After the fourth of July fireworks are finished this week the constellation Sagittarius (The Archer) rises high in the South about 11:00pm along with the Moon, Saturn, and Jupiter to light up the Heavens.
Sagittarius is the fourth chapter of the Star Bible, telling of the Advent of the Seed of Woman. It was also one of the major signs in the Sun, Moon and Stars of the Advent of Christ, as the Sign of His Advent, Sagittarius, moved into the Season of His Advent, Winter, in 7 BC. At about the same time, the Winter Solstice of 7 BC, John the Baptist was conceived in accordance with the word of the angel Gabriel to John’s father Zechariah. Six months later Gabriel spoke to the Virgin Mary at the conception of Jesus, and on the night of His birth in the Spring of 5 BC the Star of Bethlehem appeared on the celestial meridian where Sagittarius, the sign of Christ’s Advent, had entered into the Season of His Advent, Winter. For more information get a free download of our book The Stars of His Coming at: https://bit.ly/StarBook
Sagittarius forms the picture of a horse-man figure which represents a man of spiritual power, Christ. The man is an archer, who is aiming His arrow at the heart of the constellation Scorpio, a scorpion which represents the rebellion of men against God. The arrow of Sagittarius actually represents Christ himself, who was sent to bring an end to the rebellion and bring all men back to God. (See Isaiah 49:1-7).
The coming of Christ to suffer and die to redeem mankind is represent by the planet Jupiter, with its red spot reminding us of Christ’s wounded side, just East of Sagittarius. The message of Christ’s victory is shown by the planet Saturn which is present in Sagittarius. Saturn represents Christ the Ruler, with its rings picturing a crown. Also in Sagittarius on July 4 is the full Moon lighting up the Heavens and representing the redeemed Believers, the Faithful Witness in the Sky (Psalm 89:37)
Sagittarius will reach its high point directly South of the Zenith at about 11:00pm, but will still be somewhat low in the Southern sky. Scorpio will be just to the west of Sagittarius and can be easily found because of the bright red star Antares (The Wounding) in the heart of the scorpion. We recommend that use of binoculars to overcome the effect of the bright full Moon and light pollution in the cities. Binoculars will also help you see many beautiful star clusters which can be found in Sagittarius.
The Archer and the Scorpion make a fine sight in the Southern Summer sky. Especially when you know their story.
So as we celebrate our freedom on July 4th, tell someone how Christ has redeemed us from our rebellion and set us free.
