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 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 represented by the planet Jupiter, with its red spot reminding us of Christ’s wounded side, just East of Sagittarius in the constellation Capricorn. The constellation Capricorn pictures a dying scapegoat birthing a fish, picturing the death and resurrection of Christ. The message of Christ’s ultimate victory is also shown by the planet Saturn which is present in Capricorn. Saturn represents Christ the Ruler, with its rings picturing a crown.
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. Capricorn will be just to the East of Sagittarius and Scorpio will be just to the West. We recommend the use of binoculars to overcome the effect of light pollution in the cities. Binoculars will also help you see many beautiful star clusters which can be found in Sagittarius.
The Archer, the Scorpion, and the Scapegoat 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.
