The black horse symbolizes famine and inflation.
According to Les Feldick's teaching, the black horse of Revelation 6 depicts a time of severe food scarcity, leading to famine and subsequent inflation. This is triggered by the destruction of major agricultural areas, causing widespread hunger and economic turmoil.
Revelation 6:5-6 — These verses directly describe the black horse and its rider with balances, symbolizing rationed food and inflated prices.
In Revelation 6:5-6, the Bible describes the third seal: 'And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I looked, and behold a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.' This imagery indicates a time of scarcity where food is rationed and prices are inflated, as a measure of wheat costs a day's wage. The balances symbolize careful weighing and limited supply, and the high cost of basic grains points to severe famine. This is a direct scriptural representation of the black horse as a symbol of famine and economic hardship.
Les Feldick interprets the black horse as symbolizing famine and inflation. He connects this to the destruction of major agricultural regions, such as Russia and the American Midwest, which would drastically reduce the world's food supply. This leads to severe scarcity, rationing, and runaway prices, making it difficult for ordinary people to afford basic sustenance. He links this to the events of the Tribulation, following wars and the red horse of conflict. Les also notes that the black horse is often referred to as the 'pale horse' in some contexts, but he consistently associates the third horseman with famine and its economic consequences.
Les Feldick teaches that the Russian invasion, symbolized by the red horse, will lead to the destruction of agricultural areas, triggering the famine of the black horse. He explains that if the great food-producing regions of Russia and the American Midwest are knocked out, the world's remaining food supply will be insufficient, causing widespread hunger and inflation.
Les Feldick points out that Jesus in Matthew 24 foretold famines, pestilences, and earthquakes as the beginning of sorrows, which parallel the third horseman of Revelation. He sees the black horse as a direct fulfillment of these prophecies, following wars and leading to further devastation.
In some of Les Feldick's teachings, he refers to the third horseman as the 'pale horse' when discussing famine and disease, while in other contexts he calls it the 'black horse.' This inconsistency may stem from different translations or Les's own emphasis on the famine aspect. However, the Bible clearly identifies the black horse as the third seal, and the pale horse as the fourth.
Mutual Destruction
Les discusses the annihilation of North America and Russia, which would remove major food producers, leading to scarcity.
Connection to Matthew 24
Les links the black horse to famines and inflation as consequences of wars, matching Jesus' words in Matthew 24.
Black Horse as Death and Destruction
Les mentions the black horse indicates great death and destruction as a result of famine.
War and Famine Sequence
Les says the red horse invasion precipitates war, famine, and pestilence, which the horsemen depict.
Destruction of Agricultural Areas
Les explains that if Russia and the American Midwest are knocked out, the world faces terrible famine and inflation.
Trigger for Famine
Les says the red horse invasion precipitates a great demise in food supply, triggering the famine of the black horse.
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Famine and Pestilence
Les describes the pale horse, which he equates with famine and pestilence, following the black horse's context of destruction.
Revelation 6:5-6: And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I looked, and behold a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
This is the direct description of the black horse, showing balances and food prices, indicating famine and inflation.
Matthew 24:7: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
This verse connects wars to famines, which Les uses to parallel the third horseman.
The black horse represents famine and inflation, according to Les Feldick. It symbolizes a time of severe food shortage and economic hardship, triggered by wars and destruction.
Les teaches that the black horse is a symbol of famine and inflation, resulting from the destruction of major agricultural areas like Russia and the American Midwest, leading to global scarcity and sky-high prices.
Les links the black horse to the aftermath of the Russian invasion, which he believes will knock out key food-producing regions, causing famine and inflation as described in Revelation 6.
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