GOD
The name God has an amazing connection to the 47. In Genesis 1:3 God said “Let There Be Light” this verse and my name “Peter Cardenas” both equal 474 in Hebrew Gematria. This directly connects God, the dawn of creation, my name and number 47. The letter “G” is 7th letter in the alphabet. The circle, represented by the O, is seen as a symbol of completeness, perfection, and the interconnectedness of all things. The letter D is the 4th letter in the alphabet. God’s work with 47 can also be seen in the Bible in that after creating the 4 corners of the earth he rested on the 7 days. Also in that each day 24 hours a day and there are 7 days in a week or 24/7.
‘And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness’
Genesis 1:3-4
Archangel Michael
Archangel Michael also called Saint Michael the Archangel, and Saint Michael the Taxiarchis is a prominent figure in several major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is often depicted as a powerful warrior, he is typically seen as:
- Leader of God’s Army: Michael is considered the chief commander of the heavenly host, leading angels in their battle against evil forces.
- Defender of Humanity: He is often portrayed as a protector of humanity, shielding people from spiritual harm and defending them against demonic influences.
- Champion of Justice: Michael is associated with justice and fairness, often depicted weighing souls or battling against injustice.
Archangel Michael is considered one of 4 archangels, along with Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel. However, some traditions recognize 7 archangels, including Michael.
For many years I was having many sightings of number 47. Like many people I would notice but wouldn’t know exactly what to do with the sightings. It’s wasn’t until 2012 when I was led down a path of understanding by the Angelic realms. Archangel Michael revealed his presence by intuitively leading me to certain books. I wrote a journal about these books.
‘Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?’ -Jesus Christ
Matthew 26:53
Free Will
The 47 Experience is rooted in the idea that GOD gave us free will. Free will essentially means that humans were created with the ability to make choices, independent of divine coercion. This freedom allows us to Love GOD voluntarily: A genuine love for GOD cannot be forced; it must be a freely chosen response. The entire 47 experience can be summed up to a message of hope to humanity that by exercising their free will, they will have legions of angels sent to help them.
The act of believing opens up the doors for divine help. Neither God, Jesus, or Angels cannot help you without your free will. It’s your free will that determines the battle of good and evil. Our choices shape who we become. By making choices, we develop moral character that guides our sense of right and wrong. Believe in good, believe in Jesus, believe in GOD!
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ‘
John 3:16
40 Days of Lent
Lent is a solemn Christian observance that precedes Easter. It’s a period of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. The central theme is preparation for the celebration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 40-day duration of Lent is symbolic, drawing inspiration from two significant biblical events which are connected with the number 47:
Jesus’ Temptation in the Wilderness: Jesus spent 40 days fasting and praying in the desert before beginning his public ministry.
The Israelites’ Wandering in the Wilderness: The Israelites wandered for 40 years before entering the Promised Land.
The 40 Days of Lent begin on Ash Wednesday and conclude on Easter Sunday. Sunday are considered a day of rest so they are not counted in the 40 days but 47 days.
From and including: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
To and including: Sunday, March 31, 2024
It is 47 days from the start date to the end date, end date included.
‘Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry’
Matthew 4:1-2
Israel
On November 29, 1947 the United Nations adopted Resolution 181 (also known as the Partition Resolution) that would divide Great Britain’s former Palestinian mandate into Jewish and Arab states in May 1948 when the British mandate was scheduled to end. Israel’s Declaration of Independence was announced on May 14, 1948. Interestingly, the Dead Sea Scrolls were also discovered in 1947.
This is a photo of the Israeli flag raised by Eleazar (Spiegel) Shafrir upon hearing the results of the vote in the UN on 29 November 1947 approving the creation of the State of Israel.
‘Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!’
Psalms 14:7
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts discovered in the Qumran Caves on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea between 1947 and 1956. These scrolls have revolutionized our understanding of Second Temple Judaism and the origins of Christianity. The Dead Sea Scrolls have had a profound impact on biblical studies, Jewish history, and early Christianity. Some of their key significance includes:
Essenes and Christianity: The scrolls shed light on the Essenes, a Jewish sect that may have influenced early Christianity.
Older Biblical Texts: The scrolls provide earlier versions of biblical texts, allowing scholars to study the development of the biblical canon.
New Perspectives: They offer new insights into Jewish beliefs and practices during the Second Temple period, a time about which little was previously known.
Encyclopedia Britannica
‘Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient, mostly Hebrew, manuscripts first found in 1947 on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea. Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls is among the more important finds in the history of modern archaeology’
The Great Flood
In the Bible’s Book of Genesis, GOD causes a flood as a judgment on humanity’s wickedness and violence, and to restore the goodness of his creation. In the Bible verse below GOD asks Noah to gather up 7 pairs of animals, 7 pairs of birds because in 7 days he would send rain for 40 days and night. GOD speak in 4s and 7s.
Genesis 7 NIV
1. The LORD then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. 2. Take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate, and one pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate, 3. and also seven pairs of every kind of bird, male and female, to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth. 4. Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made.”
‘For in seven days I will send rain on the earth forty days and forty nights, and every living thing that I have made I will blot out from the face of the ground’
Genesis 7:4