It
is
important
to
note
the
lesson
title
graphic
(minus
the
text)
includes
a
transparent
image
of
the
flag
of
Israel.
Adopted
shortly
after
Israel
became
a
nation
in
1948,
the
flag
consists
of
a
white
field
with
two
horizontal
blue
stripes,
and
the
Star
of
David
(Shield
of
David)
in
the
center.
The
blue
stripes
were
inspired
by
the
stripes
on
the
tallit
(or
prayer
shawl).
The
Star
of David is a symbol of both Jewish identity and Judaism.
Introduction
God’s
first
and
everlasting
love
is
His
chosen
people:
the
Israelites.
However,
they
turned
away
from
Him
because
of
their
preference
for
sin,
did
not
listen
to
the
prophets
He
sent,
and
rejected
His
Son,
Jesus
Christ—a
rejection
that
continues
today.
However,
when
Jesus
returns
and
destroys
Israel’s
enemies
is
when
Israel
will
realize
Jesus
is
the
Messiah,
and
will
worship
Him
as
Lord.
However,
to
open
the
eyes,
influence
the
minds,
and
change
the
hearts
of
the
Israelites
towards
Jesus
Christ
will
require
a
series
of
unprecedented
events
that
will
culminate
in
the
destruction
of
Israel’s
sovereignty.
Israel’s
demise
was
prophesized
by
Daniel,
and
will
occur
during
the
second
half
of
the
Tribulation:
The Great Tribulation.
“And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time.” Daniel 9:1
“Then
I
heard
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
who
was
above
the
waters
of
the
river,
when
he
held
up
his
right
hand
and
his
left
hand
to
heaven,
and
swore
by
Him
who
lives
forever,
that
it
shall
be
for
a
time,
times,
and
half
a
time;
and
when
the
power of the holy people has been completely shattered, all these things shall be finished.” Daniel 12:7
•
The man clothed in linen and above the waters of the river is most likely an angel.
•
Both hands held up to heaven reveals God is the source of the prophetic truth.
•
Time (1 year), times (2 times a time), and half a time (1/2 year) biblically equates to 3 ½ years.
•
The “holy people” are Israelites.
•
The shattering of power reveals Israel’s inability to maintain its sovereignty against its enemies.
•
“All
things
shall
be
finished”
represents
this
period
of
time
will
occur
during
the
end
of
the
second
half
of
the
7-
year Tribulation.
From
an
individual
and
personal
perspective,
God
desires
our
hope,
belief,
faith
and
trust—which
occurs
when
we
are
no
longer
able
to
have
hope,
belief,
faith
and
trust
in
ourselves.
When
we
are
stripped
of
our
self-centered
pride;
when
we
are
unable
to
rely
upon
our
intellect
and
skills
to
get
us
through
life’s
challenges;
when
that
what
we
possess
is
no
longer
able
to
support
our
needs;
and
when
everything
we
have
depended
upon
has
failed
us—is
when
we
have
no
option
but
to
let
go
and
place
our
hope,
belief,
faith
and
trust
in
God…and
let
Him
take
control.
For
this
is
what
will
occur to the nation of Israel during the Great Tribulation as the Antichrist attacks and destroys them.
During
the
last
days
God
will
bring
the
nation
of
Israel
to
her
knees.
Enemy
nations—led
by
the
Antichrist
will
overcome
and
destroy—and
Israel
will
not
be
able
to
withstand
the
onslaught.
When
spiritual
darkness
completely
surrounds
and
permeates
Israel,
when
their
ability
to
defend
their
nation
no
longer
exists,
when
everything
seems
bleak,
and
when
the
only
option
is
to
let
go
and
place
their
hope,
belief,
faith
and
trust
in
God…is
when
God’s
promised
Messiah…Jesus
Christ…will return and destroy all nations that have come against Israel.
Here
is
a
spiritually
insightful
and
thought-provoking
question
to
consider.
If
Israel—based
upon
their
own
military
power and strength—is able to defeat their enemies during the last days:
•
In whom would the faith of the Israelites reside?
•
Who would receive the recognition and glory?
•
Would they believe Jesus Christ is the Messiah?
“It
shall
be
in
that
day
that
I
will
seek
to
destroy
all
the
nations
that
come
against
Jerusalem.
And
I
will
pour
on
the
house
of
David
and
on
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
the
Spirit
of
grace
and
supplication;
then
they
will
look
on
Me
whom
they
pierced.
Yes,
they
will
mourn
for
Him
as
one
mourns
for
his
only
son,
and
grieve
for
Him
as
one
grieves
for
a
firstborn.” Zechariah 12:9-10
But
what
is
more
compelling
about
our
Savior
and
Lord,
Jesus
will
not
look
upon
Israel
with
anger
because
He
was
rejected,
convicted,
and
hung
on
a
cross
to
die.
Nor
will
He
seek
retribution
or
punishment.
But
rather,
after
He
destroys
Israel’s
enemies,
He
will
respond
in
a
manner
that
reflects
His
heart—which
is
opposite
from
our
human
response
when
we
are
wronged—for
He
will
pour
out
His
grace
and
declare
the
need
for
Israel
to
repent
from
sin
and
turn
to
Him.
As
such,
the
eyes
of
Israel
will
be
opened
to
the
truth;
they
will
realize
Jesus
is
the
Messiah
and
the
fulfillment of God’s promises; and they will deeply mourn for what was done and what they had missed.
Jesus
said,
“For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might
be
saved.” John 3:17
Here
is
a
spiritual
truth
that
opens
eyes
to
God’s
love
and
grace.
It
was
not
the
Jews,
nor
the
Romans,
nor
Satan
who
killed
Jesus.
It
was
you…and
it
was
me…and
it
was
because
of
all
who
believe.
Jesus
Christ
made
a
decision
to
willingly
offer
His
body
as
a
sacrificial
lamb—as
an
atonement
for
our
sins—so
that
each
of
us
has
an
opportunity
to
spiritually come alive while we are living in these flawed and mortal bodies, and live for eternity in His presence.
Jesus said regarding Himself:
•
“The
Son
of
Man
did
not
come
to
be
served,
but
to
serve,
and
to
give
His
life
a
ransom
for
many.”
Matthew
20:28
•
“As
the
Father
knows
Me,
even
so
I
know
the
Father;
and
I
lay
down
My
life
for
the
sheep.
And
other
sheep
I
have
which
are
not
of
this
fold;
them
also
I
must
bring,
and
they
will
hear
My
voice;
and
there
will
be
one
flock
and
one
shepherd.
Therefore,
My
Father
loves
Me,
because
I
lay
down
My
life
that
I
may
take
it
again.
No
one
takes
it
from
Me,
but
I
lay
it
down
of
Myself.
I
have
power
to
lay
it
down,
and
I
have
power
to
take
it
again.
This
command I have received from My Father.” John 10:15-17
•
“For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begotten
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Fully
aware
of
what
was
before
Him—an
undeserved
horrific
punishment
of
being
scourged
and
crucified
on
the
cross—Jesus
prayed
in
the
Garden
of
Gethsemane,
“Father,
if
it
is
Your
will,
take
this
cup
away
from
Me;
nevertheless
not My will, but Yours, be done.” Luke 22:42
The
words
of
Jesus
were
everlasting
and
true
when
He
walked
on
earth,
and
remain
so
today.
Jesus
declared,
“Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
he
who
believes
in
Me
has
everlasting
life.
I
am
the
bread
of
life.
Your
fathers
ate
the
manna
in
the
wilderness,
and
are
dead.
This
is
the
bread
which
comes
down
from
heaven,
that
one
may
eat
of
it
and
not
die.
I
am
the
living
bread
which
came
down
from
heaven.
If
anyone
eats
of
this
bread,
he
will
live
forever;
and
the
bread
that
I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” John 6: 47-51
Israel’s Rejection of Jesus
The
Israelite’s
perception
of
Jesus
was
(and
is)
based
upon
the
physical
and
not
spiritual—for
they
believe
the
Messiah
would
be
a
warrior
who
would
lead
the
Israelites
in
defeating
their
enemies
and
would
bring
peace
to
their
nation.
The
religious leaders rejected Jesus because He:
•
Was lowly and unassuming.
•
Associated with sinners and tax collectors.
•
Rebuked religious strongholds.
•
Declared the truth:
“I and My Father are one.” John 10:30
Israel
did
not
realize
there
are
things
far
worse
than
physical
enemies—for
we
all
have
spiritual
enemies
who
seek
to
separate
us
from
the
love
of
God
via
deceptional
lies
that
leverage
the
lusts
of
our
flesh—with
the
intent
of
creating
a
blind
and
willful
bondage
to
sin
and
spiritual
death.
These
enemies
can
only
be
overcome
by
the
power
of
God’s
grace
and
the
forgiveness
of
our
sins
through
the
sacrificial
death
of
His
Son.
The
forgiveness
of
sins
by
sacrificing
animals
was replaced by the New Covenant: God’s perfect sacrificial Lamb, His Son, Jesus Christ.
“Behold,
the
days
are
coming,
says
the
Lord,
when
I
will
make
a
new
covenant
with
the
house
of
Israel
and
with
the
house
of
Judah—not
according
to
the
covenant
that
I
made
with
their
fathers
in
the
day
that
I
took
them
by
the
hand
to
lead
them
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
My
covenant
which
they
broke,
though
I
was
a
husband
to
them,
says
the
Lord.
But
this
is
the
covenant
that
I
will
make
with
the
house
of
Israel
after
those
days,
says
the
Lord:
I
will
put
My
law
in
their
minds,
and
write
it
on
their
hearts;
and
I
will
be
their
God,
and
they
shall
be
My
people.
No
more
shall
every
man
teach
his
neighbor,
and
every
man
his
brother,
saying,
‘Know
the
Lord,’
for
they
all
shall
know
Me,
from
the
least
of
them
to
the
greatest
of
them,
says
the
Lord.
For
I
will
forgive
their
iniquity,
and
their
sin
I
will
remember
no
more.”
Jeremiah
31:31-34
Jesus
revealed
to
His
apostles
(during
the
Passover
meal
before
His
crucified
death)
that
He
is
the
New
Covenant.
“This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke 22:20
Israel’s rejection of (and blindness towards) God’s New Covenant was prophesied and part of God’s plan.
“The
stone
which
the
builders
rejected
has
become
the
chief
cornerstone.
This
was
the
Lord’s
doing;
it
is
marvelous
in
our eyes.” Psalms 118:22-23
“He
was
in
the
world,
and
the
world
was
made
through
Him,
and
the
world
did
not
know
Him.
He
came
to
His
own,
and
His
own
did
not
receive
Him.
But
as
many
as
received
Him,
to
them
He
gave
the
right
to
become
children
of
God,
to
those
who
believe
in
His
name:
who
were
born,
not
of
blood,
nor
of
the
will
of
the
flesh,
nor
of
the
will
of
man,
but
of
God.” John 1:10-13
“God
has
given
them
a
spirit
of
stupor,
eyes
that
they
should
not
see
and
ears
that
they
should
not
hear,
to
this
very
day.” Romans 11:8
The
Israelite’s
rejection
and
blindness
towards
Jesus
opened
the
door
of
salvation
to
both
Jews
and
Gentiles.
“Now
if
their fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness!” Romans 11:12
Fullness and Times of the Gentiles
There
are
two
biblical
references
that
reveal
the
influence
of
Gentiles
upon
the
nation
of
Israel
during
the
last
days
of
the Great Tribulation: fulness of the Gentiles and times of the Gentiles.
•
Fullness of the Gentiles reveals:
o
It may be possible God plans to save a specific number of Gentiles (i.e. fullness has come in).
o
Salvation for Gentiles may continue up to the last days of the Great Tribulation.
o
When the fullness of the Gentiles is fulfilled:
▪
The blindness of Israel towards Jesus will be removed.
▪
Israelites will be saved because they will believe in “The Deliverer who comes out of Zion.”
•
Times
of
the
Gentiles
relates
to
the
destruction
of
Israel
by
non-saved,
Antichrist-inspired,
and
demon-driven
Gentiles during the last days.
Fullness of the Gentiles
“For
I
do
not
desire,
brethren,
that
you
should
be
ignorant
of
this
mystery,
lest
you
should
be
wise
in
your
own
opinion,
blindness
in
part
has
happened
to
Israel
until
the
fullness
of
the
Gentiles
has
come
in
.
And
so
all
Israel
will
be
saved,
as
it
is
written:
‘The
Deliverer
will
come
out
of
Zion,
and
He
will
turn
away
ungodliness
from
Jacob;
for
this
is
My
covenant with them, when I take away their sins.” Romans 11:25-27
Declaration of the Gospel
The
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ
will
be
declared
throughout
the
Tribulation,
and
the
Holy
Spirit
will
continue
to
save
souls
during the last days.
“Then
I
saw
another
angel
flying
in
the
midst
of
heaven,
having
the
everlasting
gospel
to
preach
to
those
who
dwell
on
the
earth—to
every
nation,
tribe,
tongue,
and
people—saying
with
a
loud
voice,
‘Fear
God
and
give
glory
to
Him,
for
the
hour
of
His
judgment
has
come;
and
worship
Him
who
made
heaven
and
earth,
the
sea
and
springs
of
water.’”
Revelation 14:6
The
preaching
of
the
gospel
will
occur
by
Holy
Spirit
inspired
believers,
and
God’s
Two
Witnesses
who
will
be
given
power
to
reinforce
the
validity
of
their
prophetic
proclamations,
and
an
ability
to
destroy
those
who
attempt
to
stop
them.
For all will hear the gospel, many will be saved, and none will have an excuse of not knowing the truth.
“And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
the
last
days,
says
God,
That
I
will
pour
out
of
My
Spirit
on
all
flesh;
Your
sons
and
your
daughters
shall
prophesy,
your
young
men
shall
see
visions,
your
old
men
shall
dream
dreams.
And
on
My
menservants
and
on
My
maidservants,
I
will
pour
out
My
Spirit
in
those
days;
and
they
shall
prophesy.
I
will
show
wonders
in
heaven
above
and
signs
in
the
earth
beneath:
blood
and
fire
and
vapor
of
smoke.
The
sun
shall
be
turned
into
darkness,
and
the
moon
into
blood,
before
the
coming
of
the
great
and
awesome
day
of
the
Lord.
And
it
shall
come
to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.” Acts 2:17-21
“And
I
will
give
power
to
my
two
witnesses,
and
they
will
prophesy
one
thousand
two
hundred
and
sixty
days,
clothed
in
sackcloth.
And
if
anyone
wants
to
harm
them,
fire
proceeds
from
their
mouth
and
devours
their
enemies.
And
if
anyone
wants
to
harm
them,
he
must
be
killed
in
this
manner.
These
have
power
to
shut
heaven,
so
that
no
rain
falls
in
the
days
of
their
prophecy;
and
they
have
power
over
waters
to
turn
them
to
blood,
and
to
strike
the
earth
with
all
plagues,
as often as they desire.” Revelation 11:3, 5-6
However,
it
is
important
to
realize
Satan
will
be
given
authority
and
power,
and
some
who
believe
in
Jesus
will
die
for
their
testimony.
“When
He
opened
the
fifth
seal,
I
saw
under
the
altar
the
souls
of
those
who
had
been
slain
for
the
word
of
God
and
for
the
testimony
which
they
held.
And
they
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
‘How
long,
O
Lord,
holy
and
true,
until
You
judge
and
avenge
our
blood
on
those
who
dwell
on
the
earth?’
Then
a
white
robe
was
given
to
each
of
them;
and
it
was
said
to
them
that
they
should
rest
a
little
while
longer,
until
both
the
number
of
their
fellow
servants
and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed.” Revelation 6:9-11
The
fifth
seal
reveals
martyrs
for
Jesus
Christ
under
the
altar
in
Heaven.
These
are
those
who
will
stand
firm
in
the
word
of
God
and
maintain
their
testimony.
They
will
place
their
faith
and
trust
in
Jesus
Christ
as
their
Savior
and
Lord;
they
will
preach
the
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ;
they
will
make
a
stand
against
the
Antichrist;
and
they
will
warn
anyone
who
will
listen.
These
are
those
who
will
not
worship
the
Beast
or
its
image,
and
will
not
receive
his
mark.
In
addition,
these
are
those
who
Jesus
warned:
for
they
will
be
hated
by
all
nations
because
of
their
testimony
and
will
be
handed
over
to
be persecuted and put to death.
“Then
they
will
deliver
you
up
to
tribulation
and
kill
you,
and
you
will
be
hated
by
all
nations
for
My
name’s
sake.
And
then
many
will
be
offended,
will
betray
one
another,
and
will
hate
one
another.
Then
many
false
prophets
will
rise
up
and
deceive
many.
And
because
lawlessness
will
abound,
the
love
of
many
will
grow
cold.
But
he
who
endures
to
the
end
shall
be
saved.
And
this
gospel
of
the
kingdom
will
be
preached
in
all
the
world
as
a
witness
to
all
the
nations,
and
then the end will come.” Matthew 24:9-14
When
you
consider
the
progressive
social
decline
in
our
world
today—combined
with
the
growing
antagonism
towards
anyone
voicing
their
personal
religious
beliefs—you
can
envision
what
it
will
be
like
for
the
those
who
will
stand
in
the
face of a fiery storm of verbal abuse, ostracization and much worse.
“And
I
saw
thrones,
and
they
sat
on
them,
and
judgment
was
committed
to
them.
Then
I
saw
the
souls
of
those
who
had
been
beheaded
for
their
witness
to
Jesus
and
for
the
word
of
God,
who
had
not
worshiped
the
beast
or
his
image,
and
had
not
received
his
mark
on
their
foreheads
or
on
their
hands.
And
they
lived
and
reigned
with
Christ
for
a
thousand years.” Revelation 20:4
However,
those
who
persecute
and
those
who
murder
will
know
the
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ,
including
the
consequences
for
their
decisions
to
reject
the
truth.
The
following
reveals
what
will
happen
after
the
6th
seal
is
loosed
and
a
global
massive
earthquake
occurs.
“And
the
kings
of
the
earth,
the
great
men,
the
rich
men,
the
commanders,
the
mighty
men,
every
slave
and
every
free
man,
hid
themselves
in
the
caves
and
in
the
rocks
of
the
mountains,
and
said
to
the
mountains
and
rocks,
‘Fall
on
us
and
hide
us
from
the
face
of
Him
who
sits
on
the
throne
and
from
the
wrath
of
the
Lamb!’ For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?” Revelation 6:15-17
Times of the Gentiles
Jesus
said,
“But
when
you
see
Jerusalem
surrounded
by
armies,
then
know
that
its
desolation
is
near.
Then
let
those
who
are
in
Judea
flee
to
the
mountains,
let
those
who
are
in
the
midst
of
her
depart,
and
let
not
those
who
are
in
the
country
enter
her.
For
these
are
the
days
of
vengeance,
that
all
things
which
are
written
may
be
fulfilled.
But
woe
to
those
who
are
pregnant
and
to
those
who
are
nursing
babies
in
those
days!
For
there
will
be
great
distress
in
the
land
and
wrath
upon
this
people.
And
they
will
fall
by
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
be
led
away
captive
into
all
nations.
And
Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the
times of the Gentiles are fulfilled
.” Luke 21:20-24
During
the
last
days
Israel
will
be
surrounded
by
enemies.
They
will
be
attacked
by
the
Antichrist
and
his
military
who
will
destroy
their
prosperity,
shatter
their
power,
and
trample
(tread
upon,
crush)
the
Holy
City
Jerusalem.
For
this
is
the
times of the Gentiles.
“And
he
was
given
a
mouth
speaking
great
things
and
blasphemies,
and
he
was
given
authority
to
continue
for
forty-two
months.
Then
he
opened
his
mouth
in
blasphemy
against
God,
to
blaspheme
His
name,
His
tabernacle,
and
those
who
dwell
in
heaven.
It
was
granted
to
him
to
make
war
with
the
saints
and
to
overcome
them.
And
authority
was
given
him
over every tribe, tongue, and nation.” Revelation 13:5-7
“And
in
the
latter
time
of
their
kingdom,
when
the
transgressors
have
reached
their
fullness,
a
king
shall
arise,
having
fierce
features,
who
understands
sinister
schemes.
His
power
shall
be
mighty,
but
not
by
his
own
power;
he
shall
destroy
fearfully,
and
shall
prosper
and
thrive;
he
shall
destroy
the
mighty,
and
also
the
holy
people.
Through
his
cunning
he
shall
cause
deceit
to
prosper
under
his
rule;
and
he
shall
exalt
himself
in
his
heart.
He
shall
destroy
many
in
their
prosperity.
He
shall
even
rise
against
the
Prince
of
princes;
but
he
shall
be
broken
without
human
means.”
Daniel
8:23-25
“Then
I
heard
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
who
was
above
the
waters
of
the
river,
when
he
held
up
his
right
hand
and
his
left
hand
to
heaven,
and
swore
by
Him
who
lives
forever,
that
it
shall
be
for
a
time,
times,
and
half
a
time;
and
when
the
power of the holy people has been completely shattered, all these things shall be finished.” Daniel 12:7
The Tribulation
The
word
tribulation
is
defined
as
distress,
suffering,
hardship,
and
pain.
But
the
severity
of
living
during
this
period
will
progressively
exceed
these
descriptive
terms—and
will
be
a
period
of
time
unlike
any
that
has
ever
existed—nor
will
it
occur
again.
Throughout
time
Satan’s
full
power
has
been
restricted.
However,
his
constraints
will
be
increasingly
removed
during
the
Tribulation—which
will
enable
him
to
completely
unleash
his
anger,
hatred,
and
revenge
in
seeking
to
cause
desolation
upon
all
inhabitants
of
the
world.
But
what’s
even
more
important
to
Satan,
is
he
will
execute
his
greatest
deceptive
lie
of
all
time:
to
stand
in
the
holy
place
(the
rebuilt
Temple)
proclaiming
himself
to
be
god
(via
the
Antichrist).
Satan’s
long-awaited
and
vain
attempt
to
declare
to
the
world
that
he
is
god
will
commence
the
midpoint
of
the
7-year
Tribulation.
However,
during
his
vain
attempt,
God’s
wrath
will
increasingly
pour
out
upon
the
earth.
These
final
3
½
years
will
conclude
with
the
return
of
Jesus
Christ
when
the
armies
of
Satan
are
defeated
in
the
Battle
of
Armageddon.
The
Seven
Seals,
Trumpets
and
Bowls
depicted
in
Revelation
provide
additional
insight
into
the
calamitous
events
and
judgment that will occur during the Tribulation. Note how each seal, trumpet and bowl are progressively worse.
•
The Seven Seals (Revelation 6:1-17; 8:1-6)
Seal 1: Antichrist (Beast) is released
Seal 2: Warfare
Seal 3: Famine
Seal 4: Plague, more famine and more warfare
Seal 5: Believers in Jesus Christ will be killed
Seal 6: Defines a massive global earthquake
Seal 7: Describes a short time of silence before the seven trumpets are sounded
•
The Seven Trumpets (Revelation 8:7-13; 9:1-16; 11:15-19)
Trumpet 1: 1/3 of earth, trees and all grass burned
Trumpet 2: 1/3 of the ocean, sea life and ships destroyed
Trumpet 3: 1/3 of all fresh water destroyed.
Trumpet 4: 1/3 of the sun, moon, and stars no longer shine
Trumpet 5: Agony for all who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
Trumpet 6: Death of 1/3 mankind
Trumpet 7: God takes control
•
The Seven Bowls (Revelation 16:1-21)
Bowl 1: Causes festering sores on all who accepted the mark
Bowl 2: Changes the ocean into blood
Bowl 3: Changes all drinkable water into blood
Bowl 4: Causes people to be seared by the sun
Bowl 5: Judgment is poured out on the throne of the Beast
Bowl 6: The Euphrates River is dried up
Bowl 7: God’s final wrath
The
Tribulation
will
begin
when
a
covenant
(agreement,
promise,
pledge)
is
made
between
the
Antichrist
and
the
nation
of
Israel
that
will
allow
the
resumption
of
sacrifices
and
offerings—which
requires
the
rebuilding
of
the
Jewish
Temple
on
the Temple Mount. However, the covenant is a lie and will be broken.
“Then
he
shall
confirm
a
covenant
with
many
for
one
week;
But
in
the
middle
of
the
week
He
shall
bring
an
end
to
sacrifice and offering.” Daniel 9:27
“And
from
the
time
that
the
daily
sacrifice
is
taken
away,
an
d
the
abomination
of
desolation
is
set
up,
there
shall
be
one
thousand two hundred and ninety days.” Daniel 12:11
The
covenant
is
spiritually
significant:
it
is
a
fulfillment
of
prophecy;
it
is
an
indicator
of
the
beginning
of
the
Tribulation;
and
it
is
an
indisputable
sign
of
the
last
days.
In
addition,
the
covenant
will
initiate
the
rebuilding
of
the
Temple
for
sacrifices
and
offerings—which
may
take
less
than
3
½
years
to
complete.
3
½
years
after
the
covenant
is
made
the
beast
(the
abomination
that
causes
desolation)
will
break
the
covenant,
desecrate
(damage,
defile)
the
Temple
and
will
stand
in
the
Temple
proclaiming
to
be
God.
This
second
half
of
the
Tribulation
(called
the
Great
Tribulation)
will
be
a
time
of
great
distress
that
will
transcend
all
of
time
(past
and
future).
Jesus
Christ
will
return at the end of the Tribulation.
The
nation
of
Israel
will
enter
into
the
7-year
Tribulation
with
wondrous
hope
and
jubilance
because
a
covenant
will
be
made
by
the
Antichrist
to
rebuild
the
Temple
(which
was
destroyed
in
70
AD).
However,
the
covenant
to
resume
sacrifices
and
offerings
will
be
an
evil
and
clandestine
lie.
After
3
½
years
have
passed,
the
Antichrist
will
reveal
his
true
motivational
intent
behind
the
covenant
when
he
ceases
the
sacrifices
and
offerings,
stands
in
the
Temple
proclaiming
to be God, and begins to attack God’s chosen.
“Now,
brethren,
concerning
the
coming
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
and
our
gathering
together
to
Him,
we
ask
you,
not
to
be
soon
shaken
in
mind
or
troubled,
either
by
spirit
or
by
word
or
by
letter,
as
if
from
us,
as
though
the
day
of
Christ
had
come.
Let
no
one
deceive
you
by
any
means;
for
that
Day
will
not
come
unless
the
falling
away
comes
first,
and
the
man
of
sin
is
revealed,
the
son
of
perdition,
who
opposes
and
exalts
himself
above
all
that
is
called
God
or
that
is
worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.” 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
Satan
wants
the
Temple
rebuilt—for
this
will
give
him
the
one
and
only
place
on
earth
worthy
of
standing
in
and
declaring
he
is
God.
The
Antichrist
is
not
interested
in
fulfilling
the
spiritual
needs
of
the
Israelites—he
is
only
interested
in
fulfilling
his
delusional
and
darkened
need
to
be
god—which
caused
him
to
be
cast
out
of
heaven
in
the
first
place.
But once he stands in the Temple and makes his lying declaration is when the Great Tribulation begins.
Here are links to obtain more information regarding the status of rebuilding the Temple.
https://www.jewishvoice.org/read/article/update-building-third-temple
https://www.templeinstitute.org/
The Great Tribulation
The
second
half
of
the
Tribulation
is
referred
to
as
the
Great
Tribulation—because
all
will
experience
a
degree
of
darkness,
destruction,
hatred,
and
death
that
is
unparalled
throughout
time—all
driven
by
Satan’s
masterful
ability
to
deceive
and
lie.
For
he
is
more
skilled
at
lying
than
any
other
created
being.
Jesus
said
regarding
Satan:
“He
was
a
murderer
from
the
beginning,
and
does
not
stand
in
the
truth,
because
there
is
no
truth
in
him.
When
he
speaks
a
lie,
he
speaks
from
his
own
resources,
for
he
is
a
liar
and
the
father
of
it.”
John
8:44
Jesus
also
said,
“The
thief
does
not
come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” I John 10:10
To
gain
a
greater
insight
into
the
influence
of
Satan’s
lies
and
his
murderous
intent,
take
time
to
deeply
think
about
the
following
statement.
Every
war,
every
battle,
every
skirmish,
every
murder,
every
argument,
every
caustic
word
spoken,
and
every
sin—began
as
a
lie
and
culminated
in
spiritual
death
(separation
from
God)
and/or
physical
death.
“For
we
do
not
wrestle
against
flesh
and
blood,
but
against
principalities,
against
powers,
against
the
rulers
of
the
darkness
of
this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12
However,
it
is
important
to
understand
Satan
and
his
minions
are
dependent
upon
humans
to
manipulate
and
influence
other
humans.
As
such,
those
who
live
in
darkness
are
used
to
do
their
bidding.
What’s
more,
it
is
possible
for
an
evil
spirit to indwell within and spiritually possess someone—for the Antichrist will be the physical manifestation of Satan.
•
“The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority.” Revelation 13:2
•
“The
coming
of
the
lawless
one
is
according
to
the
working
of
Satan,
with
all
power,
signs,
and
lying
wonders,
and
with
all
unrighteous
deception
among
those
who
perish,
because
they
did
not
receive
the
love
of
the
truth,
that they might be saved.” 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
In
addition,
as
darkness
seeks
to
destroy
light,
Satan’s
minions
will
increasingly
use
those
who
reject
Jesus
Christ
as
a
means to deceive and destroy the faithful. For they will:
•
Propagate skepticism by questioning Christ’s return.
•
Claim divine inspiration as they spread false teachings that contradicts God’s word.
•
Declare they are the Christ.
•
Reinforce their declarative lies by signs and wonders.
“Knowing
this
first:
that
scoffers
will
come
in
the
last
days,
walking
according
to
their
own
lusts,
and
saying,
‘Where
is
the
promise
of
His
coming?
For
since
the
fathers
fell
asleep,
all
things
continue
as
they
were
from
the
beginning
of
creation.’” 2 Peter 3:3-4
Jesus
warned,
“Take
heed
that
no
one
deceives
you.
For
many
will
come
in
My
name,
saying,
‘I
am
the
Christ,’
and
will
deceive
many.
Then
if
anyone
says
to
you,
‘Look,
here
is
the
Christ!’
or
‘There!’
do
not
believe
it.
For
false
christs
and
false
prophets
will
rise
and
show
great
signs
and
wonders
to
deceive,
if
possible,
even
the
elect.
See,
I
have
told
you
beforehand.
Therefore
if
they
say
to
you,
‘Look,
He
is
in
the
desert!’
do
not
go
out;
or
‘Look,
He
is
in
the
inner
rooms!’
do
not
believe
it.
For
as
the
lightning
comes
from
the
east
and
flashes
to
the
west,
so
also
will
the
coming
of
the
Son
of
Man be.” Matthew 24:4-5, 23-27
The
Apostle
Paul
provided
spiritual
insight
as
to
how
an
unrestrained
Satan
will
cause
many
to
perish:
to
die
physically
and/or spiritually.
“Do
you
not
remember
that
when
I
was
still
with
you
I
told
you
these
things?
And
now
you
know
what
is
restraining,
that
he
may
be
revealed
in
his
own
time.
For
the
mystery
of
lawlessness
is
already
at
work;
only
He
who
now
restrains
will
do
so
until
He
is
taken
out
of
the
way.
And
then
the
lawless
one
will
be
revealed,
whom
the
Lord
will
consume
with
the
breath
of
His
mouth
and
destroy
with
the
brightness
of
His
coming.
The
coming
of
the
lawless
one
is
according
to
the
working
of
Satan,
with
all
power,
signs,
and
lying
wonders,
and
with
all
unrighteous
deception
among
those
who
perish,
because
they
did
not
receive
the
love
of
the
truth,
that
they
might
be
saved.
And
for
this
reason
God
will
send
them
strong
delusion,
that
they
should
believe
the
lie,
that
they
all
may
be
condemned
who
did
not
believe
the
truth
but
had
pleasure in unrighteousness.” 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12
Jesus
said,
“Therefore
when
you
see
the
‘abomination
of
desolation,’
spoken
of
by
Daniel
the
prophet,
standing
in
the
holy
place”
(whoever
reads,
let
him
understand),
“then
let
those
who
are
in
Judea
flee
to
the
mountains.
Let
him
who
is
on
the
housetop
not
go
down
to
take
anything
out
of
his
house.
And
let
him
who
is
in
the
field
not
go
back
to
get
his
clothes.
But
woe
to
those
who
are
pregnant
and
to
those
who
are
nursing
babies
in
those
days!
And
pray
that
your
flight
may
not
be
in
winter
or
on
the
Sabbath.
For
then
there
will
be
great
tribulation,
such
as
has
not
been
since
the
beginning
of
the
world
until
this
time,
no,
nor
ever
shall
be.
And
unless
those
days
were
shortened,
no
flesh
would
be
saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.” Matthew 24:15-22
“And
he
was
given
a
mouth
speaking
great
things
and
blasphemies,
and
he
was
given
authority
to
continue
for
forty-two
months.
Then
he
opened
his
mouth
in
blasphemy
against
God,
to
blaspheme
His
name,
His
tabernacle,
and
those
who
dwell
in
heaven.
It
was
granted
to
him
to
make
war
with
the
saints
and
to
overcome
them.
And
authority
was
given
him
over
every
tribe,
tongue,
and
nation.
All
who
dwell
on
the
earth
will
worship
him,
whose
names
have
not
been
written
in
the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” Revelation 13:5-8
“He
shall
speak
pompous
words
against
the
Most
High,
shall
persecute
the
saints
of
the
Most
High,
and
shall
intend
to
change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand for a time and times and half a time.” Daniel 7:25
“It
was
granted
to
him
to
make
war
with
the
saints
and
to
overcome
them.
And
authority
was
given
him
over
every
tribe,
tongue, and nation.” Revelation 13:7
Although
the
Antichrist
will
gain
global
control
and
will
have
an
influence
upon
all
nations,
as
each
day
of
the
7-year
Tribulation
occurs,
the
primary
focus
will
continually
transition
to
(and
center
upon)
events
that
will
occur
around
and
in
the
nation
of
Israel—because
God
will
prepare
the
heart
of
Israel
to
accept
and
believe
in
His
Son,
the
promised
Messiah: Jesus Christ.
“And
the
Lord
your
God
will
circumcise
your
heart
and
the
heart
of
your
descendants,
to
love
the
Lord
your
God
with
all
your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.” Deuteronomy 30:6
However, as previously mentioned, this preparation requires the demise of Israel’s military strength and power.
Israel Defense Forces
The
Israel
Defense
Forces
(IDF)
was
formed
to
preserve
the
State
of
Israel,
to
protect
its
independence,
and
to
foil
attempts
by
its
enemies
to
disrupt
daily
normal
life.
Israel
is
now
the
most
powerful
state
in
the
Middle
East
given
its
military
training,
equipment,
technologies,
and
nuclear
weapons.
Unless
exempt,
all
males
and
females
18
years
and
older
must
serve
in
the
IDF.
Presently
the
IDF
has
approximately
170,000
active
military
and
465,000
reserve
military
personnel.
In
addition,
all
Israelis
between
the
ages
of
18
and
40
are
eligible
for
military
duty
in
the
event
of
a
war.
When
you
consider
the
2022
estimation
of
Israel’s
population
is
9
million,
approximately
1/3
of
Israelis
are
theoretically
eligible to defend their nation (or 3 million).
Sources:
https://www.idf.il/en/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/israel-population/
The
Antichrist
will
attack
and
persecute
God’s
faithful
during
the
Great
Tribulation—including
Israelites
and
Christians—and will successfully overcome anyone and anything that stands against him.
“He
shall
speak
pompous
words
against
the
Most
High,
shall
persecute
the
saints
of
the
Most
High,
and
shall
intend
to
change
times
and
law.
Then
the
saints
shall
be
given
into
his
hand
for
a
time
and
times
and
half
a
time.
”
Daniel
7:25
“And
he
was
given
a
mouth
speaking
great
things
and
blasphemies,
and
he
was
given
authority
to
continue
for
forty-two
months
.
Then
he
opened
his
mouth
in
blasphemy
against
God,
to
blaspheme
His
name,
His
tabernacle,
and
those
who
dwell
in
heaven.
It
was
granted
to
him
to
make
war
with
the
saints
and
to
overcome
them.
And
authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation
.” Revelation 13:5-7
“And
in
the
latter
time
of
their
kingdom,
when
the
transgressors
have
reached
their
fullness,
a
king
shall
arise,
having
fierce
features,
who
understands
sinister
schemes.
His
power
shall
be
mighty,
but
not
by
his
own
power;
he
shall
destroy
fearfully,
and
shall
prosper
and
thrive;
he
shall
destroy
the
mighty,
and
also
the
holy
people.
Through
his
cunning
he
shall
cause
deceit
to
prosper
under
his
rule;
and
he
shall
exalt
himself
in
his
heart.
He
shall
destroy
many
in
their
prosperity.
He
shall
even
rise
against
the
Prince
of
princes;
but
he
shall
be
broken
without
human
means
.” Daniel 8:23-25
Note
how
the
Antichrist
will
rise
(make
a
stand
against)
the
Prince
of
princes
(Jesus
Christ).
But
he
will
be
broken
(destroyed) without human means (without Israel’s military capabilities).
Jesus Will Defeat Israel’s Enemies and Begin His Millennial Reign
“The
lawless
one
will
be
revealed,
whom
the
Lord
will
consume
with
the
breath
of
His
mouth
and
destroy
with
the
brightness of His coming.” 2 Thessalonians 2:8
“Now
I
saw
heaven
opened,
and
behold,
a
white
horse.
And
He
who
sat
on
him
was
called
Faithful
and
True,
and
in
righteousness
He
judges
and
makes
war.
His
eyes
were
like
a
flame
of
fire,
and
on
His
head
were
many
crowns.
He
had
a
name
written
that
no
one
knew
except
Himself.
He
was
clothed
with
a
robe
dipped
in
blood,
and
His
name
is
called
The
Word
of
God.
And
the
armies
in
heaven,
clothed
in
fine
linen,
white
and
clean,
followed
Him
on
white
horses.
Now
out
of
His
mouth
goes
a
sharp
sword,
that
with
it
He
should
strike
the
nations.
And
He
Himself
will
rule
them
with
a
rod
of
iron.
He
Himself
treads
the
winepress
of
the
fierceness
and
wrath
of
Almighty
God.
And
He
has
on
His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19:11-16
“And
I
saw
the
beast,
the
kings
of
the
earth,
and
their
armies,
gathered
together
to
make
war
against
Him
who
sat
on
the
horse
and
against
His
army.
Then
the
beast
was
captured,
and
with
him
the
false
prophet
who
worked
signs
in
his
presence,
by
which
he
deceived
those
who
received
the
mark
of
the
beast
and
those
who
worshiped
his
image.
These
two
were
cast
alive
into
the
lake
of
fire
burning
with
brimstone.
And
the
rest
were
killed
with
the
sword
which
proceeded
from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse.” Revelation 19:19-21
“Then
I
saw
an
angel
coming
down
from
heaven,
having
the
key
to
the
bottomless
pit
and
a
great
chain
in
his
hand.
He
laid
hold
of
the
dragon,
that
serpent
of
old,
who
is
the
Devil
and
Satan,
and
bound
him
for
a
thousand
years;
and
he
cast
him
into
the
bottomless
pit,
and
shut
him
up,
and
set
a
seal
on
him,
so
that
he
should
deceive
the
nations
no
more
till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while.” Revelation 20:1-3
Earth
will
not
be
influenced
by
Satan
during
the
1,000-year
reign
of
Jesus
Christ.
But
what’s
more,
this
will
be
the
period of time when God will fulfill His remaining promises to the nation of Israel, including:
•
The Abrahamic Covenant: land, posterity, a ruler, and spiritual blessings (Genesis 12:1-3)
•
The Palestinian Covenant: restoration and occupation of the land (Deuteronomy 30:1-10)
•
The
Davidic
Covenant:
a
King
from
David’s
line
who
will
rule
forever,
and
rest
from
all
their
enemies
(2
Samuel
7:10-13)
“Again
the
word
of
the
Lord
of
hosts
came,
saying,
‘Thus
says
the
Lord
of
hosts:
‘I
am
zealous
for
Zion
with
great
zeal;
with
great
fervor
I
am
zealous
for
her.’
Thus
says
the
Lord:
‘I
will
return
to
Zion,
and
dwell
in
the
midst
of
Jerusalem.
Jerusalem
shall
be
called
the
City
of
Truth,
The
Mountain
of
the
Lord
of
hosts,
The
Holy
Mountain.’
Thus
says
the
Lord
of
hosts:
‘Old
men
and
old
women
shall
again
sit
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem,
each
one
with
his
staff
in
his
hand
because
of
great
age.
The
streets
of
the
city
shall
be
full
of
boys
and
girls
playing
in
its
streets.’
Thus
says
the
Lord
of
hosts:
‘If
it
is
marvelous
in
the
eyes
of
the
remnant
of
this
people
in
these
days,
will
it
also
be
marvelous
in
My
eyes?’”
Zechariah
8:1-6
“Thus
says
the
Lord
of
hosts:
‘In
those
days
ten
men
from
every
language
of
the
nations
shall
grasp
the
sleeve
of
a
Jewish man, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’’” Zechariah 8:23
A Remenant Will Enter the Millennium Reign of Christ
Although
the
final
days
of
the
Great
Tribulation
will
experience
unimaginable
devastation,
a
number
of
Jews
and
Gentiles
will
still
be
alive,
and
will
become
a
“seed
generation”
when
Jesus
begins
His
millennial
reign.
Other
than
those
who
will
manage
to
make
it
through
the
Great
Tribulation,
three
different
means
to
increase
the
remnant
of
Jews
and
Gentiles
are
described
in
the
Bible:
the
144,000
(Jews),
Wings
of
a
great
eagle
(Jews),
and
the
Sheep
and
Goats
judgment (Gentiles).
The 144,000
“After
these
things
I
saw
four
angels
standing
at
the
four
corners
of
the
earth,
holding
the
four
winds
of
the
earth,
that
the
wind
should
not
blow
on
the
earth,
on
the
sea,
or
on
any
tree.
Then
I
saw
another
angel
ascending
from
the
east,
having
the
seal
of
the
living
God.
And
he
cried
with
a
loud
voice
to
the
four
angels
to
whom
it
was
granted
to
harm
the
earth
and
the
sea,
saying,
‘Do
not
harm
the
earth,
the
sea,
or
the
trees
till
we
have
sealed
the
servants
of
our
God
on
their
foreheads.’
And
I
heard
the
number
of
those
who
were
sealed.
One
hundred
and
forty-four
thousand
of
all
the
tribes of the children of Israel were sealed.” Revelation 7:1-4
12,000
thousand
men
from
each
of
the
12
tribes
of
Israel
(144,000
total)
will
be
marked
with
name
of
God
written
on
their
foreheads—which
spiritually
represents
His
property.
While
it
is
not
known
if
God’s
seal
is
physically
visible
or
not.
It
is
quite
certain
it
is
spiritually
visible.
For
those
with
the
seal
of
God
will
be
protected
in
some
manner,
will
not
die,
will
make
it
through
the
Tribulation,
and
will
be
with
Jesus
when
He
begins
His
millennium
reign
(being
with
Jesus
when
He
stands
on
Mount
Zion.”
Some
believe
these
men
will
be
sealed
when
they
accept
Jesus
Christ
as
their
Savior
and
Lord,
and
will
share
the
Gospel
of
Jesus
Christ
with
Israelites
during
the
last
days.
This
belief
is
supported
by
the
scriptures
below:
•
“These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes.”
•
“These were redeemed.”
•
These are the “firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.”
•
“They were without fault before the throne of God.”
“Then
I
looked,
and
behold,
a
Lamb
standing
on
Mount
Zion,
and
with
Him
one
hundred
and
forty-four
thousand,
having
His
Father’s
name
written
on
their
foreheads.
And
I
heard
a
voice
from
heaven,
like
the
voice
of
many
waters,
and
like
the
voice
of
loud
thunder.
And
I
heard
the
sound
of
harpists
playing
their
harps.
They
sang
as
it
were
a
new
song
before
the
throne,
before
the
four
living
creatures,
and
the
elders;
and
no
one
could
learn
that
song
except
the
hundred
and
forty-four
thousand
who
were
redeemed
from
the
earth.
These
are
the
ones
who
were
not
defiled
with
women,
for
they
are
virgins.
These
are
the
ones
who
follow
the
Lamb
wherever
He
goes.
These
were
redeemed
from
among
men,
being
firstfruits
to
God
and
to
the
Lamb.
And
in
their
mouth
was
found
no
deceit,
for
they
are
without
fault
before
the
throne of God.” Revelation 14:1-5
Wings of a Great Eagle
Jesus
said,
“Therefore
when
you
see
the
‘abomination
of
desolation,’
spoken
of
by
Daniel
the
prophet,
standing
in
the
holy
place”
(whoever
reads,
let
him
understand),
“then
let
those
who
are
in
Judea
flee
to
the
mountains.
Let
him
who
is
on
the
housetop
not
go
down
to
take
anything
out
of
his
house.
And
let
him
who
is
in
the
field
not
go
back
to
get
his
clothes.” Matthew 24:15-18
A
number
of
Israelites
will
heed
the
warnings
of
Jesus
and
will
be
protected
during
the
final
3½
years
of
the
Tribulation.
These
are
they
who
will
flee
into
the
wilderness
and
are
unsuccessfully
attacked
by
Satan.
Note:
in
Revelation,
“woman” refers to Israel and Israelites.
“And
to
the
woman
were
given
two
wings
of
a
great
eagle,
that
she
might
fly
into
the
wilderness,
into
her
place,
where
she
is
nourished
for
a
time,
and
times,
and
half
a
time,
from
the
face
of
the
serpent.
And
the
serpent
cast
out
of
his
mouth
water
as
a
flood
after
the
woman,
that
he
might
cause
her
to
be
carried
away
of
the
flood.
And
the
earth
helped
the
woman,
and
the
earth
opened
her
mouth,
and
swallowed
up
the
flood
which
the
dragon
cast
out
of
his
mouth.
And
the
dragon
was
wroth
with
the
woman,
and
went
to
make
war
with
the
remnant
of
her
seed,
which
keep
the
commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Revelation 12:14-17
Note
how
Satan
will
turn
away
and
attack
the
remnant
of
her
seed
(Jews)
who
keep
God’s
commandments
and
have
accepted Jesus as their Lord.
Some
believe
the
wilderness
area
where
Israelites
will
flee
is
Petra
(in
southern
Jordan)—which
has
protective
structures (pal
aces, temples, tombs, storerooms and stables) carved into canyon walls.
Sheep and Goats
In
the
beginning
of
Matthew
chapter
24,
the
disciples
asked
Jesus
about
the
sign
of
His
coming
and
the
last
days.
For
the
remainder
of
Matthew
24
and
most
of
Matthew
25
Jesus
described
what
would
happen
and
our
need
to
prepare.
At
the
end
of
Matthew
25
Jesus
described
what
would
occur
after
the
7-Year
Tribulation:
He
would
judge
Gentiles
who
make it through the Tribulation based upon what they did or did not do to help His faithful during the Tribulation.
“When
the
Son
of
Man
comes
in
His
glory,
and
all
the
holy
angels
with
Him,
then
He
will
sit
on
the
throne
of
His
glory.
All
the
nations
will
be
gathered
before
Him,
and
He
will
separate
them
one
from
another,
as
a
shepherd
divides
his
sheep
from
the
goats.
And
He
will
set
the
sheep
on
His
right
hand,
but
the
goats
on
the
left.
Then
the
King
will
say
to
those
on
His
right
hand,
‘Come,
you
blessed
of
My
Father,
inherit
the
kingdom
prepared
for
you
from
the
foundation
of
the
world:
for
I
was
hungry
and
you
gave
Me
food;
I
was
thirsty
and
you
gave
Me
drink;
I
was
a
stranger
and
you
took
Me
in;
I
was
naked
and
you
clothed
Me;
I
was
sick
and
you
visited
Me;
I
was
in
prison
and
you
came
to
Me.’
Then
the
righteous
will
answer
Him,
saying,
‘Lord,
when
did
we
see
You
hungry
and
feed
You,
or
thirsty
and
give
You
drink?
When
did
we
see
You
a
stranger
and
take
You
in,
or
naked
and
clothe
You?
Or
when
did
we
see
You
sick,
or
in
prison,
and
come
to
You?’
And
the
King
will
answer
and
say
to
them,
‘Assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
inasmuch
as
you
did
it
to
one
of
the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”
“Then
He
will
also
say
to
those
on
the
left
hand,
‘Depart
from
Me,
you
cursed,
into
the
everlasting
fire
prepared
for
the
devil
and
his
angels:
for
I
was
hungry
and
you
gave
Me
no
food;
I
was
thirsty
and
you
gave
Me
no
drink;
I
was
a
stranger
and
you
did
not
take
Me
in,
naked
and
you
did
not
clothe
Me,
sick
and
in
prison
and
you
did
not
visit
Me.’
Then
they
also
will
answer
Him,
saying,
‘Lord,
when
did
we
see
You
hungry
or
thirsty
or
a
stranger
or
naked
or
sick
or
in
prison,
and
did
not
minister
to
You?’
Then
He
will
answer
them,
saying,
‘Assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
inasmuch
as
you
did
not
do
it
to
one
of
the
least
of
these,
you
did
not
do
it
to
Me.’
And
these
will
go
away
into
everlasting
punishment,
but
the righteous into eternal life.” Mattew 25:31-46
The
brethren
of
Christ—those
who
hold
onto
their
faith,
reject
the
mark
of
the
beast,
and
do
not
worship
the
Antichrist—will
be
persecuted
and
will
experience
the
dire
consequences
described
by
Jesus:
great
difficulty
in
obtaining food, clothing, shelter, and health care…plus imprisonment.
During
WWII,
sympathetic
persons
within
Nazi-occupied
territories
assisted
persecuted
Jews—at
a
potential
cost
of
their
own
imprisonment
and
death.
Likewise,
during
the
last
days
there
will
be
Gentiles
who
will
do
the
same.
Those
who
provide
food,
drink,
shelter,
clothing,
health
assistance,
and
give
comfort
to
the
imprisoned
faithful
will
receive
an
eternal reward.
This
promise
by
Jesus
will
likely
create
a
motivating
influence
to
assist
Israelites
during
the
darkest
days.
Whether
by
altruism or self-centered desires, these persons:
•
May be comprised of wealthier individuals who:
1
.
May or may not accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.
2
.
Have
the
means
to
survive
during
the
last
days
without
having
to
accept
the
mark
and
worship
the
Antichrist.
•
May come from countries and nations that subverted the Antichrist and his mark.
So…to
all
upon
earth
who
seek
to
improve
their
chance
of
survival
during
the
Tribulation
and
thereafter,
consider
the
promises God made to Abram—for He will bless those who bless the nation of Israel.
“Now
the
Lord
had
said
to
Abram:
‘Get
out
of
your
country,
from
your
family
and
from
your
father’s
house,
to
a
land
that
I
will
show
you.
I
will
make
you
a
great
nation;
I
will
bless
you
and
make
your
name
great;
and
you
shall
be
a
blessing.
I
will
bless
those
who
bless
you,
and
I
will
curse
him
who
curses
you;
and
in
you
all
the
families
of
the
earth
shall
be
blessed.’” Genesis 12:1-3
Prepare for Perilous Times Ahead
The
first
time
Jesus
walked
on
earth
He
spoke
absolute
truth
and
provided
a
means
to
for
all
to
be
forgiven
and
overcome sin. The next time He physically touches earth He will have fulfilled the desires of Israel and God’s promises.
However,
as
time
moves
forward,
we
will
witness
a
continual
increase
of
spiritual
darkness
and
deceptional
lies
as
we
get
closer
to
the
Tribulation.
Consider
how
we
have
become
“numb”
to
current
news
events—which
a
short
time
ago
shocked
us.
Also
consider
how
social
norms
continually
move
farther
away
from
God’s
will.
This
cycle
of
darkness
will
grow
exponentially
as
the
unsaved
masses
blindly
accept,
support,
and
fulfill
Satan’s
desire
to
divide,
destroy
and
cause
death
during
the
Tribulation.
Jesus
provided
us
with
insight
into
this
unimaginable
darkness.
“Now
brother
will
deliver
up
brother
to
death,
and
a
father
his
child;
and
children
will
rise
up
against
parents
and
cause
them
to
be
put
to
death.
And
you
will
be
hated
by
all
for
My
name’s
sake.
But
he
who
endures
to
the
end
will
be
saved.
When
they
persecute
you
in
this
city,
flee
to
another.
For
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
you
will
not
have
gone
through
the
cities
of
Israel
before the Son of Man comes.” Matthew 10:21-23
Jesus
warned
us
to
spiritually
prepare.
“Therefore
whoever
hears
these
sayings
of
Mine,
and
does
them,
I
will
liken
him
to
a
wise
man
who
built
his
house
on
the
rock:
and
the
rain
descended,
the
floods
came,
and
the
winds
blew
and
beat
on
that
house;
and
it
did
not
fall,
for
it
was
founded
on
the
rock.
But
everyone
who
hears
these
sayings
of
Mine,
and
does
not
do
them,
will
be
like
a
foolish
man
who
built
his
house
on
the
sand:
and
the
rain
descended,
the
floods
came,
and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.” Matthew 7:24-27
Jesus
said,
“But
take
heed
to
yourselves,
lest
your
hearts
be
weighed
down
with
carousing,
drunkenness,
and
cares
of
this
life,
and
that
Day
come
on
you
unexpectedly.
For
it
will
come
as
a
snare
on
all
those
who
dwell
on
the
face
of
the
whole
earth.
Watch
therefore,
and
pray
always
that
you
may
be
counted
worthy
to
escape
all
these
things
that
will
come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Luke 21:34-36
If
you
do
not
know
Jesus
Christ
as
your
Savior
and
Lord…now
is
the
time
to
accept
the
greatest
gift
God
has
given
to
those
who
are
willing
to
receive.
If
you
reject
Jesus
or
seek
to
delay
a
decision,
take
time
to
introspectively
consider
and answer the following question. Is your rationale to reject or delay based upon deceitful lies?
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8
Jesus declared:
•
“The
Spirit
of
the
Lord
is
upon
Me,
because
He
has
anointed
Me
to
preach
the
gospel
to
the
poor;
He
has
sent
Me
to
heal
the
brokenhearted,
to
proclaim
liberty
to
the
captives
and
recovery
of
sight
to
the
blind,
to
set
at
liberty those who are oppressed.” Luke 4:18
•
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
To accept Jesus as your Savior and Lord, pray from your heart the following simple prayer of salvation.
Heavenly
Father,
I
am
a
sinner.
Thank
You,
Jesus,
for
dying
for
my
sins
so
that
I
may
be
forgiven.
Jesus,
I
give
my
life
to
You.
I
ask
You
to
change
me
from
within
and
make
me
into
the
person
You
want
me
to
be.
In
the
name
of
Jesus
I
pray. Amen.
If
you
prayed
the
prayer
of
salvation,
I
highly
recommend
first
reading
“3
Types
of
Death
1
Source
of
Life,”
followed
by
“What is a Born-
Again Christian.” Both are available for free
and may be read/downloaded on
UniqueBibleStudies.com
.
If
you
desire
to
learn
more
about
the
last
days,
I
suggest
reading
the
lessons
below
(
which
are
also
available
for
free
and may be read/downloaded on UniqueBib
leStudies.com).
“May
you
grow
in
the
grace
and
knowledge
of
our
Lord
and
Savior
Jesus
Christ.
To
Him
be
the
glory
both
now
and
forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18
All for His Glory!
Harold D. Thomas
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All for His Glory!
Harold D. Thomas
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to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
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topic
and
ourselves.
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questions
may
be
answered
by
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reader,
or
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by
a
Bible
study
group
leader
or
church
pastor.
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following
questions
should
be
answered
or
discussed
after
reading
“The
Great
Tribulation
and
the
Sovereignty of Israel.”
The following questions are answered based upon individual opinions. As such, no answers are provided.
O
When we are individually faced with a trial or tribulation, and we depend upon our own personal skills and
capabilities to get us through…
•
What are the spiritual consequences to our:
o
Faith?
o
Praise and worship?
•
How does this correlate from an individual perspective to the nation of Israel?
O
The lesson content states God will bring the nation of Israel to her knees during the Great Tribulation.
•
Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
•
If you believe this will happen, why would God do this?
O
Identify 10 words or less that summarize the Fulness of the Gentiles, and 10 words or less that summarize the
Times of the Gentiles.
O
Zechariah 12:9-10 states, “They will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for
his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.” Zechariah 12:9-10
•
What is the Old Testament prophetic purpose and relevance of the words:
o
“look on Me whom they pierced?” (Reference John 1:18; 3:18; 1 John 4:9)
o
“his only son,” and “firstborn.” (Reference Psalm 89:27-29; Colossians 1:15, 18; Revelation 1:5)
•
Who is “they” and why will they mourn and grieve?
O
How important is it for persons and nations to love upon and support the nation of Israel? Explain.
O
Can you identify at least 3 new things you learned from this lesson?
•
What does this new information mean to you?
•
Will this information have an effect upon what you do in the future?
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