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Daniel, the prophet, was given a vision of the future, including the time of the great tribulation!

Though much has been written about the 70 weeks of Daniel, we will focus on the end of times as it relates to Jesus’ briefing given to only the four disciples in Mark chapter 13.

To review yesterday’s writing:

3  Now as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,

Jesus speaks privately to His four Jewish disciples.  His discourse is focused on the Jewish people whereas Paul’s writings are focused on the Gentiles. 

They asked three questions in verse 4:

Tell us-

When will these things be?

What will be the sign of Thy coming?

When all these things will be fulfilled?”

Notice that they were asking of His return to earth.  They had no understanding or expectation of the catching away (the harpazo).

10 And the Gospel must first be preached to all the nations.

14 “So when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be.

23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.

26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

27 And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.

The Book of Daniel is divided into the historical (chapters 1-6) and the visions in chapters 7-12:

Chapter       

7                  The times of the Gentiles

8                  The Ram and the Goat

9                  The Seventy Weeks

10                A Glimpse of the Dark Side

11                The “Silent Year” in advance

12                The Consummation of All Things!

It is notable that chapters 2 through 7 are in Aramaic whereas the rest of the chapters are in Hebrew.  This, of course, is highly unusual.

What is the key event Jesus spoke of concerning the end times?  Jesus revealed the key in Matthew chapter 24:

15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the Holy Place” (whoever reads, let him understand)”

Mark 13:14 NKJV

“So when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

What is the abomination of desolation?  It is erecting an idol in The Holy of Holies.  This has happened one time in the past but when it happens again, the Jews will know that the end times are now at hand!

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival, lasting eight days from the 25th day of Kislev (in December) and commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 165 BC by the Maccabees after its desecration (the abomination of desolation) by the Syrians. It is marked by the successive kindling of eight lights.

Jesus made the emphatic statement “when you see” to those who are in Judea.

In ancient times, the people of Judea could not “see” the abomination of desolation which is to occur in Jerusalem.  However now with the current technology of video/telecommunications, everyone in Judea can “see”, then flee to the mountains.  This is the first time in history that His Words could be fulfilled!

Let’s now review the “non-signs”.  Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 24:

4  And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.

5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.

6]And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.

8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

“Sorrows” are the beginning of birth pangs.  We must not be moved by the “non-signs” which are meant to move us toward inactivity because of the expectation of the end.  Let us focus on producing as much fruit as possible on behalf of The Kingdom.  We will be well rewarded from our efforts.

Jesus references the Book of Daniel concerning the end times which ties the Book of Daniel to the Book of Revelation.  It was important to Him so it should be important to us!

Jesus spoke in Mark chapter 13:

3  Now as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,

Jesus speaks privately to His four Jewish disciples.  His discourse is focused on the Jewish people whereas Paul’s writings are focused on the Gentiles.  They asked three questions in verse 4:

Tell us-

When will these things be?

What will be the sign of Thy coming?

When all these things will be fulfilled?”

Notice that they were asking of His return to earth.  They had no understanding or expectation of the catching away.

5 And Jesus, answering them, began to say: “Take heed that no one deceives you.

6 For many will come in My Name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.

7 But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet.

8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows.

9 “But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them.

10 And the Gospel must first be preached to all the nations.

11 But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

12 Now brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.

13 And you will be hated by all for My Name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

14 “So when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

The believers in Christ are not among those who will flee.  They will have been harpazo’d prior to the abomination of desolation.  Jesus Himself points to Daniel chapter 9 as the key to end-time prophecy and specifically the abomination of desolation as the key.  Whoso readeth, let him understand!

19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be.

The Bride of Christ will be spared and protected from the great tribulation but will be able to observe it from Heaven!

20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days.

21 “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it.

22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.

The elect are those who are included in the 144,000.

24  “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;

25 the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

27 And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.

Jesus warns the disciples twice, “Take heed that no one deceives you.”  Once at the beginning and once at the end.  How do we keep from being deceived?  By the whole Counsel of GOD Who has given us The Holy Spirit.

Jesus speaks of the end times and is recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke.  He tells us “Let the reader understand”.  It is vital that we understand what is happening before our eyes at this point in history.  Let our priorities reflect this understanding.

Worthy is The Lamb!

The Beloved Disciple recorded what he saw and heard by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 5:

11  Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the Throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands,

12 saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain To receive:

Power (He is able)

and riches (there is no claim on Him which He cannot satisfy; He carries out all His promises)

and Wisdom, (Both secrets and practical knowledge- James 1:5)

And strength (which will disarm the powers of evil and overthrow satan)

and honor (every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord)

and glory (which is His alone)

and blessing!” (the inevitable climax of it all… Our redemption-Psalm 103)

13 And every creature which is in Heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him Who sits on the Throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”

14 Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him Who lives forever and ever.

Notice that The Lamb was to receive seven possessions whereas all creatures spoke of four to both the Lamb and Him Who sits on the Throne.  Riches, Wisdom, and strength were conveyed specifically to the Lamb.  These possessions would be employed by The Lion of Judah Who would be conquering the enemies on the earth.

Who is located where at this time?

The true church is now in Heaven worshipping Our Lord Jesus Christ.  The true church has been separated from those who were disqualified to be harpazo’d.  My deepest desire is to be inclusive by presenting these writings so that each reader will reprioritize if necessary.  The world’s goal is to draw us away from what is truly important.

The Nation of Israel in not in Heaven at this particular time.  Their persistence in rejecting Christ has come home to roost.  They will suffer through the great tribulation, and some will repent while others will defy the Truth.

The devil who is current the god of the world will end up in the lake of fire.  You can count on that!

Our Lord Jesus Christ will ultimately be on His Own Throne, and we will rule and reign with Him.

Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Peter chapter 2:

9  But you are God’s chosen treasure—priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now He claims you as His very own. He did this so that you would broadcast His glorious wonders throughout the world.

Keep in mind that we ARE FATHER’S chosen treasure as we function as ambassadors of Christ to testify of Him by our words and actions.

10 For at one time you were not God’s people, but now you are. At one time you knew nothing of God’s mercy, because you hadn’t received it yet, but now you are drenched with it!

11 My Divinely Loved friends, since you are resident aliens and foreigners in this world, I appeal to you to divorce yourselves from the evil desires that wage war within you.

12 Live honorable lives as you mix with unbelievers, even though they accuse you of being evildoers. For they will see your beautiful works and have a reason to glorify God in the day He visits us.

13 In order to honor the Lord, you must respect and defer to the authority of every human institution, whether it be the highest ruler

14 or the governors He puts in place to punish lawbreakers and to praise those who do what’s right.

15 For it is God’s will for you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing what is right.

16 As God’s Loving servants, you should live in complete freedom, but never use your freedom as a cover-up for evil.

17 Recognize the value of every person and continually show Love to every believer. Live your lives with great reverence and in Holy Awe of God. Honor your rulers.

Worthy is The Lamb to open the scroll out of FATHER’S Right Hand!

The Beloved Disciple recorded what he saw and heard by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 5:

4  So I wept much (convulsively), because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it.

5 But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.”

It is important to note that the titles of Jesus in chapters 2 & 3, were all directed to the true church who are now in Heaven.  Now His titles are Jewish in nature.

6 And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the Throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though It had been slain, having Seven Horns and Seven Eyes, which are the Seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.

7 Then He came and took the scroll out of the Right Hand of Him Who sat on the Throne.

8 Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your Blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

10 And have made us kings and priests to Our God; And we shall reign on the earth.”

Jesus is the only One Who was qualified to redeem you and me.  The Book of Ruth describes the requirements of a kinsman-redeemer.

Boaz = the Kinsman-Redeemer

Law of Redemption allows Naomi (a Jew) to get her land back

Law of Levirate Marriage allows Ruth to be the Gentile Bride  (Lev 25:23-25)

The Redemption is sealed

Jesus’ precious Blood provided the only way we could be redeemed.  We must constantly be aware of this, especially when we take communion.  Let us not be found unworthy.

His Blood has made us both kings and priests unlike the Old Testament priests who were not allowed to rule.  Notice that we are to rule on earth with Jesus so do not be concerned about the earth.  FATHER assures us that the earth will be prepared for HIS Son and us.

Daniel was shown by THE SPIRIT the scroll to be opened at this time in chapter 12:

1  “At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time your people (the Jews) shall be delivered, Every one who is found written in the book (scroll).

2 And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting Life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt.

3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever.

4 “But you, Daniel, shut up the Words, and seal the book (Scroll) until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”

There is no question that knowledge throughout the earth, is increasing in an exponential fashion through the Internet.  No other time in history has this reality occurred.  I would submit that the time is not only near, but FATHER has told me numerous times:

“Now is the time!”

I believe that this is why HE has had me focus on The Revelation of Jesus Christ.  I am expecting an Awakening to manifest like no other we have seen in our lifetime.  The inhabitants of the earth will be given an opportunity to experience HIS mercy before the earth experience HIS justice and judgment.