Rosemary Moss

Throughout history, Satan's mystery schools have consistently sought to counterfeit and distort the divine truths revealed in Scripture, offering deceptive imitations that lead humanity away from the path of salvation. In the Bible, Solomon's Temple is where God dwelt "between the two cherubim" on the Mercy Seat atop the Ark of the Covenant, signifying His presence and mercy. In contrast, Satan’s mystery schools have the Masonic Temple, where ritual altars and illustrations depict two opposite-facing animals or structures, mimicking the cherubim. These symbols mark the path of initiation into false godhood. Salvation through faith in Christ, a core tenet of Christianity, is distorted in these mystery schools into salvation through “knowledge of oneself” as God or Christ, rooted in the concept of gnosis. While the believer dies to sin in Christian faith, the initiate in these schools dies to fear, enslaved by the deception that the body and matter are prisons rather than creations of God. The Lord God forgives our sins, but in the counterfeit teachings, individuals are taught to forgive themselves, stripping away the necessity of divine grace. The Word of God, as described in John 1:1 and Revelation 19:13, is substituted with a “sacred word” like Aum or Ohm, claimed to be the sound by which the universe was created. The mystery of God hidden in Christ is countered by the so-called “Mysteries” hidden within initiates, including the ritualistic “death and resurrection” found in mystery schools, symbolized by the rebirth of the Phoenix. The seven "I am" statements of Christ, which affirm His divinity and role in salvation, are replaced by the seven chakras and initiations leading to enlightenment. Jesus as "the door" to salvation (John 10:9) is corrupted into "the Door of Initiation," a term used by occult figures like Alice Bailey. Christ as "the light of the world" (John 8:12) is twisted into Lucifer as the "light-bearer" or "guiding beacon," a term embraced by Helena Blavatsky. While Christ's sacrifice is the ultimate act of love for mankind’s eternal life, Lucifer is falsely depicted as the one who “fell” and sacrificed himself so that mankind could attain “god-consciousness.” This perversion is furthered by teaching that each person is a "Son of God" and that Lucifer is the "sun (of) god." Christ is the Logos, the divine Word made flesh (John 1:1), but in these mystery schools, Lucifer is described as "the Logos in his highest," as claimed by Blavatsky. Instead of Christ as the Savior and Redeemer, Manly P. Hall and others promote the serpent as the "Universal Savior," linking this deception to ancient lies in the Garden of Eden. Christ's prophesied rule of the nations with “a rod of iron” (Rev. 19:15) is counterfeited by the “Rod of Initiation,” used by figures like Sanat Kumara, a being revered in these esoteric circles. While the incarnation of God as man (John 1:14) is a core Christian belief, these schools teach that each of us is “incarnated” on this planet through reincarnation. Finally, the lifting of the veil, as described in 2 Corinthians 3:16, where Christ removes the blindness of sin and ignorance, is replaced by the Aquarian idea of lifting the veil, often depicted as "Isis Unveiled." The ascension of Christ (Acts 1) is distorted into the ascension of humanity through an expanded consciousness, marking the ultimate counterfeit of divine truth.

The Exodus of the Israelites is deeply connected with the narrative of God's overarching redemptive plan and prophetic timeline. The Israelites' journey from slavery to freedom prefigures the believer's journey from sin to salvation. The blood of the Passover lamb, which protected the Israelites during the final plague in Egypt (Exodus 12), prefigures the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). The plagues of Egypt also prefigure the plagues in Revelation that are delivered to the nations, demonstrating God's judgment and ultimate deliverance. Moses' mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt is a direct prefiguration of Jesus' mission to lead humanity out of the bondage of sin. In Exodus 3:10, God commissions Moses to free the Israelites, just as Jesus is sent by the Father to free us from sin (Luke 4:18). The crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) is a type of baptism, symbolizing the washing away of the old life and the beginning of a new one in Christ (1 Corinthians 10:1-2). The forty years of wandering in the wilderness were not just a punishment for unfaithfulness but also a period of testing and faith-building (Deuteronomy 8:2). In the same way, the Church today experiences a period of testing and sanctification as we await Christ's return, akin to the spiritual journey of believers who are called to trust in God and grow in faith despite trials and tribulations. The Promised Land given to the Israelites foreshadows the inheritance promised to believers, including glorified bodies and authority over the nations under Christ's perfect rule in the Millennial Kingdom. The typology of faithful endurance leading to reward is also evident in the story of Joseph, who remained faithful despite his trials and was elevated to a position of authority in Egypt (Genesis 41:41-43). Daniel's steadfast faith led to high positions in the Babylonian and Medo-Persian empires (Daniel 6:1-3). Just as the Israelites' journey was both a punishment for disobedience and a process of refinement, the Church's journey involves enduring trials, growing in faith, depending on God, and waiting for ultimate redemption and reward. We are in an age of "wandering the wilderness," similar to the Israelites who faced trials for 40 years after being freed from Egypt's bondage. Believers must endure faithfully until the end to receive our promised inheritance of the Millennial Kingdom to rule over those on the earth who survive the tribulation period. "To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations" (Revelation 2:26). Just as the Israelites had to endure trials for 40 years, the church must endure faithfully for 40 Jubilees to receive our promised inheritance. I'll be posting more about how we, as the body of believers, are in this age of "wandering the wilderness" in the near future. It's all incredibly fascinating to see how God's plan unfolds through history and prophecy. Every detail reveals His divine orchestration and the fulfillment of His promises. May we continue to be inspired, encouraged and edified by these deep spiritual truths. God bless you all!

Keep reading, my friend. Just a few verses later, when His disciples actually use a sword during His arrest, Jesus immediately stops them, saying, "No more of this!" He even heals the man they hurt. This shows that Jesus wasn't actually telling them to fight. Jesus was really emphasizing a deeper spiritual readiness rather than actual violence. When using scripture, you need to look at the whole story to grasp what Jesus is truly teaching us about how to face challenges. Don’t rip verses out of the text to suit your own agendas and desires, but examine scripture as a whole. "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (2 Colossians 3:12-14) "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:31-32) "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." (1 Peter 3:15) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23)

It’s easy to miss Satan’s real intentions behind all the overtly wicked displays and symbolism. The enemy’s real spiritual agendas aren’t parading around as the cartoonish figure with red skin and horns we've been told about in Sunday school. He's more cunning, using even the blatant symbols of darkness to ensnare us, taunting us to react in the flesh rather than the Spirit. In fact, everything Satan does all throughout scripture is to this end. The stark, 'evil' symbolism that's so easy to spot and condemn is a distraction, a trap set to provoke us into abandoning our spiritual armor to fall into the flesh. And let me tell you, the flesh is no match for spiritual battles. We're fighting against forces that take joy in seeing us forsake our Christ-given principles for the sake of stirring wrath and sowing anger, self-righteousness, and pride in our hearts. When you spend so much time focusing on obviously transparent evils that take no discernment to identify, you start to not feel so evil yourself, like the Pharisee in Luke 18, pridefully thanking God he wasn’t like “those people.” Satan is taunting us to get in the flesh and stir wrath in our hearts, contrary to the narrow path of the Spirit that Christ calls us to walk. Satanism in its truest form isn’t the obviously wicked symbolism, its true nature is about exalting oneself just like Satan does. Remember, we've been warned about this. The Bible tells us our fight is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world (Ephesians 6:12). Our response should be one of steadfast faith, patience, and prayer, walking in obedience to the Spirit, leading sinners to repentance and not being swayed by the many provocations of the enemy. The victory is already ours through Christ if we just live out His commands, to walk in His footsteps, and to not get sidetracked by the enemy's clever tactics. God is allowing Satan to do these things in order to test us, so that He may separate the wheat from the chaff; those who’ve listened and learned, and those who did not. Our kingdom is not of this world, and our discernment and actions should reflect that truth. The enemy is clever, using our own righteous indignation against us. But armed with the Spirit, guided by Jesus’s love and the Word of God, we are more than conquerors of Satan’s schemes.