We are in the closing stages of studying the Land Of Israel as we look at its future when the next major event will be the seven-years known as the Tribulation Period.
Shortly after Jesus gathers all those who know Him as Lord and Savior, the Anti-Christ will be identified. He will come as a Deceiver as identified in the First Seal in Revelation 6:2. The Anti-Christ's forms of deception in the first three and a half years are as follows:
He Temporarily Brings Peace To The Earth
He Allows The Jewish Temple To Be Rebuilt
He Appears To Be The Jewish Messiah
He Temporarily Develops A Peace Agreement With Israel
At the end of the first three and a half years, the Anti-Christ reveals his true intentions toward Israel and the Jewish People. His goal is to destroy both of them. He starts by shutting down all daily worship activities in the Temple and declares "I Am God." The last three and a half years of the Tribulation period are extremely difficult and challenging for the Jewish People.
However, Jehovah God has not forgotten His Covenant People! He seals 144,000 Jewish men selecting 12,000 from each of the twelve tribes of Israel protecting them from all harm. Also, Revelation 14:4,5 says, "These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes . . . for they are without fault before the Throne of God."
Revelation 11 describes the "Two Witnesses." Verses 3 and 5 says, "And I will give power to My two witnesses and they will prophesy . . . and if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth." These two witnesses illustrate how God has not forgotten Israel and illustrates the power of God because they are able to perform miracles.
Our next message will show our Lord God defeating the enemies of Israel and establishing the one-thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ. Stay Tuned.
Blessings,
Frank
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