Recovering the Peshat of Prophetic Scripture

Introduction: The Crisis of Prophetic Interpretation

For centuries, prophetic interpretation has suffered from two extremes: wild allegorization that strips prophecy of concrete meaning, and rigid literalism that ignores literary context. The Kingdom Birth Model (KBM) represents a return to apostolic hermeneutics—the interpretive method used by Jesus and the New Testament writers when handling prophetic texts. This method, rooted in Jewish peshat (plain meaning) interpretation, offers a reproducible framework that any serious student can apply and verify.

This treatise establishes the hermeneutical principles underlying the KBM, demonstrating how they align with first-century Jewish interpretive methods while maintaining the mathematical precision and verifiability that modern readers require. These principles are not novel inventions but recoveries of ancient wisdom, tested against fulfilled prophecy and validated through observable historical patterns.

Part I: The Foundation - Peshat as Primary

The Four Levels of Jewish Interpretation

Traditional Jewish hermeneutics recognizes four levels of scriptural interpretation, known by the acronym PaRDeS:

1. Peshat (פשט) - The plain, simple, or literal meaning
2. Remez (רמז) - The hinted or allegorical meaning
3. Drash (דרש) - The homiletical or expounded meaning
4. Sod (סוד) - The secret or mystical meaning

The KBM hermeneutic begins with a fundamental principle: Peshat takes priority unless the text itself indicates otherwise. This mirrors the apostolic approach, where prophecies about Messiah's first coming were fulfilled literally (born in Bethlehem, of David's line, during Roman rule), establishing the pattern for interpreting prophecies of His second coming.

Apostolic Precedent for Peshat Priority

Consider how the New Testament writers handled Old Testament prophecy:

1. Matthew's Use of Micah 5:2
   • Prophecy: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah...out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel"
   • Fulfillment: Jesus literally born in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-6)
   • Hermeneutic: Geographic specificity maintained
2. Luke's Use of Isaiah 61:1-2
   • Prophecy: "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me..."
   • Fulfillment: Jesus reads in Nazareth synagogue, stops mid-verse (Luke 4:16-21)
   • Hermeneutic: Chronological precision—first coming vs. second coming
3. Paul's Use of Hosea
   • Multiple prophecies about Israel's restoration
   • Application: Future literal fulfillment for ethnic Israel (Romans 11:25-27)
   • Hermeneutic: National promises remain national

Part II: The Seven Pillars of KBM Hermeneutics

1. Chronological Precision (כרונולוגיה מדויקת)

Principle: When Scripture provides specific time periods, they must be calculated precisely using the calendar system embedded in the text.

Application Method:

• Identify the counting system (solar years, prophetic years of 360 days, or lunar months)
• Calculate forward from clearly established historical anchors
• Verify calculations against fulfilled prophecy (e.g., Daniel's 69 weeks)

Test Case: Daniel 9:24-27

• 69 weeks = 483 prophetic years
• From Artaxerxes' decree (445 BC) to Messiah = 483 × 360 days
• Result: Arrives at AD 32/33, precisely when Jesus was crucified
• Validation: Historic fulfillment confirms the method

2. Sequential Integrity (רצף שלמות)

Principle: Prophetic sequences maintain their stated order unless the text explicitly indicates otherwise.

Application Method:

• Map the sequence as presented in the text
• Look for temporal markers ("then," "after these things," "when")
• Resist the temptation to rearrange based on theological preferences

Test Case: Revelation 6-7

• Six seals open in sequence
• "After these things" (7:1) indicates what follows Seal 6
• Great multitude appears "after" the 144,000 are sealed
• Order: Seal 6 → 144,000 sealed → Great multitude in heaven

3. Contextual Boundaries (גבולות הקשר)

Principle: Let the text define its own symbols and metaphors rather than importing external meanings.

Application Method:

• First seek meaning within the immediate passage
• Then within the same book
• Then within the same author's writings
• Finally within the whole of Scripture

Test Case: The "Fig Tree" of Matthew 24:32

• Immediate context: A parable about recognizing seasons
• Broader biblical context: Israel often symbolized as fig tree (Hosea 9:10, Joel 1:7)
• Application: Israel's national rebirth as the sign of the approaching season

4. Pattern Recognition (זיהוי דפוסים)

Principle: God works in patterns throughout salvation history; earlier fulfillments establish templates for later ones.

Application Method:

• Identify patterns in previous fulfillments
• Apply the same hermeneutical approach to unfulfilled prophecy
• Maintain consistency between type and antitype

Test Case: Feast Day Fulfillments

• Spring feasts fulfilled literally at Christ's first coming:
  • Passover: Crucifixion on Passover
  • Unleavened Bread: Burial during feast
  • Firstfruits: Resurrection on that very day
  • Pentecost: Spirit poured out on Pentecost
• Pattern established: Fulfillment occurs on the actual feast day
• Application: Fall feasts will be fulfilled on their appointed days

5. Mathematical Harmony (הרמוניה מתמטית)

Principle: Divine revelation contains mathematical precision that validates correct interpretation.

Application Method:

• Calculate all time periods in the interpretation
• Check for mathematical relationships between periods
• Verify against biblical number symbolism
• Look for convergence of multiple mathematical witnesses

Test Case: The 1260/1290/1335 Day Relationship

• 1260 days = Standard prophetic half-week
• 1290 days = 1260 + 30 (one prophetic month)
• 1335 days = 1260 + 75 (30 + 45)
• Mathematical harmony: Each extension has biblical significance

6. Historical Anchorage (עיגון היסטורי)

Principle: Prophetic interpretation must be grounded in verifiable historical events.

Application Method:

• Identify historically verified fulfillments as anchors
• Build forward from these fixed points
• Maintain the same interpretive method throughout

Test Case: The Four Horsemen

• Seal 1: Post-WWII global order (1945)—historically verifiable
• Seal 2: Global War on Terror (2001)—historically verifiable
• Seal 3: Global Financial Crisis (2008)—historically verifiable
• Seal 4: COVID/Death systems (2020)—historically verifiable
• Pattern: Each seal corresponds to a global paradigm shift

7. Covenant Distinction (הבחנת ברית)

Principle: Maintain biblical distinctions between Israel and the Church, not conflating promises specific to each.

Application Method:

• Identify the covenant context of each promise
• Respect the recipient of each promise
• Avoid replacement theology or covenant confusion

Test Case: Romans 11

• Paul maintains Israel's future restoration
• Church grafted into Israel's olive tree, not replacing it
• "All Israel will be saved" refers to ethnic Israel
• Gentile salvation doesn't nullify Jewish promises

Part III: The Verification Protocol

Step 1: Textual Analysis

1. Establish the Genre
   • Is it apocalyptic, prophetic, historical, or poetic?
   • Different genres have different hermeneutical rules
2. Identify Time Markers
   • "Day," "month," "year," "time, times, and half a time"
   • "After these things," "then," "when," "until"
3. Map the Sequence
   • Create a visual timeline of events as presented
   • Note any explicit rearrangements in the text

Step 2: Historical Correlation

1. Identify Potential Fulfillments
   • Look for events matching the description
   • Consider scale (local, regional, global)
   • Evaluate uniqueness in history
2. Apply the Uniqueness Test
   • Has this happened before?
   • If yes, why is this instance the fulfillment?
   • Does it match ALL aspects of the prophecy?
3. Check Mathematical Precision
   • Do the time periods align exactly?
   • Are feast days honored?
   • Do multiple prophecies converge?

Step 3: Pattern Validation

1. Compare with Established Patterns
   • Does this interpretation match how God has worked before?
   • Are typological relationships maintained?
   • Is the literal-symbolic balance consistent?
2. Test Against the Whole Counsel
   • Does this interpretation contradict other clear Scripture?
   • Does it maintain covenant distinctions?
   • Does it honor the character of God?
3. Examine the Fruit
   • Does this interpretation lead to greater faithfulness?
   • Does it promote readiness without date-setting?
   • Does it maintain the blessed hope?

Part IV: Common Hermeneutical Errors to Avoid

1. The Newspaper Fallacy

Error: Interpreting prophecy primarily through current events Correction: Let Scripture interpret Scripture first, then observe alignment

2. The Allegory Override

Error: Spiritualizing concrete details when fulfillment seems unlikely Correction: Maintain peshat unless the text itself indicates symbolism

3. The Sequence Shuffle

Error: Rearranging prophetic order to fit preconceived timelines Correction: Respect the sequence as presented

4. The Context Import

Error: Bringing external symbolic meanings without textual warrant Correction: Let each text define its own symbols

5. The Mathematical Dismissal

Error: Ignoring specific numbers as "symbolic only" Correction: Calculate precisely first, then consider additional meaning

6. The Covenant Confusion

Error: Applying Israel's promises to the Church exclusively Correction: Maintain biblical distinctions

7. The History Ignore

Error: Proposing fulfillments that don't match historical reality Correction: Verify all claimed fulfillments against historical record

Part V: Practical Application - A Worked Example

Let's apply these principles to Revelation 6:1-2 (The First Seal):

Step 1: Textual Analysis

• Text: "I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals...behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer."
• Genre: Apocalyptic prophecy
• Key elements: White horse, bow (no arrows), crown given, conquering

Step 2: Peshat Reading

• Rider on white horse = conqueror figure
• Bow without arrows = conquest without direct warfare
• Crown given = authority granted rather than seized
• Conquering and to conquer = ongoing process

Step 3: Historical Correlation

• Post-WWII era (1945-present)
• Global institutions (UN, WHO, IMF, etc.)
• Conquest through ideology/law rather than war
• Authority granted through treaties/agreements
• Ongoing process of global integration

Step 4: Pattern Validation

• Follows Jesus' Olivet sequence (deception first)
• Maintains literal-historical fulfillment
• Global scale matches Revelation's scope
• Enables subsequent seals

Step 5: Mathematical Integration

• Begins prophetic countdown to Israel's rebirth (1948)
• Within generation of fig tree parable
• Aligns with Daniel's "time of the end"

Conclusion: Valid interpretation maintaining all hermeneutical principles

Part VI: The Apostolic Model - How the First Century Interpreted Prophecy

Jesus' Hermeneutical Method

When Jesus interpreted Scripture, He demonstrated these principles:

1. Historical Literalism
   • "As it was in the days of Noah..." (Matthew 24:37)
   • Noah was a real person, the flood a real event
   • Future judgment will be equally literal
2. Prophetic Precision
   • Stopped reading Isaiah mid-sentence (Luke 4:19-20)
   • Distinguished first and second coming prophecies
   • Maintained chronological boundaries
3. Pattern Fulfillment
   • "As Moses lifted up the serpent..." (John 3:14)
   • Historical event provides prophetic pattern
   • Literal fulfillment in different form

Paul's Hermeneutical Method

Paul's interpretation of prophecy shows:

1. Covenant Distinction
   • Romans 9-11 maintains Israel's distinct future
   • Gentile inclusion doesn't eliminate Jewish promises
   • "Mystery" reveals addition, not replacement
2. Chronological Awareness
   • "Fullness of the Gentiles" has a completion point
   • "Then all Israel will be saved"
   • Sequence matters in prophetic fulfillment
3. Pattern Recognition
   • Adam as "type" of Christ (Romans 5)
   • Patterns establish interpretive framework
   • Antitype fulfills what type foreshadowed

Part VII: Why This Hermeneutic Matters Now

The Convergence of Witnesses

The KBM hermeneutic reveals an extraordinary convergence:

1. Mathematical Witnesses
   • Daniel's time prophecies align with current era
   • Feast day patterns point to 2026-2033
   • Generation boundaries confirm the window
2. Historical Witnesses
   • Four horsemen demonstrably riding
   • Israel restored as prophesied
   • Global systems prepared for final events
3. Astronomical Witnesses
   • 2026 celestial alignment unprecedented
   • Matches biblical description precisely
   • Occurs at prophetically significant time
4. Technological Witnesses
   • Mark of Beast technology exists
   • Global control systems operational
   • Neural interface + AI = unprecedented control

The Call to Readiness

This hermeneutical approach doesn't promote:

• Date-setting (we know seasons, not days/hours)
• Escapism (we engage until He comes)
• Division (we unite around clear Scripture)

It does promote:

• Biblical literacy and careful study
• Historical awareness and pattern recognition
• Spiritual readiness and holy living
• Confidence in God's sovereign timeline

Conclusion: An Invitation to Verify

Post-Script: The Apostolic Heritage of Biblical Interpretation

The Unbroken Chain: From Apostles to Early Fathers

The Apostolic Method in Action

The hermeneutical principles outlined in the Kingdom Birth Model are not innovations but recoveries of the earliest Christian interpretive tradition. The apostles themselves demonstrated these principles in their epistles, establishing patterns that the early church fathers faithfully continued.

Peter's Prophetic Hermeneutic

Consider how Peter interprets prophecy in his epistles:

"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation." (2 Peter 1:19-20)

Peter establishes several principles:

1. Prophecy is "more sure" than even eyewitness experience
2. It serves as a light in darkness—meant to be understood
3. It is not subject to "private interpretation"—there are objective rules

In his first epistle, Peter demonstrates peshat interpretation:

"Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow." (1 Peter 1:10-11)

Note Peter's emphasis:

• Prophets searched for the "time" (chronological precision)
• They distinguished between "sufferings" and "glory" (sequential integrity)
• The Spirit "testified beforehand" (historical anchorage)

Paul's Systematic Approach

Paul's epistles reveal a rigorous hermeneutical method:

In Galatians 3:16:

"Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ."

Paul demonstrates:

• Attention to grammatical precision (singular vs. plural)
• Peshat reading of the text
• Christological fulfillment without allegorizing away the literal promise

In Romans 15:4:

"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."

Paul affirms that Scripture was written to be understood, not hidden in mystical obscurity.

The Early Church Fathers' Continuity

Justin Martyr (100-165 AD)

In his "Dialogue with Trypho," Justin demonstrates the same hermeneutical principles:

"For the prophets have proclaimed two advents of His: the one, that which is already past, when He came as a dishonored and suffering Man; but the second, when, according to prophecy, He shall come from heaven with glory." (Dialogue, Ch. 14)

Justin maintains:

• Literal fulfillment of prophecy
• Distinction between first and second advent
• Sequential integrity of prophetic events

Irenaeus (130-202 AD)

In "Against Heresies," Irenaeus argues against allegorical extremes:

"If, however, any shall endeavor to allegorize [prophecies] of this kind, they shall not be found consistent with themselves in all points, and shall be confuted by the teaching of the very expressions." (Against Heresies, Book V, Ch. 35)

Irenaeus insists:

• Prophecies of earthly kingdom must be taken literally
• Allegorization creates inconsistencies
• The text itself refutes improper interpretation

Hippolytus (170-235 AD)

In his "Treatise on Christ and Antichrist," Hippolytus demonstrates:

"For in the same manner also, that the Saviour appeared in the form of man, so likewise must Antichrist appear in the form of man." (Section 6)

He maintains:

• Pattern consistency between Christ and Antichrist
• Literal, not symbolic, fulfillment
• Historical reality of prophetic events

Scripture Interpreting Scripture: The Revelation 12 Case Study

The interpretation of Revelation 12 perfectly illustrates how Scripture interprets Scripture, avoiding common errors through systematic cross-referencing.

The Common Mistake: Mary Interpretation

Many interpreters, particularly in certain traditions, identify the woman of Revelation 12 as Mary. This interpretation fails the test of Scripture interpreting Scripture.

The Biblical Solution: Systematic Cross-Reference

Step 1: Revelation 12:1-2 Description

"And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered."

Step 2: Galatians 4:26 Identification

"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all."

Paul explicitly identifies a heavenly Jerusalem as "mother"—connecting to the heavenly woman.

Step 3: Isaiah 54:1 Clarification

"Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD."

Isaiah identifies:

• A woman who appears barren but gives birth
• Her children are numerous
• She represents Zion/Jerusalem

Step 4: Isaiah 66:7-8 Specification

"Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. Who hath heard such a thing? Who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children."

Isaiah explicitly states:

• Zion brings forth a "man child"
• A "nation born at once"
• This connects directly to Revelation 12's imagery

Step 5: Hebrews 12:22-23 Confirmation

"But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven..."

The writer of Hebrews confirms:

• There is a "heavenly Jerusalem"
• It is associated with "the church of the firstborn"
• This connects the woman to both Israel and the Church

The Result: Coherent Biblical Interpretation

Through Scripture interpreting Scripture:

• The woman = Heavenly Zion/Jerusalem (the ideal Israel)
• The man child = The overcoming remnant ("he who overcomes" in Rev. 2-3)
• The dragon = Satan (explicitly stated in Rev. 12:9)
• The wilderness = Place of divine protection during tribulation

This interpretation:

• Uses only biblical cross-references
• Maintains symbolic consistency
• Avoids importing external traditions
• Creates coherent theology across testaments

Additional Examples of Scripture Interpreting Scripture

Example 1: The Identity of Babylon in Revelation

Common mistakes:

• Literal ancient Babylon rebuilt
• Rome exclusively
• America or other modern nations

Scripture's solution:

1. Revelation 17:18 - "The woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth."
2. Revelation 11:8 - "And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified."
3. Connection: The "great city" where Christ was crucified = Jerusalem
4. Isaiah 1:21 - "How is the faithful city become an harlot!"
5. Result: Babylon represents apostate Jerusalem in her final rebellion

Example 2: The Time of Jacob's Trouble

Common mistake:

• Applied to the Church's tribulation

Scripture's solution:

1. Jeremiah 30:7 - "Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it."
2. Daniel 12:1 - "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people..."
3. Matthew 24:21 - "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world..."
4. Connection: Jacob = Israel, not the Church. The tribulation specifically concerns Israel's final purging.

The Early Fathers on Scripture Interpreting Scripture

Clement of Rome (35-99 AD)

In his First Epistle to the Corinthians, Clement demonstrates this principle:

"Let us look steadfastly to the blood of Christ, and see how precious that blood is to God, which, having been shed for our salvation, has set the grace of repentance before the whole world. Let us turn to every age that has passed, and learn that, from generation to generation, the Lord has granted a place of repentance to all such as would be converted unto Him." (1 Clement 7)

Clement:

• Uses biblical history to interpret present truth
• Traces patterns through generations
• Lets Scripture's own patterns guide interpretation

Origen (185-254 AD)

Though later known for allegorical extremes, even Origen recognized the priority of literal meaning:

"The passages that are true in their historical meaning are much more numerous than those which are composed with purely spiritual meanings." (De Principiis, Book 4)

The Hermeneutical Heritage Summary

The Kingdom Birth Model's hermeneutic represents an unbroken chain:

1. Christ's Example
   • Interpreted literally unless the text indicated otherwise
   • Distinguished between advents
   • Used Scripture to interpret Scripture
2. Apostolic Practice
   • Maintained Jewish peshat methodology
   • Added Christological fulfillment without destroying literal meaning
   • Demonstrated systematic cross-referencing
3. Early Church Continuity
   • Preserved literal-historical interpretation
   • Fought against gnostic allegorization
   • Maintained prophetic hope in literal fulfillment
4. Biblical Self-Attestation
   • Scripture provides its own interpretive keys
   • Cross-references clarify difficult passages
   • Patterns establish interpretive frameworks

The Democratic Nature of Biblical Interpretation

The beauty of this hermeneutical system is its accessibility. You don't need:

• Secret knowledge available only to initiates
• Extensive training in ancient languages (though helpful)
• Mystical experiences or special revelation
• Dependence on any human authority

You do need:

• A complete Bible with cross-references
• Willingness to let Scripture define its terms
• Patience to trace themes across testaments
• Humility to abandon preconceptions when Scripture speaks

Practical Application: The Tools Within Scripture

Scripture provides its own interpretive tools:

1. Direct Interpretation

• Daniel 7 interpreted in Daniel 7:15-27
• Zechariah's visions interpreted by angels
• Jesus interpreting His own parables

2. Type and Antitype Identification

• Adam as type of Christ (Romans 5)
• Tabernacle as pattern of heavenly things (Hebrews 9)
• Flood as type of coming judgment (2 Peter 3)

3. Progressive Revelation

• Genesis 3:15 → Isaiah 53 → Gospel fulfillment
• Daniel 2 → Daniel 7 → Revelation 13, 17
• Joel 2 → Acts 2 → Revelation 6

4. Interpretive Formulas

• "It is written" - appeals to established Scripture
• "That it might be fulfilled" - shows prophetic completion
• "This is that" - identifies prophetic fulfillment

Conclusion: The KBM as Apostolic Heritage

The Kingdom Birth Model does not innovate; it recovers. Every principle employed:

• Appears in apostolic practice
• Continues in early church writings
• Relies on Scripture's self-interpretation
• Remains accessible to every believer

When we:

• Calculate Daniel's weeks precisely as the apostles did
• Maintain literal fulfillment as the fathers did
• Let Scripture interpret Scripture as demonstrated throughout
• Apply consistent hermeneutics across all prophecy

We are not creating new doctrine but walking in ancient paths—the very paths the apostles walked when they recognized Jesus as Messiah through these same interpretive principles.

The Kingdom Birth Model is thus not merely a modern framework but a crystallization of apostolic heritage—the same hermeneutic that:

• Enabled Daniel to understand Jeremiah's 70 years
• Allowed the wise men to find the infant Jesus
• Empowered the apostles to recognize fulfilled prophecy
• Guided the early church through persecution with hope
• Now unveils the approaching consummation of all things

As Paul wrote to Timothy:

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:15-17)

The Scriptures themselves furnish us with all we need for understanding—including their own interpretation. The Kingdom Birth Model merely systematizes what has always been there, waiting for the generation that would see all these things come to pass.

"Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand." (Revelation 1:3)

The Kingdom Birth Model's hermeneutic is not mystical or secretive—it is reproducible and verifiable. Any student of Scripture can:

1. Apply these principles consistently
2. Check the mathematical calculations
3. Verify the historical fulfillments
4. Test the pattern recognitions
5. Examine the convergence of witnesses

This is the peshat of prophecy—the plain meaning that God intended His people to understand. As Daniel was told, "But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase" (Daniel 12:4).

That time has come. The sealed meanings are opening through consistent application of apostolic hermeneutics. The same method that revealed Messiah's first coming now illuminates His second.

The Kingdom Birth Model stands not as a novel interpretation but as a recovery of ancient wisdom—the hermeneutic of Jesus and His apostles applied to our generation. Test it, verify it, and see if these things are so.

For the King is coming, and His kingdom will have no end.

"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Revelation 19:10).

Appendix: Quick Reference Hermeneutical Checklist

When interpreting any prophetic passage:

• [ ] Have I prioritized the peshat (plain meaning)?
• [ ] Have I calculated time periods precisely?
• [ ] Have I maintained the given sequence?
• [ ] Have I let the text define its own symbols?
• [ ] Have I recognized established biblical patterns?
• [ ] Have I verified against historical fulfillment?
• [ ] Have I maintained covenant distinctions?
• [ ] Have I checked mathematical harmony?
• [ ] Have I avoided common interpretive errors?
• [ ] Does my interpretation align with apostolic precedent?

If you can check all boxes, you're practicing KBM hermeneutics—the same method that has unlocked the prophetic timeline with mathematical precision and historical verification.