I will give you the treasures of darkness, And hidden riches of secret places.” – (Isaiah 45:3)

Note: Koresh will understand the Seventh Message, the “Hidden Manna”.

“For Jocob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have SURNAMED (Last named) thee (Koresh), though thou hast not known me.” – (Isaiah 45:4) (KJV has it correct with the earlier manuscripts)

Interesting to note here that the first Cyrus, which saved Israel from a rugged captivity had the first name as Cyrus…. but now, the idea is, that this prophecy has a dual fulfillment. Just as many of you know that the ancient Elijah prophecies have dual fulfillments.

Jesus says; “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.” (Matthew13:52)

We find that the only name that God calls Cyrus is Koresh (in Hebrew). In the Strongs Concordance the name “Koresh” is shown to mean “death”. What does this all mean? Stay with me here and listen carefully, this is extremely important to know. As we read along in this Koreshian Prophecy, we read the following statement of Yah-Weh;

“Thus says the LORD, The Holy One of Israel, and his maker; “Ask me of things CONCERNING MY SONS; And concerning the work of my hands.” – (Isaiah 45:11) (Again, the KJV has it accurate here.)

Here God is talking about Cyrus and gives us a “parenthetical prophetic statement” concerning the idea of not just one Cyrus, but two. The future person would have the LAST NAME as KORESH. Now notice, in Isaiah 44:28 that God calls Koresh “His Shepherd”. God also calls Koresh “His Messiah” in Isaiah 45:1. Is there a future person spoken of, which is to come, by a “first name”, who was also called a “Messiah” and is also called God’s “Shepherd”? Yes. There is. This future person which has the same exact titles, is revealed as the Latter-Day (Future) David. God tells us of only ONE latter-day “shepherd” and “anointed” which He shall send in the “last days” (After Jesus Christ had ascended back to heaven – Hosea 3:4,5).

God says; “I will establish ONE SHEPHERD over them, (the tribulation remnant) and he shall feed them (“feeding” the Seventh Message – “them” is actually both the last remnant church and tribulation saints) – My SERVANT DAVID. He shall feed them (feed them the pure Davidian Message) and be their SHEPHERD. And I, the LORD, will be their God, AND MY SERVANT DAVID A PRINCE AMONG THEM; I the LORD, have spoken.” – Isaiah 34:23,24 (Notice, this is an unconditional promise – it will happen.)

So, the 144,000 are preparing to meet this, David! They must be sealed before “seeking” for this special David Koresh to come forth, which will happen after the Rapture. He will be of the 12,000 sealed from the Tribe of Judah. All of this may be hard for some of you to understand right away, this is normal. The Church has a lot of catching up to do, but God promises us;

“In the latter days you will understand it perfectly.” – (Jeramiah 23:28)

America & Briton are scattered Israel

Jacob (whose name was changed to Israel) had twelve sons and only one of those sons produced the Jewish people - when we get technical. Jews are literally from the tribe of Judea. Apostle Paul was a Benjamite from the tribe of Benjamin who converted to Judaism which, back then, was the religious sect of Pharisaism (Galatians 1:13). The tribe of Judah created the “Pharisees”.

Jacob had twelve sons and a daughter by his wives and their maids (Genesis ch.29-39). His father was Isaac and his mother, Rebecca. Jacob was a twin brother; his brother’s name was Esau. Jacob becomes the patronymic of Israelites.

Since May 14^th 1948 ancient geographical Israel again became a legitimate nation and many Jews have returned to their own land. This was a great and glorious fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. God promised the restoration of the nation of Israel. Today when we think of Jewish people, we lump all the 12 original tribes together and call them all “Jew”. It is true that all twelve tribes have now been categorized generically as ‘Jews’.

When we go strictly by Sola Scriptura (the Word of God alone) we see a very different picture developing. Really, only those from the tribe of Judah make up the literal Jewish people. So, what happened to the other eleven tribes? When we read our Bible’s, we find that when the Kingdom of Israel split Judah and Benjamin along with some Levites formed the Southern kingdom called Judea and the rest of the tribes formed Israel (the northern kingdom).

We teach and show from our historical records that the so called “lost tribes” migrated into Europe and eventually formed Great Briton and the Untied States of America. This is a whole other topic which must be thoroughly studied.

So technically speaking, after the split, Israelites are NOT Jews. The Jews remained in Jerusalem (Judah).

Latter-Day David will help to gather the last of the scattered tribes, which are the 144,000. (Zacheriah 8:23; Hosea 3:4,5 – Revelation 14:1-5)

Now, some of the evidence is in. Can you begin to see and understand the importance of the purity of our doctrine?

Please continue your studies here at “The shepherds Way” & “Nugget of Truth”- and SHARE!

-From Eric William King (Originally published, December 7^th 2023)

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Eric has just posted a review article containing several pages of good information regarding what we call, "The Seventh Message". Please do not wait to study this important message for the Last-Day