Should 10-Israel be afraid of the Hunters of Jeremiah 16:16?
The following is an emailed question I received today... including my response. I don't generally share these, but think this may be good for others to consider as well.
Shalom,
I have a question that no one seems to want to answer- it appears that people would rather assume the
worst than figure something out sometimes...Here's my question:
If, as the Scripture says, that He will "send for many fisherman and they shall fish for them."
And afterward, He shall "send for many hunters and they shall hunt for them."
How does this reckon with Yeshua telling us in a seemingly identical statement that He "will make us fishers of men."
And that this is a GOOD/POSITIVE thing... (unless you're a fish, of course and take it literally)
But when we get to the "hunters" part of it, all the sudden panic sets in and we feel like we're walking around with targets on our backs. (well, technically we FEEL that way these days but still!)I'm not 100% convinced we're interpreting this correctly.... as usual...
Let's make sure that this is the way Scripture is describing our future- not our worst-fears describing it...Thanks,
[name removed], a servant on the path of The Way
My response:
Hi [name removed],
I think the first article that convinced me that "the hunters" shouldn't be considered friendly was this: Quick Overview on the Return of the Lost Tribes,
But of course, I think some of the hunters could be considered friendly, but the precedent that Jew-dah experienced seems to confirm the general hostility. Not to mention the context of Jeremiah 16:16-18 having a strong overtone of punishment for Israel's crookedness. Ultimately it will be a good and positive thing for the Remnant that escapes and is brought back to the Land, but it isn't going to be pleasant during the punishment process. Jeremiah 50:4 has the remnant of Israel and Jew-dah weeping for a reason. Unfortunately, there is going to be great bloodshed and death. But if you think about it, there already is bloodshed and death. Consider how many millions of unborn that have been slaughtered in the nations which can claim descent from 10-Israel. The nations will be justly punished for their wickedness and cruelty.
However, we should find comfort in knowing the Father is going to make a way of escape for the Remnant who endure, listen, and obey His voice before the time of His Wrath comes (Rev 3:10; Zeph 2:3). Those that are His should NOT be afraid... not even of persecution and death.
Shabbat shalom,
Hanok
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May 16th, 2010 - 06:22
Consider who the hunters of the Scriptures were. Nimrod and Esau are the two that come up first. Both of these have an adversarial position to the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. We see what the descendants of Esau are doing in this day and age – thousands of years later.
My understanding is that you want to be ‘caught’ by the fishers (the example given by Yeshua’s Talmidim) – not by the hunters (the example given above).
Shalom!
May 16th, 2010 - 09:31
Well said, SCallas! Thank you for the comment.