“In that day seven women…”

 

“In that day seven women…”

“In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own food and provide our own clothes; only let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace.” (Isaiah 4:1)

Isaiah the prophet was writing out his prophesies during the eighth century, a time when Homer was writing “The Odyssey”. Isaiah’s prophecies are extremely important and very Messianic. Many of his revelations speak of the coming Christ and what would happen to Jesus. In Isaiah chapter ch.4 we have a hint of the future Christian church.

In the New Testament the Christian church is likened to a “woman” and also as the “bride of Christ”. In the New Testament book of Revelation, we find Jesus giving counsel, through angels, to seven churches (Revelation ch.2-3).  Isaiah’s reference to “seven women” is a prophecy for the Christian church in these last-days. The number seven in the Bible is symbolic for “completion”. God does many things in seven.

Here, in Isaiah 4:1-6 we read of seven women who “take hold of one man”, that man being Jesus Christ. All seven of these women represent the Christian church going through seven epochs of time. Those who have studied our messages regarding the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation realize that these churches represent the church in completeness (past, present, future) – the Seven Church Epochs.

All of these churches are given counsel in Revelation ch.2-3. When we get to the last church, the church of Laodicea, we find that the entire Christian church is in bad condition. It has grown complacent, lazy, indifferent regarding the important things of God and “lukewarm” – no longer excited about true faith.

In today’s world full of computer gadgets and AI technology people have become extremely materialistic. As far as education goes, morality is lost in a maze of “make-believe” psychology. Science is telling us about extraterrestrials, U.F.O.’s, and AI threats. Where does the Christian church stand with all of these issues? Study with us here at “The Shepherds Way & Nugget of Truth”. We are talking about all of these important issues while many denominations are off sleeping.

We note that these seven women only want to be called “Christian” in name – but not in true belief and actions. We see this today. Many are attending church for social gatherings, get togethers. Many churches have music entertainment with worldly music, Christian rock, yelling, screaming, shouting, applauding, and the sermons are self-esteem psychological talks. Songs that repeat the same sentence over and over again. These are people who are “Christian” only in name, but certainly not in practice. Many talk of others in a bad way and gossip spreads throughout the church quickly. Constant talking outload in the sanctuary. This is the sad condition of today’s church.

Another problem is the fact of false doctrine being promoted and what we have called being “theologically correct”. American churches today have many false doctrines being taught and most Christians today do not even know the true history of their own faith. If a Christian challenges something said in church he or she is shunned, even though the Bible commands us to test the doctrine.

Many want to be associated with the name “Christian” but do not want the true gospel. These “seven women” want to “eat” their “own food”. This is a reference to spiritual food. Many who attend some church read everything but the word of God. They read psychological books and self-help books – or the latest book on false prophecy to gain some kind of excitement. Some even practice pagan teachings – this has become their “own food”.

These “seven women” also will “provide” their “own clothes”. This means that they want their own righteousness, they wish to be accepted by the fallen world and not be accepted by Jesus Christ and His righteousness. True Christians are “clothed with the righteousness of Christ.” Finally, these people say; “Only let us be called by thy name.” Again, Christian in name only, not in true belief and faith. This is the sad condition of the Christian church today.

While all of this is happening, the next verses are good news. While the main condition of the Christian church is “spiritually asleep” God promises “In that day [during the epoch of Laodicea] shall the Branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious” (Isaiah 4:2). Here is a reference to the true “branch” of the Lord. True Christians are plugged into the “Branch”. God promised; “I am bringing forth my servant the Branch.” (Zechariah 3:8; Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 33:15)

True Christians are “living branches” (Romans 11:17-24). We understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate branch. A branch is part of a tree and the tree in this context (Isaiah 4:2) represents the restored Davidic Kingdom, the coming millennial age. The John Class understands this coming kingdom and has been proclaiming it, the sleeping church has not. Many Christians today have not a clue about the seven dispensations and the coming 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ and His saints on the restored Earth.

In Isaiah 4:3 God refers to “those left in Zion”, this is a reference to those who come through the great tribulation period. These people will “be called holy, all who are recorded living in Jerusalem.” Right now, the true Christian church is indeed beautiful, clothed with the righteousness of Jesus Christ and pure in its doctrine even though it is a “little flock” (Luke 12:32).

Right now, the last-day Christians are the “remnant” and are figuratively Zion. Literal Zion will be the headquarters of the millennial kingdom (Micah 4:1-5). Right now, God has His power over us like a protective “cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night”. God is protecting the Ancient Antiochene Church of God. God says of this special presence; “It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.” (Isaiah 4:6)

We invite you to join the John Class now and proclaim the coming beautiful Kingdom of God.

AACG, (October 9^th 2025)

“In that day seven women…”

Above: Presbyter King gives us this important message about todays churches.

*Latter-day Message to Laodicea