Many Signs Pointing to 2025 and 2032 as Years of Prophetic Significance

 

1.   Millennial Day Theory

a.   The Millennial Day Theory suggests that, since 1 day is like 1,000 years and 1,000 years is like 1 day to God, perhaps God ordained a 7,000-year period for the earth to match the 7-day week that He designed at creation (i.e., the 6 days of creation activity followed by 1 sabbath day of rest).

i.    Psalm 90:4

ii.   2 Peter 3:8

b.   If the Millennial Day Theory were true, then the final 1,000 years of the earth would equate to the Millennial Reign of Christ, which would effectively be the sabbath time of rest and peace for the earth. This of course raises the question: “How close are we to the completion of 6,000 years of the history of the earth?”  Because when we know approximately when the Second Coming of Christ will be, we can also estimate the approximate time of the Rapture—because we estimate the Rapture event to occur 7 years prior to the Second Coming of Christ.

i.    The current year on the Hebrew calendar (based on the Seder Olam Rabbah) is 5784—suggesting that we still have approximately 216 years to go before the completion of 6,000 years.  However, I believe the Seder Olam calendar has a couple of patent errors.  To sidestep some of the errors, we can simply consider that the Seder Olam indicates that the Babylonians destroyed the first temple in year 3338 on the Jewish calendar.  Now, we know that, on the Gregorian calendar, the first temple was destroyed in June/July of either 586 BC or 587 BC.

A.  Math time:

*    586 + 2024 = 2610 years

*    2610 minus 1 year for the BC-AD conversion = 2609

*    2609 + 3,338 = 5947

B. Now let’s fix an error in the Seder Olam Rabbah regarding the age of Abraham.

*    The Seder Olam calculates 70 years between the birth of Abraham and the birth of his father Terah—likely based on Genesis 11:26—assuming that Abraham was Terah’s first son.

*    However, look at these 3 scriptures:

1.   Genesis 11:32 – Terah died at age 205.

2.   Genesis 12:4 – Abraham was 75 years old when he left Haran.

3.   Acts 7:4 (which the Seder Olam would never consider) – Abraham waited until the death of his father before he left Haran.

If Abram left Haran when he was 75, and his father Terah died at 205, then Terah had to be 130 years old when he had Abraham—not 70 years old.  This means the Seder Olam should add another 60 years to its calendar.  If we do that, today’s year would be 6007.

ii.   James Ussher, the archbishop of the Church of Ireland, calculated the creation of the earth to be October 23, 4004 BC.  Using his calendar, we come up with another interesting date:

      *    4004 + 2024 = 6028

      *    6028 minus 1 year for the BC-AD conversion = 6027

Thus, under both the Jewish calendar and the James Ussher calendar, we can see that we appear to have crossed the 6,000-year mark.  This is why some scholars are now suggesting that the plan of God for the earth is based not on the date of creation, but rather on the date that Adam and Eve sinned.  And this idea is compelling, since the Garden of Eden represented perfection, and the perfection crashed when Adam and Eve sinned, and the elimination of the perfection prompted the need for a plan of redemption—so that mankind could be restored to the original perfection.  But we have no way of knowing the date on which Adam and Eve at the forbidden fruit.  From the perspective of our desire to see the rapture and the Millennial Reign of Christ, we are of course hoping that they sinned right away.  But … we do not know.

There is also a possibility of another miscalculation by the Seder Olam and by Ussher.  However, we know that we are close in time.

c.   We also have a possible re-start of the calculation when considering the death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Jesus.

i.    Hosea 6:2 suggests that 2,000 years after the death, burial resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ (which would be approximately 6,000 years since the creation of the earth or perhaps the fall of man in the earth), we will be revived (raptured?) and that we would be raised up (the Millennial Reign of Christ or transport to New Heaven and New Earth?) on the 3^rd day.

ii.   Since it appears that the subject actions of Christ occurred in 32 AD, 2000 years later would be 2032 AD.  How do I come up with 32 AD?

A.  John the Baptist started his ministry between 9/17/28 and 9/17/29.  How do I know this?

*    Luke 3:1-3 – 15^th year of Tiberius Ceasar.

*    Tiberius Ceasar started his reign on 9/17/14.

B.  Jesus likely baptized starting in May of 29 when the Jordan River temperatures were comfortable.  Note that the water temperature of the Jordan River is nice at that time (50-59 degrees F during Winter months) (59-64F in Spring and Fall months), and John the Baptist was baptizing.

C.  There are 3 recorded Passovers during Jesus’ ministry:

*    John 2:13 (30 AD)

*    John 6:4 (31 AD)

*    John 11:55 (and 12:1, 13:1, 18:28, 18:39, 19:14) (32 AD)

D.  The last Passover marks the time of Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension.  Thus, 32 AD.

d.   Considering further the prophecy of the angel, Gabriel, to Daniel, as recorded in Daniel 9:24-27 that a final 7-year period has been ordained for the Jews and Jerusalem, it would appear that the church would have to be raptured from the Earth 7 years prior to that date. 7 years prior to 2032 is 2025.  More details and other resources regarding these matters will be provided in notes in the post.

2.   Signs in the Heavens - The tetrads in the 20th and 21st centuries that coincide with the Feast of Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles suggest that something significant will occur in Israel in 2032.

a.   1949 & 1950 Tetrad – In 1949, the U.S. recognized Israel as a nation, Israel’s government was convened, and Israel was invited into the United Nations.

b.   1967 & 1968 Tetrad – In 1967, Israel engaged in the 6-Day War, acquiring significant territories and control over Jerusalem.

c.   2014 & 2015 Tetrad – In November of 2014, Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, defended his draft of the Nation-State bill, declaring Israel to be "The nation-state of the Jewish people, and the Jewish people alone." Another version of this Nation-State legislation was eventually adopted on 7/19/2018.  In addition, in 2015, the United Nations created 17 world development goals called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the aim of securing "peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future."

d.   2032 and 2033 Tetrad.  What will it mark?  Could it mark the beginning of the Millennial reign of Christ?

3.   The 70^th Jubilee. The 70th Jubilee year announcement (which is the announcement of the start of the 70th period of 7 7-year shmitas since the nation of Israel first entered into the promised land) should occur on October 1, 2025, marking 3430 years from the time on which the Jews entered into the land of Israel following their captivity in Egypt.

a.   Solomon became king in 970 BC.  The 4^th year of his reign would be 966 BC.

b.   1 Kings 6:1 – the year 966 BC (the 4^th year of Solomon’s reign) marks the 480^th year of Israelites coming out of Egypt.

*    966 + 480 = 1446 BC – the year Israel left Egypt

c.   The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years (Exodus 16:35, Numbers 32:13)

d.   1446 – 40 years = 1406 BC.

e.   Year of entry into the promised land: 1406 BC

*    Specifically, around the Feast of Unleavened Bread on May 1, 1406 BC.

*    This starts the Jubilee clock: Leviticus 25:1-12

*    See also Joshua 5; manna stopped, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread was celebrated upon crossing of the Jordan River.

f.    70 x 7 x 7 = 3430 years.

g.   3430 – 1406 = 2024

h.   2024 + 1 year to account for the BC to AD calendar conversion = 2025

i.    Yom Kippur ram’s horn sounding should occur on October 1, 2025, according to the Jewish calendar as based on lunar activity.

4.   The Last Trump. This is just a curious possibility.  If Trump is reelected, he would be inaugurated in 2025. Was it coincidence that the KJV indicated “at the last trump” instead of using the word “trumpet”?  Not sure.  But it is amazingly interesting and also explains his failure to be elected in 2020 and the prophecies of many people that Trump would serve a 2^nd term as POTUS.

 

The Interim and Ultimate Habitations of People at Death

  

Epoch Classification	Book of Life Classification	Interim Habitation (Usually at Death)	Ultimate Habitation
People who died before Jesus’ resurrection.	People whose names are found in the Book of Life of the Lamb Who was slaughtered (“Book of Life”). Rev. 13:8.[1]  These people were saved by their belief in God. Gen. 15:6.	These people went to Sheol, which appears to be divided by a “river of death.” Job 33:18.  This group of people listened to the warnings from God and were accordingly rescued. Job 33:14-30. Psalm 103:4.  These people go to the side of Sheol that is a place of peace.  Abraham was there. Luke 16:22.  These people are believed to constitute the “captivity” whom Jesus retrieved when He went to Sheol at His death. Ephesians 4:8; Psalm 16:11. These appear to have been brought to Paradise, having been rescued from Sheol. Psalm 86:13, Psalm 30:3, Psalm 16:8-11.  These people are believed to have become part of the “dead in Christ” when Jesus retrieved them from Sheol.  Accordingly, they will be resurrected into glorified bodies at the Rapture. 2 Thes. 4:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:52.	The new heaven, new earth and new Jerusalem. Rev. 21-22.
	People whose names are not found in the Book of Life  These people did not believe God. [Determined by contrast with Abraham and reference to Rev. 21:8.]	These people went to Sheol, which appears to be divided by a “river of death.” Job 33:18.  These people did not listen to the warnings from God and were accordingly not rescued. Job 33:14-30. Psalm 103:4.  These people are placed on the side of the river of death (Job 33:18) that is marked by flames of torment. Luke 16:19-31, Matt. 11:23, Job 33:18.  This side of the river of death is a/k/a the “pit,” the “bottomless pit,” “the lower parts of the earth” or the “abyss” that is covered by the depths of the oceans). Ezekiel 26:19-20; Ezekiel 28:8; Ezekiel 32:18-30.  Parts of Sheol are lower than others. Ezekiel 32:23; the lower parts may be known as Hades, while the upper parts are known simply as Death or the sea.  These people remain in Death, Hades & the sea until the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:15.  They are unable to communicate with God. Psalm 28:1.	They are removed from Death, Hades and the sea in order to be judged according to their works at the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:11-13.  Presumably their works condemn them, and they are all cast into the Lake of Fire and Sulfur and also known as the “second death” (“Lake of Fire”). Rev. 20:15.[2]
People who die after Jesus’ resurrection.	People whose names are found in the Book of Life  [These people are saved and gain eternal life with God by believing what God said—like Abraham (Gen. 15:6)—specifically by acknowledging and believing that their sins have been paid for by the sacrificial death of Jesus and that they gain life by the resurrection of Jesus. John 3:16, John 14:19-20, Rom. 4:24-25, Rom. 10:9-10, 1 Cor. 15:20-22, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, Col. 1:14, Heb. 7:24-25, Heb. 9:26-28.]	Paradise. Luke 23:43, 2 Cor. 12:4, Psalm 16:10-11, Rev. 2:7.  Then they will be resurrected into glorified bodies at the Rapture. 2 Thes. 4:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:52.	The new heaven, new earth and new Jerusalem. Rev. 21-22.
	People whose names are not found in the Book of Life	Believed to remain in Death, Hades & the sea until the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:15.	They are removed from Death, Hades and the sea in order to be judged according to their works at the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:11-13.  Presumably their works condemn them, and they are all cast into the Lake of Fire. Rev. 20:15.
People who live from the Rapture to the end of the Tribulation.	People whose names are found in the Book of Life  [These people are saved and gain eternal life with God by their endurance to the end, i.e., of their lives or the Tribulation, by their belief in Jesus as definitively evidenced by their refusal to worship the antichrist or his image or to accept his mark on their hand or forehead. Matt. 10:21-22, Matt. 24:13-14, Rev. 13:7-10, Rev. 14:9-10]	Believed to live in the Millennial Kingdom of Christ.	The new heaven, new earth and new Jerusalem. Rev. 21-22.
	People whose names are not found in the Book of Life  Includes all of those who worship the antichrist or his image or take his mark. Rev. 13:8, Rev. 14:9-11, Rev. 20:4-5. [The mark and the worship seal their fate.] Also believed to include the 8 groups of sinners listed in Revelation 21:8. (See also 1 Cor. 6:9-10.)	This group may not die during the Millennium. If they do die, it is believed that they will remain in Death, Hades & the sea until the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:15.	They are removed from Death, Hades and the sea in order to be judged according to their works at the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:11-13.  Presumably their works condemn them, and they are all cast into the Lake of Fire. Rev. 20:15.
People who die during the 7-year period that includes or is the Tribulation.	People whose names are found in the Book of Life (they believed in Jesus, did not receive the mark of the antichrist beast, and did not worship the antichrist or his image – Rev. 20:4-5.)	They are resurrected and reign with Christ for 1,000 years. Rev. 20:4-6. This is the “First Resurrection.”	The new heaven, new earth and new Jerusalem. Rev. 21-22.
	People whose names are not found in the Book of Life	Believed to remain in Death, Hades & the sea until the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:15.	They are removed from Death, Hades and the sea in order to be judged according to their works at the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:11-13.  Presumably their works condemn them, and they are all cast into the Lake of Fire. Rev. 20:15.
People who die during the Millennium.	People whose names are found in the Book of Life	It is possible that the righteous will not die during the Millennium.  This group includes those who do not join with Satan and the nations to attack the Kingdom of Christ (and others described below).	The new heaven, new earth and new Jerusalem. Rev. 21-22.
	People whose names are not found in the Book of Life	Includes those who gather with Satan, Gog and Magog to come against Christ and the saints particularly at Jerusalem; they are consumed by fire. Rev. 20:7-9. Includes those who are in the 8 groups of sinners listed in Revelation 21:8. (See also 1 Cor. 6:9-10.)  Believed to remain in Death, Hades & the sea until the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:15.	They are removed from Death, Hades and the sea in order to be judged according to their works at the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:11-13.  Presumably their works condemn them, and they are all cast into the Lake of Fire. Rev. 20:15.

 

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[1] Recorded at the foundation of the world. Rev. 17:8.

[2] This is also the final judgment destination of Satan (prophesied to go there in Isaiah 14:12-15), the antichrist and the false prophet. Rev. 19:20-21; Rev. 20:10.

What Happened to Us Through Jesus

Donald R. Absher
Bourbonnais, Illinois

Jesus seeks entry into our life. Rev. 3:10.

Jesus invites us to become His disciple. Matt. 11: 28-30.

We become children of God. John I 12-13.

We are born again. John 3:3-8.

We gain eternal life. John 3:14-17.

We avoid judgment and pass out of death. John 5:24.

We understand God's priorities better. John 6: 26-44.

We no longer walk in darkness. John 8:2.

We can know the truth. John 8:31.

We are saved. John 9:9.

We are secure in our salvation. John 10:27-30.

We have new possibilities concerning death. John 11:25-26.

Jesus brought us to the Father. John 14:6.

The Holy Spirit will lead us into the truth. John 16:13.

We have a better understanding of eternal life. John17:3.

The Holy Spirit will be a source of power to us. Acts 1:8.

We know that salvation is by faith in the Lord Jesus. Acts 16:31.

Faith in the Gospel can bring important changes. Acts 26:17-18.

The Gospel is God's power for salvation. Rom. 1:16.

The righteousness of God is manifested in believers through faith in Christ Jesus. Rom. 3:21-26.

We have peace with God through faith in Christ. Rom. 5:1.

Sin will not be able to master us. Rom. 6:14.

Eternal life is a gift to us. Rom. 6:23.

There is now no condemnation to us who are in Christ. Rom. 8:1.

The Holy Spirit helps us pray and intercedes for us. Rom. 8:26-27.

God causes all things to work for good for us. Rom 8:28.

We are called, justified and glorified in God’s thinking. Rom. 8:30.

God is for us. Rom. 8:31.

Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ. Rom 8: 37-39.

Believers in Christ will not be disappointed. Rom. 10:11.

Faith came to believers by hearing the Gospel. Rom. 10:17.

The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable. Rom. 11:29.

We have been accepted by Christ. Rom. 15:7.

God has called us into fellowship with His Son. I Cor. 1:9.

Our faith is not based on human wisdom. 1 Cor. 2:4-5.

We now have a mind that understands spiritual issues. 1 Cor. 2:9-16.

We are a temple of God. 1 Cor. 3:16.

We have all things. I Cor. 3:20-23.

We will have praise from God. 1 Cor. 4:5.

Each of us has a manifestation of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:7-12.

We are all needed in the body of Christ. 1 Cor 12:21.

We will someday put on immortality. 1 Cor. 15:50-57.

Work done for the Lord will not be in vain. 1 Cor. 15:58.

We are promised comfort in our affliction. 2 Cor. 1:3-4.

We can have an eternal outlook on life. 2 Cor. 4:16-18.

We have a home in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5:1.

While at home in our body we are away from the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:6.

Christ has made us rich. 2 Cor. 8:9.

God's grace is sufficient. 2 Cor. 12:9.

We know that no one is justified by works of the law. Gal. 2:16.

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. Gal. 3:13.

The law has become a tutor to us. Gal. 3:24.

We can have victory over the flesh by walking in the Spirit. Gal. 5:16.

God has given us every spiritual blessing. Eph. 1:3.

He chose us to be holy and blameless before Him. Eph.1:4.

He adopted us for Himself. Eph. 1:5.

We have redemption and forgiveness. Eph. 1:7.

The message we heard is true. Eph. 1:13.

We were sealed with the Holy Spirit. Eph. 1:13-14.

He is a pledge. Eph. 1:14.

We have been made alive. Eph. 2:5.

We are seated with Christ in heavenly places. Eph. 2:6.

We have been saved by grace, not works. Eph. 2:8-9.

We are God's workmanship. Eph. 2:10.

Both Jews and Gentiles who believe in Christ are one. Eph. 2:11-22.

Gentiles have been brought near by Christ. Eph. 2:13.

Christ has made peace between those in both groups who are believers in Him. Eph 2:14, 17.

All believers in Christ have access to the Father. Eph 2:18.

All believers in Christ are citizens of God’s household. Eph. 2:19.

All believers are a dwelling of God’s Spirit. Eph. 2:22.

We have a God who is able. Eph. 3:20.

God has equipped the body of Christ to grow. Eph 4:11-16.

Advice on how to be strong in the Lord. Eph. 6:10-18.

The work God began in us all will be finished. Phil 1:6.

We can see Paul's imprisonment is an example of Rom. 8:28 and Phil. 1:12-14.

We are citizens of Heaven. Phil. 3:20.

Our body will be changed by Jesus. Phil. 3:21.

The Lord is near. Phil. 4:4-7.

The Lord equips us to cope with all circumstances. Phil. 4:11-13.

God will supply all our needs. Phil. 4:19.

We have been delivered from the domain of darkness. Col. 1:13.

We have redemption and forgiveness. Col. 1:14.

We can be presented to the Lord holy and blameless. Col. 1:21-23.

Reminder that we have been made alive. Col. 2:13-14.

Our life is hidden with Christ in God. Col. 3:3.

We have been chosen by God. Col. 3:12, 1Thes. 1:4.

We will be delivered from God’s future wrath. 1Thes. 1:10.

We are called into God's kingdom and glory. 1Thes. 2:12.

Living believers will join the dead in Christ to meet Him in glory. 1Thes. 4:13-18.

God will be sure we will be without blame at Christ’s return. 1Thes. 5:22-24.

God will punish those who have troubled His believers. 2 Thes.1:6-10.

We have a favorable outcome in the Day of the Lord. 2 Thess. 2:1-13.

We have been given eternal comfort and good hope. 2 Thes. 2:16.

The Lord will protect us from the evil one. 2 Thes. 3:3.

The goal of Paul's instruction to us is love. 1 Tim. 1:5.

Christ did not come into the world to judge us. 1 Tim. 1:15.

God wants everyone to be saved. 1 Tim. 2:3-6.

We have been given spiritual gifts. 1 Tim. 4:14.

How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in us. 2 Tim. 1:7.

We have a holy calling. 2 Tim. 1:9-10.

We have been warned about the last days. 2 Tim. 3:1.

We have been told the purpose of Scripture. 2 Tim. 3:15-17.

We have been told about a crown we can have. 2 Tim. 4:8.

We have not been saved by our righteous deeds. Titus 3:5-7.

We have been told how God spoke to us. Heb. 1:1-2.

Our Savior is superior to angels. Heb. 1:4-13.

Our salvation is called: So great! Heb. 2:3-4.

Reminder that man was created to oversee God’s creation. Heb. 2:5-8.

Why Jesus calls us brethren. Heb. 2:11-13.

Jesus has rendered the devil powerless. Heb. 2:4.

Jesus made it possible for us not to fear death. Heb. 2:15.

Jesus is our merciful and faithful high priest. Heb. 2:17.

Jesus can help us when we are tempted. Heb. 2:18.

We have a heavenly calling. Heb. 3:1.

We have things that accompany our salvation. Heb. 6:9.

We have a certain reason for our hope. Heb. 6:18.

God will not change His mind. Heb 7:21-25.

Jesus offers a new and better Covenant. Heb. 7:22-28, 8:6, 12-13.

Faith is defined. Heb. 11:1-3.

Faith is illustrated. Heb. 11:4-40.

Faith is perfected. Heb. 12:1-2.

We should expect discipline from the Lord. Heb. 12:5-8.

The Lord's discipline has purpose. Heb. 12:9-11.

If the Lord needs to judge our behavior, He will not leave us. Heb. 13:4-6.

An unexpected benefit from using hospitality. Heb. 13:2.

Trials have a purpose in our life. James 1:2-4,12.

God’s way to have wisdom. James 1:5-8.

All good and perfect gifts are from above. James 1:17.

Wisdom from above described. James 3:17.

How to make the Devil flee from us. James 4:7-8.

How to handle illness. James 5:14-16.

How and why we are chosen. 1 Pet. 1:2.

Results of being chosen. 1 Pet. 1:3-5.

The value of our faith. 1 Pet. 1:7a.

Results of our faith. 1 Pet. 1:7b-9, 16-25.

What is involved in our Salvation. 1 Pet. 1:10-12.

Who we are now. 1 Pet. 2:1-5, 9-12.

Our new obligations in each of these identities. 1 Pet. 2:2-11.

We have been given a special gift to serve others. 1 Pet. 4:10.

We may suffer for righteousness’ sake but will be blessed. 1 Pet. 3:14.

God will be watching. 1 Pet. 3:12.

If we humble ourselves, God will exalt us. 1 Pet. 5:6.

We are invited to cast all our cares upon the Lord. 1 Pet. 5:2.

Promises God makes to any who goes through suffering. 1 Pet. 5:10.

God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. 2 Pet. 1:3.

How God's promises will help us. 2 Pet. 1:4.

Things we should practice. 2 Pet. 1:5-10.

Where Peter’s doctrine came from. 2 Pet. 1:16-18.

God knows how to rescue us from temptation. 2 Pet. 2:9.

We should look for new heavens and earth. 2 Pet. 3:13.

What Peter thought about Paul’s teachings. 2 Pet. 3:15-16.

We have credible witnesses to the life and ministry of Jesus. 1 John 1:1-2.

Fellowship with the Lord is possible. 1 John 1:3, 7.

We can experience forgiveness and cleansing for sin. 1 John 1:9.

Jesus is our advocate—our defender in public. 1 John 2:1.

Jesus satisfied God’s wrath for our sins. 1 John 2:2.

Our God can be known. 1 John 2:13-14a.

God's Word can give us victory over Satan. 1 John 2:14b.

We know the truth. 1 John 2:21.

We will be like Christ someday. 1 John 3:2.

We have passed out of death into life. 1 John 3:14.

We can be confident before God. 1 Jn. 3:21.

Things we can be sure of because of our faith in Christ. 1 John 5:1-21.

Our God is able. Jude 24-25.

Future Prophecy in Scripture

In passages like Isaiah 46:10 & Isaiah 48:5-8, God notes that prophecy is what distinguishes Him from all other beings—that He can “declare the end from the beginning.”

And, of course, many of the prophecies detailed in Scripture (such as the arrival, torture and the death of the Messiah as found in Psalm 22:1-18, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Daniel 9:25-26, Micah 5:1-2) enable us to have the confidence that prophecies yet to be fulfilled in the future will become fulfilled.

In the table below are detailed numerous passages of Scripture that address some significant prophetic events that are yet to be experienced in the future of humanity.

The key events, as we understand them chronologically, present in the following order:

·         The Rapture of the Church

• A 7-year period that includes the time of the Great Tribulation
• The Day of the Lord (marks the end of the Great Tribulation and heralds the arrival of Messiah)
• Armageddon (an invasion by many nations of Israel to plunder and eliminate it)
• The 2^nd Coming of Christ (note that orthodox Jews understand this event to be the first arrival of the Messiah)
• The Millennial Reign of Christ (a 1,000-year period wherein the Messiah reigns over the entire world from Mount Zion in Jerusalem)
• Great White Throne judgment (follows Christ’s crushing of the final rebellion as described in Revelation 20:4-13)

These events are detailed in numerous prophecies scattered throughout Scripture—most of which are detailed below.

Reference	Concepts Addressed in the Passage	Commentary
Genesis 3:15	Satan’s Assault on the Messiah (strike His heel), and the Messiah’s Crushing of the Head of Satan	Partially fulfilled by the nailing of Christ’s feet to the cross; the balance to be fulfilled when Satan is cast into the Lake of Fire (Revelation 2:10).
Psalm 2	Millennial Reign of Christ	Refers either to the Messiah’s crushing of the nations at His 2nd Coming or in the final rebellion as described in Revelation 20:7-10.
Psalm 9:5-11	Millennial Reign of Christ	Refers either to the Messiah’s crushing of the nations at His 2nd Coming or in the final rebellion as described in Revelation 20:7-10.
Psalm 12:1, 5, 7	Rapture?
Psalm 14:7	2nd Coming of Christ	Reference to Zion is a key indicator
Psalm 17:11-13	The final assault of the nations against Israel	Includes a call to God to provide deliverance (2nd Coming of Christ)
Psalm 18:6-17	The final assault of the nations against Israel followed by the 2nd Coming of Christ	Describes some elements of the Day of the Lord, such as earthquakes, darkness, hail, smoke and fire.
Psalm 24:7-10	2nd Coming of Christ
Psalm 27:5	Rapture and/or some tribulation saints
Psalm 33:18-22	Great Tribulation	Prayer of tribulation saints
Psalm 37	Great Tribulation	Solace for tribulation saints
Psalm 45:3-7	Invitation to 2nd Coming of Christ
Psalm 46	2nd Coming of Christ and start of His Millennial Reign	Reference to raging nations, earthquakes and devastation to the earth. Reference to the river in the City of God.
Psalm 47	Millennial Reign of Christ	Reference to reigning over the nations.
Psalm 48	Millennial Reign of Christ, including a brief reference to Armageddon and the 2nd Coming	Note the references to Zion. Reference to kings assembling to attack.
Psalm 50:1-15	Millennial Reign of Christ, including a brief reference to the 2nd Coming	Note the references to Zion.
Psalm 51:18-19	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the references to Zion.
Psalm 53	Tribulation and prayer for the coming of the Messiah.	Note the references to Zion.
Psalm 54, 70, 74	Great Tribulation	Examples of many Psalms wherein a person is calling to God for vindication from the person’s enemies—typical of the prayers of a saint living in the time of the Great Tribulation.
Psalm 61:7	Millennial Reign of Christ
Psalm 66:1-5	Millennial Reign of Christ	The whole earth is invited to praise and worship Him.
Psalm 67	Millennial Reign of Christ	The nations praise God.
Psalm 68	2nd Coming of Christ and His Millennial Reign	References to God’s conquest of His enemies. Reference to earthquakes. Reference to the temple in Jerusalem. Reference to nations praising Him.
Psalm 69:34-36	Millennial Reign of Christ	Reference to salvation of Zion.
Psalm 72	Millennial Reign of Christ	Reference to His reigning over the earth and all nations worshipping Him.
Psalm 76	2nd Coming of Christ and His Millennial Reign	Reference to Zion, and His tent in Jerusalem (Amos 9:11). Reference to His conquest of enemies, nations and wrath.
Psalm 79-80	Armageddon and invitation to 2nd Coming of Christ	Reference to the nations, desecration of the temple, and attack against Israel.
Psalm 82:8	Invitation to the Day of the Lord
Psalm 83	Armageddon and invitation to the Day of the Lord
Psalm 86:9-10	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the fact that “all nations” come to worship God.
Psalm 87	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the emphasis on Zion.
Psalm 89:15-16	Rapture?	Note that the ones who hear the shout are happy and walk in the light of God’s presence; they are made righteous by God.
Psalm 96-97	Praise for the 2nd Coming of Christ and His Millennial Reign	Note references to Zion, a new song and the fact that all nations are invited to worship.
Psalm 100	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note that all nations are invited to worship.
Psalm 102:12-22	Invitation to the Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the references to Zion.
Psalm 106:47	Plea for God to gather Israel from the nations.
Psalm 110	2nd Coming of Christ and His Millennial Reign	Note reference to Zion and a particular “day.”
Psalm 117	Millennial Reign of Christ	Call for praise to all nations.
Psalm 118:10-12	Day of the Lord?
Psalm 124	2nd Coming of Christ	Providing deliverance from the evil attackers.
Psalm 125	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the reference to Zion and “now and forever.” Evil is banished.
Psalm 126	Millennial Reign of Christ	Zion is restored. “The nations” recognize that Yahweh has blessed Israel.
Psalm 129:5	2nd Coming of Christ	Those who attack Zion will be punished.
Psalm 130:7-8	Millennial Reign of Christ	Israel will be specially forgiven for their sins.
Psalm 132:13-18	Millennial Reign of Christ	Based in Zion per the desire of God.
Psalm 133:3	Millennial Reign of Christ	Yahweh accords everlasting life to the remnant of Israel. (See the promise in the prior chapter of forgiveness of sins.)
Psalm 134	Millennial Reign of Christ	Blessings extend to Yahweh’s servants from Zion.
Psalm 135:21	Millennial Reign of Christ	A call for praise to Yahweh Who reigns from Zion.
Psalm 138:4-5	Millennial Reign of Christ	All kings on earth will worship Yahweh.
Psalm 140:10	Final Judgment	Evil are cast into the Lake of Fire.
Psalm 144:5-8	Plea for the 2nd Coming of Christ	To provide deliverance from the enemy.
Psalm 145	Millennial Reign of Christ	A praise that may be presented during the reign of Yahweh.
Psalm 147:2-3	Millennial Reign of Christ	He rebuilds Jerusalem and gathers Israel.
Psalm 148-149	Millennial Reign of Christ	An extensive praise that will be proclaimed during His reign.
Psalm 150	Eternity	An eternal praise to Yahweh.
Isaiah 2:1-4	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the references to the “last days,” “Zion” and “all nations.” Marked by peace.
Isaiah 2:10-22	The Day of the Lord	All mankind and human pride will be brought low; people will flee into caves; the earth will be terrified.
Isaiah 4:2-6	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the reference to “that day” and Zion. Zion is associated with Jerusalem. The glory of God will be present.
Isaiah 5:26-30	God’s invitation to the nations to come to the Battle of Armageddon.	Note the reference to “distant nations” to come to assault Israel and the reference to “that day” (the Battle of Armageddon occurs in connection with the 2nd Coming of Christ).
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7	Millennial Reign of Christ	Reigning from the throne of David
Isaiah 11	Millennial Reign of Christ – particularly its beginning.	Marked by peace, righteousness, justice, faithfulness, and all will know Yahweh. The remnant of Israel and Judah will be gathered from around the world and brought into the nation of Israel. Note the reference to “that day.”
Isaiah 12	Foretelling of the praise occurring during the Millennial Reign of Christ.	Note the reference to Zion and “that day.”
Isaiah 13:1-13	The Day of the Lord, which is the moments preceding the 2nd Coming of Christ.	The wrath of God unleashed on wicked mankind, marked by fear, horror, pain, agony, desolation of the earth, darkness, disaster, earthquakes, and shaking of the heavens.
Isaiah 14:12-19	Defeat of Satan; cast into the bottomless pit.
Isaiah 16:5	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note that the throne is established in the “tent of David.”
Isaiah 17:4-14	Armageddon and the Day of the Lord	Only a remnant in Israel will be spared; note the references to “that day” and “nations.”
Isaiah 18	Millennial Reign of Christ	Very unusually marked by a special gift by a special group of people from a powerful nation (whose land is divided by rivers) with an unusual language brought to Yahweh at Mount Zion; might possibly mark the return of the original Ark of the Covenant.
Isaiah 19:16-25	Millennial Reign of Christ	A special note regarding a special relationship created between Egypt, certain nations (comprising the former Assyria) and Israel.
Isaiah 24	Day of the Lord, and start of the Millennial Reign of Christ	A promise that the earth will be desolated.
Isaiah 25	The aftermath of the Day of the Lord and the 2nd Coming of Christ and the start of the Millennial Reign of Christ.	Notice that a great feast is promised for the people “on the mountain” [i.e., of Zion]. This is something of a parallel to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. Note the reference to “that day.”
Isaiah 26:1-18	The Millennial Reign of Christ	Reference to the people of the world learning righteousness. Reference to the 2nd Coming of Christ in vs. 11. Reference to expansion of the borders of Israel.
Isaiah 26:19-21	Perhaps the Rapture	Note that the dead of God are indicated to rise and then other people are gathered and sequestered until the wrath of God has passed.  The wrath of God and the Day of the Lord is described in the succeeding verse. [Timing suggests pre-wrath rapture.]
Isaiah 26:20b-21	The Day of the Lord and the 2nd Coming of Christ.	Reference to wrath and judgment upon the earth.
Isaiah 27:1	Punishment of Satan	Note the reference to “that day.”
Isaiah 27:12-13	The start of the Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the reference to “that day” and the gathering of Israel from among the nations.
Isaiah 28:5-6	Millennial Reign of Christ	Referred to as Yahweh of Hosts; note the reference to “that day.” The reign is marked by justice and strength.
Isaiah 30:18-26	Millennial Reign of Christ	Special attention is given to the people of Israel.  Note the reference to Zion and “that day.”
Isaiah 30:27-33	2nd Coming of Christ	Note the judgment affects “the nations.”  There is particular judgment on Assyria (presumably the collection of nations that formerly comprised it).
Isaiah 33:20-24	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the reference to Zion.
Isaiah 34	2nd Coming of Christ and Millennial Reign of Christ	Judgment of the nations with a particularly pronounced judgment against Edom [now Jordan].
Isaiah 35	Millennial Reign of Christ	The land will be blessed, and God’s people will return to Zion.
Isaiah 40:1-11	Millennial Reign of Christ	God appears in Zion and comforts the people of Israel.
Isaiah 42:1-17	Millennial Reign of Christ	He is praised in the earth. A reference to the 2nd Coming of Christ in vss. 13-15.
Isaiah 43:1-7	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the gathering of the people of Israel.
Isaiah 45:14-25	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the special promise of special salvation and justification for the descendants of Israel.
Isaiah 46:13	Millennial Reign of Christ	The promise of splendor and salvation in Israel.
Isaiah 49:7-26	Promise of restoration of Israel.	As manifested in the Millennial Reign of Christ.
Isaiah 51	Promise of restoration of Israel.	As manifested in the Millennial Reign of Christ; note that justice will be brought “to the nations.” Note the reference to Zion.
Isaiah 52:1-12	2nd Coming of Christ and Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the statement: “Yahweh returns to Zion” (indicating that He has been there before. Note the reference to “nations.”
Isaiah 52:13 – Isaiah 53	Special discussion of the Messiah as the One who reigns.	Note that earlier He appalled people and was disfigured; now He sprinkles the nations; He was despised, rejected, stricken, struck down by God and afflicted; He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed; he bore the punishment for all; He was “cut off” from the land of the living (i.e., put to death); He will justify many; He submitted Himself to death; He bore the sin of many; He will be highly exalted.
Isaiah 54	Millennial Reign of Christ	Special promises to the people of Israel and Jerusalem.
Isaiah 55	Millennial Reign of Christ	Promise to fulfill the promise to David and promise for joy and peace everlasting.
Isaiah 56:1-8	Invitation to all to come and worship the Lord.	“A house of prayer for all nations.”
Isaiah 60	Millennial Reign of Christ	Descendants of Jacob will return to Israel along with great wealth.  The temple will be beautified. The light of Yahweh will render the sun and moon unnecessary. Note the reference to Zion.
Isaiah 61-62	Millennial Reign of Christ	The descendants of Jacob will be abundantly blessed in the witness of all nations. Emphasis on righteousness. References to Zion. Jerusalem will be a praise in the earth.
Isaiah 63:1-6	2nd Coming of Christ and Armageddon	“Day of vengeance”
Isaiah 64:1-2	Invitation for the 2nd Coming of Christ	References to His coming and earthquakes and fire.
Isaiah 65:17-25	Millennial Reign of Christ	Earth and heaven to be re-made by God. A time of peace. People will live longer during this time.
Isaiah 66:12-14, 18-24	Millennial Reign of Christ	Jerusalem restored; the whole world will worship God.
Isaiah 66:14-16	Day of the Lord and 2nd Coming of Christ	Reference to His coming, wrath, fire and judgment on all flesh.
Ezekiel 14:12-20	Great Tribulation	Describing a basis for time of desolation of the earth; the whole earth (except for the remnant) will have acted faithlessly against God.
Ezekiel 28:11-19	Satan and his Final Judgment	See also Revelation 20:10.
Ezekiel 28:24-26	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note the gathering of the people of Israel from among the nations.
Ezekiel 34:11-31	Millennial Reign of Christ	Like a shepherd, God will search out and gather the descendants of Jacob to Israel. He will give them peace and restoration. King David will be their shepherd and Yahweh will be their God. The land and the people will be blessed and protected.
Ezekiel 36:8-12, 22-38	Millennial Reign of Christ	God will restore the nation, land and people of Israel.  He will gather the people from the nations and bring them to Israel.  He will give them salvation, a new heart and a new spirit and His Spirit. God will also cause the land to become fruitful for them. God will restore the cities from their desolation.
Ezekiel 37:1-14	Millennial Reign of Christ	God will cause the people of Israel who have died to come alive; He will give them His Spirit, and they will live and come into the land.
Ezekiel 37:15-28	Millennial Reign of Christ	God will call all of Israel from the nations to which they were scattered and all of Judah from the nations to which they were scattered and unite them again into a single nation. King David will reign over them forever. They will follow God’s statutes. There will be a perpetual covenant of peace. God will dwell with them forever.
Ezekiel 38-39:24	A Massive Invasion of Israel (Armageddon)	A group of nations invades Israel to plunder it.  Included in the group of nations is Gog/Rosh (Russia), Persia (Iran), Put (Libya), Cush (Sudan), Gomer (Turkey) and Beth Togarmah (Armenia). It will be a massive army and ground assault. [Opponents of the idea that this is Armageddon indicate that this battle is against Israel whereas the Battle of Armageddon as described in Revelation 19:17-21 is against Christ Himself.  However, Zechariah 14:1-15 reconciles the battles—suggesting that the battle starts against Israel, but then Christ comes to rescue Israel and defeat the invading army.] Some nations (including possibly nations in Northern Africa as well as other nations known for their merchants—i.e., possibly the U.S.) will inquire about the purpose of the invasion. Scholars differ as to whether this invasion occurs at the start of or at the midpoint of the Great Tribulation or whether it is indeed the Battle of Armageddon. The succeeding passage of Ezekiel 39:25-29 suggests that this battle is Armageddon. God addresses the enemy of Israel with an earthquake (so severe that all living creatures tremble), rain, hailstones, plague and burning sulfur. [Note that the battle as described in Zechariah 14 includes a massive earthquake, a plague and panic.] It will take 7 months to bury the dead of the invading army and 7 years to burn the weapons (which points to a date at the start of the final 7-year period of Tribulation).  Birds (see also Revelation 19:17-18) and wild animals will assist with the cleanup of the deceased. The world will recognize that God saved Israel. Note that the battle in Revelation 20:7-9 involves all nations (unlike this attack that involves less than all nations), and Satan is leading the charge—indicative of the fact that the Revelation battle is the final rebellion, while this battle appears to be distinct from the final battle. Note that the assault is on Israel, after the land has been restored from war and which has been “regathered from many peoples to the mountains of Israel” (which appears to be after the resurrection of Israel in 1948).
Ezekiel 39:25-29	Millennial Reign of Christ	God will restore the fortunes of Jacob and gather the people of Israel from the nations. God will demonstrate His holiness to Israel in the sight of many nations. God will pour out His Spirit on the House of Israel.
Ezekiel 40-46	A New Temple	Ezekiel describes a new temple along with its dimensions. This temple will likely be the temple of Yahweh as built at the start of the Millennial Reign of Christ.
Ezekiel 47	The Special Life-Giving River flowing out from the Temple Area in the Millennial Reign of Christ	Provides fresh, restorative water that produces life, and special trees providing healing.
Ezekiel 48	Allotments of Land in Israel During the Millennial Reign of Christ
Daniel 2	Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of Future World Kingdoms	According to Daniel’s interpretation (Daniel 2:31-45), a series of world kingdoms would arise after the Babylonian kingdom, each becoming inferior to the prior kingdom; the final kingdom (of the antichrist) has 10 elements and is partly strong and partly brittle; a stone from God (Christ) crushes the final kingdom and establishes “a kingdom that will never be destroyed” (v. 44).
Daniel 7:7-27	Daniel’s Vision of the Final World Kingdom and its Destruction by the Messiah	Appears to be the final world kingdom; its 10 horns represent its 10 kings or sovereignties; the kingdom is terrorizing to the earth; one small horn that arises in place of 3 horns is the antichrist. He speaks against the Most High and changes the laws and religious festivals and persecutes the “holy ones” for 3.5 years. But the Ancient of Days arrives and strips the kingdom away from him. One like the son of man is granted authority over the earth.  He is given an everlasting kingdom.
Daniel 8	Daniel’s Vision of a Ram and a Goat	Providing Daniel with a prophecy about future kingdoms, including Medo-Persia (Cyrus the Great), Greece led by Alexander the Great, whose kingdom at his death was divided into 4 kingdoms—one of which would be the Seleucid Empire, whose leader, Antiochus Epiphanes IV, would claim to be “God Manifest,” persecute Israel and defile the temple—as a precursor to a future similar offender, the antichrist (the little horn of Daniel 7:8, 25 and discussed in Daniel 9:27 and 11:36-45, Matthew 24:15-16, Mark 13:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, I John 2:18-23 and Revelation 11:7, 13:5-7, 13:16-18, 17:8-12).
Daniel 9:24-27	Gabriel’s Prophecy Given to Daniel Regarding the Coming of the Messiah and the antichrist	Gabriel indicates that 490 years are particularly prophesied for Daniel’s people and Jerusalem; the Messiah would come 483 years after the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem; the Messiah would then be “cut off”; a final period of 7 years awaits in the future marked by a covenant entered into by him (the antichrist) with “many” (likely the people of Israel) for a 7-year period, but in 3.5 years he (the antichrist) will break the covenant, stop the sacrifices and offerings and defile the temple—inciting desolation of the world (by God).
Daniel 10-11	An Angel’s Prophecy Given to Daniel Regarding Future Kingdoms	Daniel receives a prophecy regarding the future kingdom of Greece as would become controlled by Alexander the Great, whose kingdom would be divided in 4 kingdoms, culminating in detail regarding the actions of Antiochus Epiphanes IV. The prophecy is so accurate in its description of the kingdoms and their activities that many have opined that the information was recorded after the facts. Verses 40-45 may relate to an end times battle involving the antichrist as the king of the North. [Note that verses 36-45 may all relate to the antichrist.]
Daniel 12:1	The Great Tribulation and perhaps the Day of the Lord	Uniquely severe distress. Possible reference to the Rapture or the Lamb’s gathering (see Revelation 14:14-16).
Daniel 12:2-3	Resurrection of the Dead	Possible reference to the Rapture or Great White Throne judgment (see Revelation 20:11-15).
Daniel 12:3-13	Last Days	Those who lead many to righteousness could refer to those who spread the Gospel during the Great Tribulation. Travel and increase in knowledge are noted to be evident in the last days. The duration of the events until the end will be a time, times and ½ a time (i.e., 3.5 years or 3,500 years or 3.5 jubilees). From the time the daily sacrifice is abolished to the time of the abomination of desolation is 1,290 days.
Hosea 2:23	Millennial Reign of Christ	God replaces the people of Israel in Israel and has compassion on them.
Hosea 3:4-5	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note that King David lived approximately 500 years before this passage was written, but it looks forward to seeing King David again with the Messiah. Note the reference to the “last days.”
Hosea 6:1-3	2nd Coming of Christ	According to the Millennial Day Theory, verse 2 appears to suggest that the Millennial Reign of Christ might come approximately 2,000 years after Christ ascended into heaven.
Joel 1:1-14	The Great Tribulation	Notice that the invasion of nations into Israel is described as a devastation of locusts (see Amos 7:1-6).
Joel 1:15-20	The Day of the Lord	Note the reference to “that day.” Note that it is a time of devastation—even to Israel.
Joel 2:1-17	The Day of the Lord and the 2nd Coming of Christ	Note that it is accompanied or preceded by darkness. Note that the army of the Lord incites terror in the nations. Note that there is a gathering of people in conjunction with the arrival of the army of the Lord.
Joel 2:18-19	A promise of restoration associated with the Millennial Reign of Christ.	Reference to Israel no longer being a disgrace to the nations.
Joel 2:20	Armageddon	Note that the invasion into Israel came from the North.
Joel 2:21-27	A promise of restoration associated with the Millennial Reign of Christ.	Note the reference to Zion.
Joel 2:28-32	Tribulation and possibly the time preceding the Tribulation	A promise of a special anointing of the Holy Spirit on humanity. A promise of wonders in the heavens and on earth. Sun turned to darkness and the moon to blood BEFORE the Day of the Lord. A promise of salvation to those who call on the name of Yahweh. A promise of escape to those “on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem.” Note that Yahweh will “call survivors” to salvation.
Joel 3:1-16	Armageddon, the Day of the Lord and the 2nd Coming of Christ	God gathers nations together to fight against Him and His army, and He will trample them like grapes. The nations are judged for their wickedness and offenses against God’s people. Note that darkness precedes the Day of the Lord. The Lord arrives at Zion in Jerusalem with earthquakes and a shaking of heaven.
Joel 3:17-21	Millennial Reign of Christ	Marked by peace and prosperity for the people of Judah and Jerusalem. The people of Judah will be pardoned by God.
Amos 5:18-20	The Day of the Lord	Marked by a time of darkness and terrors for everyone.
Amos 7:1-6	The Great Tribulation	Note that it is a time that will devastate Israel. Note that it refers to the invasion of Israel by nations described as devouring locusts (see Joel 1:1-14). Note that the invasion occurs AFTER the king’s crop is taken up (could be a reference to the rapture of the Church). Note that fire devours the oceans as well as the land.
Amos 9:5	The 2nd Coming of Christ	Reference to His touching of the earth and all on the earth mourning.
Amoz 9:11-15	Millennial Reign of Christ	Restoration of the fallen Tabernacle of David. Prosperity given to Israel; they will not be uprooted from their land.
Obadiah 1:15-21	Day of the Lord	Note that all nations will be judged by God. Deliverance on Mount Zion. Israel will be given prominence. It will be the Lord’s kingdom.
Micah 1:2-4	Day of the Lord and 2nd Coming of Christ	Judgment against all nations. Note that the earth will quake at this time.
Micah 2:12-13	Millennial Reign of Christ	Descendants of Jacob will be gathered to Israel.  The Lord will be their king.
Micah 4:1-8	Millennial Reign of Christ	Note reference to “last days.”  The Lord will reign from Mount Zion in Jerusalem.  Nations will be excited to see the Lord to receive His instruction.  The time and kingdom will be marked by peace; the Lord will settle disputes between nations.  Everyone will have peace and comfort.  God will gather the remnant and bring them to His kingdom.
Micah 4:11-12	Armageddon	Nations will be gathered to launch a massive international assault against Israel.  The Lord will plunder the nations on that day.
Micah 5:1-6	Armageddon and the Millennial Reign of Christ	The one from Bethlehem will arrive to rescue Israel from the invasion by 7 or 8 nations (referred to as an invasion by Assyria and Nimrod).
Micah 7:8-13	Millennial Reign of Christ	Nations will see the restoration of Israel.
Micah 7:18-20	Millennial Reign of Christ	Christ will forgive the sins of the remnant of Israel (giving them salvation).
Nahum 1:2-6	Day of the Lord and 2nd Coming of Christ	God’s wrath poured out against His enemies.  The earth and all people will shake at His arrival.
Nahum 1:14	Judgment of the Antichrist	See also Revelation 19:20.
Nahum 1:15	Millennial Reign of Christ	The wicked never again march through Judah.
Habakkuk 2:14	Millennial Reign of Christ	The whole earth knows the Glory of God.
Habakkuk 3:3-15	Day of the Lord and 2nd Coming of Christ	References to His coming, plagues, pestilence, earthquakes, the nations’ fear, wrath, judgment on water, and salvation of His people.
Habakkuk 3:16-19	Final Invasion of Israel	The remnant are to flee to the mountains when the invasion occurs.
Zephaniah 1	Day of the Lord, 2nd Coming of Christ	Note the references to Zion and “that day.”  Marked by destruction and desolation.  Note that distress and horror is brought on all of mankind.  Particular judgments noted for Assyria, Egypt and other nearby nations.
Zephaniah 3:1-8	Armageddon	Note that God gathers the nations together for their judgment.  The whole earth is consumed by God’s fire.
Zephaniah 3:9-20	Millennial Reign of Christ	The remnant of Israel finds refuge in Yahweh; they are delivered from the enemy. They are gathered and accorded fame and praise.
Zechariah 2:10-13	2nd Coming of Christ and His Millennial Reign	Note the references to Zion and “that day.”
Zechariah 3:10	2nd Coming of Christ	Note the reference to “that day.”
Zechariah 5:5-11	Babylon?	Possible reference to the future Babylon that brings wickedness to the earth.
Zechariah 8	2nd Coming of Christ and His Millennial Reign	Note the references to Zion and the references to people returning to Israel.
Zechariah 9:9-17	2nd Coming of Christ and His Millennial Reign	Note the references to Zion and “that day.”
Zechariah 10:8-12	Millennial Reign	The gathering of Israel
Zechariah 12:1-9	2nd Coming of Christ	Note the references to “that day”; rescue of the nation and Jerusalem.
Zechariah 12:10-14	Israel’s reaction to the arrival of the Messiah (the 2nd Coming of Christ)	Mourning seeing the One that they pierced; note the references to “that day”; note the reference to the Battle of Armageddon.
Zechariah 13	Start of the Millennial Reign of Christ	Marked by cleansing; note that only 1/3 of the people of Israel remain. Note the references to “that day.”
Zechariah 14	Day of the Lord, 2nd Coming of Christ, Armageddon, beginning of the Millennial Reign of Christ.	Amazing description of the Day of the Lord and the arrival of the Messiah on the Mount of Olives, which will be split in ½--allowing people of Jerusalem to escape as the army of God brings down judgment on the nations gathered.  Note the references to “that day.”  Earthquake noted. No light on that day.  At the start of the Millennial Reign of Christ, note the existence of “living water” flowing out from Jerusalem. Note that all who attacked Jerusalem, including all of their animals, will rot while they are standing. The Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated by the whole world.
Malachi 1:11	Millennial Reign of Christ	All nations will worship Yahweh.
Malachi 3:1-6	2nd Coming of Christ	Messenger comes before the Lord.  He comes to His temple.  Who can endure the day of His coming?
Malachi 3:16-18	Rapture or other rescue	God will take some very evident special action towards a group of people as “a special possession on the day I am preparing.”  The action will distinguish between the righteous and the wicked.  There is no reference to Jacob or Judah here, suggesting that God is not talking about the Day of the Lord.
Malachi 4:1-3	The Day of the Lord	Massive judgment of God on the wicked—reducing them to ashes.
Malachi 4:4-6	Promise of sending Elijah before the Day of the Lord	He precedes the arrival of Yahweh; the law seems to be re-invigorated at this time—suggesting that this time is for the Jews.  Perhaps Elijah and Enoch are the 2 witnesses—because they were taken without being submitted to death; instead, they will be put to death by the evil kingdom on earth.  The message of Elijah will restore families.
Matthew 1021-23	Gospel of Tribulation	·         Requires endurance to the end (i.e., of your life of the end of the Great Tribulation).
Matthew 19:28	Millennial Reign of Christ	Jesus’ disciples reign with Him.
Matthew 24 Parallel passages: ·         Mark 13 ·         Luke 21:5-28	Jesus Explains Last Days Events	Jesus notes: ·         Increase in deception ·         People claiming to be the Messiah ·         Wars and rumors of wars, nation rising against nation and kingdom against kingdom ·         Famines ·         Earthquakes ·         Persecution of God’s people ·         Presence of false prophets ·         Proclaiming of the Gospel to the whole world ·         Abomination of Desolation spoken about by Daniel appears ·         Great Tribulation (the worst devastation of the earth) with few survivors ·         Sun and moon darkened ·         Stars fall ·         Son of Man comes in the clouds with great power and great glory ·         As in the days of Noah, people will go about their lives oblivious to what is about to occur ·         One will be taken and another will be left
Matthew 26:29 (also Mark 14:25)	Millennial Reign of Christ	Referred to as the Kingdom of God
Luke 1:33	Millennial Reign of Christ	The kingdom will be everlasting.
John 14:1-3	Promise of Shelter from Jesus	Possibly an indication of the place where saints will be protected from the Great Tribulation.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52	Rapture	·         Saints are changed in a twinkling of the eye ·         At the last trump ·         Dead are raised.
Hebrews 8:11	Millennial Reign of Christ	Everyone will know Him.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18	Rapture	Jesus descends with a shout, the voice of the archangel and the trumpet of God; the dead rise; then the living saints rise to meet Jesus in the air.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12	Antichrist	·         He appears before the Day of the Lord ·         He announces that he is God. ·         He desecrates temple. (See also Daniel 9:27, Zechariah 14:2, Matthew 24:15-16) ·         He is currently restrained. ·         Satan empowers him and enables him to perform false signs and wonders. ·         Many will be deceived by him. ·         Christ will defeat him.
1 John 2:18-22	Warning that Antichrist is Coming	He will deny the deity of Jesus.
Revelation 3:7-13	Church of Philadelphia	·         Appears to be protected from the Great Tribulation
Revelation 3:14-22	Church of Laodicea	·         May be the saints of the time of the Great Tribulation, who, if they overcome, gain the right to experience the presence of God.
Revelation 4	Rapture?	·         John hears the sound of a trumpet and an invitation to “Come up here”—akin to saints in the Rapture. ·         Immediately John is “in the Spirit” and in heaven in the presence of God and His throne.
Revelation 5	The Worthy Lamb	·         Authorized to open the scroll of the end time judgment of God
Revelation 5:10	Millennial Reign of Christ	Martyred saints reign with Him
Revelation 6 & 8:1-5	Breaking of the 7 Seals	·         Conquest ·         Taking of peace and people killing each other ·         Massive inflation ·         Death of ¼ of people with sword, famine, animals and plague ·         Martyrs ·         Great earthquake ·         Sun blackened. ·         Moon to blood ·         Sky is split apart. ·         Asteroids strike earth. ·         Every island and mountain changed. ·         Fire strikes earth
Revelation 7	Interlude during Trumpets	·         Angels halt wind from blowing ·         Angel seals 144,000 from Israel ·         A multitude of persons coming out of the Tribulation offer praise to the Lamb.
Revelation 8:13	Eagle Announces Woes to the Earth	·         Note that the message of God is delivered by something other than the Church.
Revelation 8:6-9:21 & 11:15-19	Sounding of the 7 Trumpets	·         Hail and fire strike earth. ·         1/3 of all vegetation destroyed. ·         A mountain of fire hits the oceans and water becomes like blood; 1/3 of all sea life dies. ·         Star from heaven falls on 1/3 of all fresh water; many die. ·         1/3 of sun, moon and stars stricken causing darkness ·         Scorpion-like locusts released from the Abyss to attack mankind. ·         1/3 of mankind killed with fire, plagues, smoke and brimstone. ·         2 witnesses appear and are slain. ·         Earthquake rocks Jerusalem ·         Announcement given from heaven & temple of God appears with Ark of the Covenant
Revelation 13	Antichrist and False Prophet	·         Come from the sea ·         Authority to act for 3.5 years ·         Antichrist will conquer saints. ·         Antichrist will be worshipped by all except for the saints. ·         His number is 666.
Revelation 14	144,000 from Israel   Proclamations from 3 angels   2 Massive Gatherings from the Earth	·         Proclamations announce judgment and the Gospel of the Tribulation ·         The first gathering appears to be like a drawing of people to heaven by Christ. ·         The second gathering appears to be a gathering of those who are crushed in the judgment of Armageddon.
Revelation 15	Great Tribulation	Those Victorious over the antichrist Praise God.  Angels Prepare the Bowls of Wrath.
Revelation 16	Pouring of the 7 Bowls of Wrath of God	·         Sores afflict all who have the mark of the antichrist. ·         The sea turns to blood and all sea life dies. ·         Freshwater turns to blood. ·         The sun scorches with a plague of fire and heat (see Isaiah 24:6) ·         Antichrist’s kingdom darkened; pain and sores afflict people. ·         Euphrates River dries up. ·         Demons emitted from Satan, the antichrist and the false prophet summon nations to attack Israel – the Battle of Armageddon. ·         Angelic announcement and strongest earthquake to strike the earth occurs. ·         Mountains and islands disappear. ·         100-pound hailstones fall on the earth.
Revelation 17	Antichrist and Babylon	Babylon described as the mother of prostitutes and all of the vile things of the earth.  Antichrist kingdom (the “beast”) has 7 heads and 10 horns (kingdoms). It comes from the abyss and seeks to destroy.
Revelation 18	Fall of Babylon	Possible indication of Rapture before Babylon becomes prominent in vss. 4-5 (although it could be the Lamb’s gathering as described in Revelation 14:14-15).  The earth mourns Babylon’s fall because it was a source of wealth.
Revelation 19:19-21	Battle of Armageddon	Messiah defeats nations that attack Israel.  Antichrist and false prophet cast into the Lake of Fire. See also Zechariah 14:1-5 and Zechariah 12:9
Revelation 20:1-3	Satan is Cast into the Bottomless Pit
Revelation 20:4	Millennial Reign of Christ
Revelation 20:7-9	Satan’s Final Assault
Revelation 20:9-10	Satan and antichrist Cast into the Lake of Fire
Revelation 21-22	A New Heaven and New Earth Prepared