Here is just a short blog to finish up the 7 Weeks Segment.
Enjoy!
In 538 BC, King Cyrus of Persia made a proclamation stating “… the House of God in Jerusalem would be rebuilt” (Ezra 1:2). God spoke directly to King Cyrus in scripture, conveying His desire for Cyrus to rebuild Jerusalem, its walls, and the holy temple (Isaiah 44:28 through 45:1–13). The prophecy was written approximately 174 years before the reign of King Cyrus. Scripture mentions him by name and his role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Upon reading the prophecy, the king financed an expedition, which sent willing Israelites home to begin reconstruction. Second Chronicles 36:22–23, written a little over seventy years before the Cyrus decree also reports God’s will for King Cyrus as related to the Jews. Following the completion of the seven weeks segment, the sixty-two weeks segment promptly began and ran uninterrupted for 434 years. A few of the more obvious verses from Isaiah’s amazing prophecy[1] are presented here in support.
Who says of Cyrus, “He is My shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to Jerusalem, ‘You shall be built,’ and to the temple, ‘Your foundation shall be laid.’ ” (Isaiah 44:28 NKJV) Continue reading →
Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth.
3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. 4 His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as it was born. 5 She bore a male Child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And her Child was caught up to God and His throne. 6 Then the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
“This Side of the Whirlwind” declared the “Mark” was coming long before the “Mark” was here.
We warned about Sweden and then the 50,000 implants world-wide. Then we conveyed how the “Mark” would sneak into our homes and businesses.
Well, here it is. Read below the video for additional End Times, Mark of the Beast relevant information.
Excerpt from “This Side of the Whirlwind, the Coming Apocalypse” chapter 13, page 229 paragraph 3.
Parents who refused to allow their children to receive the Mark will find their little ones remanded into the custody of Child Protective Services (CPS). And of course, no money or access to a paycheck means no electricity or running water in the average home. CPS will eventually assert such children are being forced into an abusive living environment without reasonable creature comforts, access to government education, or practical connection to children their own age. CPS will quickly remove child dependents. Though proponents did not realize why they were against home schooling, the coming of the Tribulation Period is one of the primary reasons home schooling has been under fire by fringe groups over the past few decades.
So what do we do once we’ve dissected and separated the varied components of a prophecy? We analyze it, whada ya thunk?
Analyzing the Prophecy
70 Weeks of Daniel
Step 1
The first step is to achieve a greater understanding of the overall text through key word studies. Through careful consideration of the text, a more thorough and accurate meaning can be reached. Recognizing the verse was originally written in Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic can make a difference when interpreting scripture and prophecy. Continue reading →
Hi guys, wondering what’s going on with the Temple Mount (TM) in Jerusalem?
Me too! Let see what Netanyahu has to say about his decision to remove the Metal Detectors and basically hand the TM back to the Muslims.
Remember, walking a mile in the shoes of someone else is quite different than arm-chairing from home. Let’s Pray before we pass judgment and remember God is in the mix and has a timetable and plan for Israel and the TM.
It’s interesting to write about this subjects as we watch prophetic fulfillment from our homes. Imagine how interesting the prophecies were to watch during Jesus’ life and ministry. Due to Israel’s blinding in part (Romans 11:24-29) Jesus was likely one of few individuals of that day to see God’s plans come to fruition.
How fortunate are we? Very, for we are living in Bible-Times!
Excerpt from, “This Side of the Whirlwind, The Coming Apocalypse” chapter 14, pages 266-269.
Excerpt from, “This Side of the Whirlwind, The Coming Apocalypse” chapter 14, pages 265-266.
When referring to the Wrath of God, it is important to be clear, The Wrath of God in question refers specifically to that period of judgment that will come over the whole earth during the Latter Days as outlined in Revelation 6:15–17.
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 6:16–17 NKJV) Continue reading →
Excerpt taken from, “This Side of the Whirlwind, the Coming Apocalypse” chapter 14, pages 263-265.
The Great Tribulation Versus the Wrath of God
Many a pastor, teacher, or layman believer has proclaimed the Body of Christ will not go through the Great Tribulation. This grand proclamation is based on the premise the Great Tribulation is the Wrath of God! If this declaration is true, then God’s Word will support such facts. Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:9, the Body of Christ will not enter the period known as the Wrath of God.
“For God did not appoint us (The Body of Christ) to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 5:9 NKJV emphasis added).
So the question must be answered, are the Great Tribulation and the Wrath of God the same event, two distinctly separate events, or some other variation on the theme altogether?
The goal for this chapter will be to confirm either the distinct divisions between the Great Tribulation and the Wrath of God or the common ground that will conclusively unite the two concepts. Once the facts are all in, God’s Word will bear witness as to whether or not the Great Tribulation is or is not the Wrath of God or if the Great Tribulation doctrine itself is even a viable biblical concept.
In order to form a better understanding of each concept, let us examine separately and in detail elements for both the Great Tribulation and the Wrath of God. As we examine each piece of information, take a moment to consider who is doing to whom. For example, one of the elements pertinent to the tribulation period is, “A time when family and friends will betray one another.” Will this happenstance be perpetrated by humanity against humanity or God against humanity? Another example taken from elements known to represent the Wrath of God is: “A time when men’s hearts will fail them for fear of God’s wrath.” Who is causing the fear and frustration? Who is doing or going to do the action or lack of action to whom, and who will receive the negative results? Another way of studying the question is to consider whether the author of the calamity might be God or other humans? Is the specific element the result of humans afflicting other humans, or is the element something only God could do to humanity or to the earth? The answers to these questions will determine whether the events are part of the separation process taking place during the Great Consummation or simply a part of God’s Wrath, which will fall during the Great Tribulation. It should not be difficult to determine the answers for each element.
The Tribulation Period
Based on God’s Word, the following elements, events, or circumstances will take place during the Great Tribulation. The Tribulation Period will present a time:
of trouble unlike any time in the history of the world (Daniel 12:1–2, Joel 2:2, Matthew 24:21, and Mark 13:19)
when false prophets will manifest false signs, wonders, and potential miracles (Matthew 24:11, 24, and Mark 13:22)
when false Christs or Messiahs will display false signs and wonders (Jeremiah 23:1–4, Matthew 24:5, Mark 13:6, and Luke 21:8)
when wars and rumors of wars will span the globe (Matthew 24:6, Mark 13:7, and Luke 21:9)
when family and friends will betray Christians (Matthew 24:9, 10; Mark 13:9–13; and Luke 21:16)
with an abundance of earthquakes in odd and various places around the globe (Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8, and Luke 21:11)
of famines, possibly throughout the world (Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8, and Luke 21:11)
for great political upheaval, most likely on a global scale (Matthew 24:7, Mark13:8, and Luke 21:10)
with global financial distress and upheaval (Revelation 13:14–18)
when the Mark of the Beast will be issued throughout the world and imposed by every nation (Revelation 13:15–18)
of tremendous persecution for Christians and Christian-based ministries; many countries will even put Christians to death for their faith (Matthew 24:9, Mark 13:11–13, and Luke 21:12–15)
when scorners and mockers of the faith will become commonplace and acceptable in the mainstream and even preferred to street preachers or evangelists (2 Peter 3:3)
when the body of Christ will be scattered and nearly destroyed (Daniel 7:15–25, 12:7; Luke 21:24, and Revelation 13:1–14)
when conversions to Christianity (people getting saved) will cease to take place; genuine conversions to Christianity will cease worldwide when He Who Lets is taken out of the way (Joel 1:1–20; Revelation 9:20–21, 16:9, and 11; 2 Thessalonians 2:7–12)
when the Two Witnesses will begin their ministries throughout Israel (Revelation 11:3–13)
when the Beast and False Prophet will gloriously rise to power (Daniel 11:1–45, 12:11; Revelation 13:1–18, and 2 Thessalonians 2:1–10)
when the gospel has been preached throughout all the earth (Matthew 24:14 and Mark 13:10)
when the new temple has been erected on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem; it may only be a tented tabernacle, but it will be established (2 Thessalonians 2:4, Psalms 137, and Revelation 11:1–2)
when the Abomination of Desolation will be placed in the Most Holy Place in the Temple in Jerusalem; this will likely happen thirty days prior to the beginning of the Great Consummation (Daniel 12:11, Matthew 24:15, and Mark 13:14)
immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun, moon, and stars will be darkened (Matthew 24:29, Mark 13:24, and Luke 21:25)
Tomorrow’s blog will present “The Wrath of God” followed by a comparison between both the Tribulation Period and the Wrath of God.
We, the Saints of the Living God need to prepare for the coming Storm.
No one likes the bearer of bad news; nevertheless, sometimes news and the truth are “heavy Man”!
