Marvin Rosenthal recently wrote, "In simplest terms, revelation is the disclosing of truth to man which could not have been known apart from divine enablement -- things about God, the origin of the universe, [and] the end of the age." 

However, "Paul, with all his spiritual insight, admitted his personal limitation (and, in turn, our constraint) in comprehending the full scope of final events until the visible return of our Savior when all things will become known: "For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears... Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully," 1 Corinthians 13:9-12.  We are reminded of the great prophet Daniel and his frustration of seeing a divine revelation, but not understanding what he saw: "I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding," Daniel 8:27. 

In spite of the prophets' limitations, we (likely the last generation) have the promise of Heaven in Daniel 12:9-10, which says, "the words [of Daniel] are closed up and sealed until the time of the end… None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.”  Let God be true, and every man a liar; the book of Daniel will be understood in a profound way at the end of time!  Dismiss it if you may, but God's Word is true.  The scroll's mysterious time frames and visions will be made clearer as the light from God's throne shines brighter, piercing through the darkness of deception that is about to fall upon our planet in these final days.

Regardless of our past disappointments and the long delay, we must keep on proclaiming with confidence and passion the great promise of our soon-coming King.  Why?  Because the death, resurrection and eternal reign of Yeshua, Jesus our Messiah, is the focus of the Word of God.  We stand in the company of great prophets and saints... John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, James and the Apostle John; they all believed and proclaimed with confidence the end of the age and the future kingdom.  Jesus energized the disciples and early church to accomplish great goals in view of the shortness of time.  Each year since those early proclamations brings us that much closer to the Great Day of the LORD.  Therefore, as prophecy students we look to the next Festival cycle (early 2010), and (if need be) beyond, for the fulfillment of end-time events.

Troubles Keep Growing Worldwide, Increasing Year by Year

The US and world economies continue to struggle, and all seem susceptible to total collapse.  The relationship between the US and our European allies and the Russian Bear is fragile. Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, head of Israeli military intelligence AMAN, confirmed in early 2009, that Iran had crossed the technological threshold to a nuclear bomb capability and required only a strategic decision to go into production.  Israel is feeling the pressure to act, and act soon, for her survival.  The cry is getting louder for Muslims to unite against Israel, and soon Jerusalem will feel the pain.  The Middle East is sitting on a powder keg of destruction, and the nations seem to be heading towards a global showdown and World War III.

Over 2,000 years ago, Hebrew prophets such as Ezekiel, Daniel and John forewarned of a series of tragic end-time events to strike Israel and the world at large, which will climax at the return of Messiah.  Their prophecies foretell global tragedies, which point to economic collapse, natural disasters, pandemics, famine, and widespread death and destruction on the scale of thermonuclear disaster. Added to that, supernatural signs will increase and deceive, and hatred and betrayal will become more commonplace among family and friends. 

As a child, I remember my father--a Baptist minister, often preached about the return of Jesus.  But today, times have changed.  Pulpits are nearly silent about end-time events.  For the most part, life seems routine. This is a sign, in and of itself, that sudden destruction may soon burst upon the church and upon mankind.

Just how final events may unfold and the timing of those events is the focus of this website.  Nearly 20 years ago, I was exposed to the idea that the last four visions in the book of Daniel (chapters 7, 8,  9, 10-12) could have as much to say about the end of time as the visions recorded in the book of Revelation.  This stands in contrast to the popular view that Daniel, for the most part, portrays historical events.  However, we have more than a hint the book is about the end of the ages, and will be understood in a fresh new way just before last-day events begin. 

As quoted, Daniel (12:9-10) indicated his book of future events would be locked up until the end of time: “the words [of Daniel] are closed up and sealed until the time of the end… None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.”  Just after this promise to the wise, two more mysterious time periods were revealed to Daniel--the 1,290 days and 1,335 days.  Strange timelines indeed!  Very mysterious, but very specific.

Therefore, it seemed clear that as long as these two time periods remained a mystery the "time of the end” could not begin.  In contrast, when God unlocked these two timelines, then we could be very certain the end was imminent.  For this reason, prophecy students wanted to understand the unsealing of the book promised to the last generation, and so we joined in that challenge of going "here and there [in the book] to increase knowledge" (Daniel 12:4) of how final events would unfold.

By looking at the visions, symbolism and timelines of Daniel and Revelation, it seemed possible to combine the events of the two books into one overarching prophecy.  It was easy to see the predictions of Daniel were mirrored in the book of Revelation, with repeating patterns, similar beast powers and duplicate time periods.

Once the books and their timelines were united as one revelation, a time chart of events began to emerge about 20 years ago.  Not only did the various time periods in the books of Daniel and Revelation merge into a prophetic chart, but two years later it was discovered the chart fit between the Jewish Festivals.  It is commonly held that Yeshua fulfilled the spring Festivals--Passover during the crucifixion week and Pentecost (known as Shavuot) at the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4); likewise, He will fulfill His autumn High Holy Days at His return and the culmination of all things.  It seems apparent then, that there must be a connection between the time periods of Daniel and Revelation and God's Festivals introduced in Leviticus 23, which proves the Calendar's authenticity.  The timelines (and return of Christ) would culminate at and during the autumn Festival season (September/October) in a given year.

Divine prophecy, which is God's supernatural prediction of future events that will occur during the closing period of human history, is a vital part of the Scriptures.  It has been calculated there are 8,362 verses containing 1,817 predictions concerning more than 700 different matters. Of these, there are more than 300 prophecies that deal with the return of Messiah and the end of the ages.  These insights were not revealed to the Hebrew prophets just to fill volumes, but for our benefit; therefore, we should "cry aloud for understanding, and... look for it [wisdom] as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure," (Proverbs 2:3-4).  We should apply the ancient end-time prophecies to the events of our day.

The Challenge of Prophecy--Mystery vs. the Puzzle

An award-winning author and staff writer for the New Yorker magazine, Malcolm Gladwell, once wrote, "Do you know the difference between a mystery and a puzzle?"  According to Gladwell, mysteries do not have simple answers based solely on fact, since they "require judgments and the assessment of uncertainty."  Puzzles, on the other hand, can be solved because we have all the necessary information; we just need to put it all together for the solution.

The ancient Hebrew prophecies are mysteries, not puzzles.  Revelation 10:7 says, "In the days when the Seventh Angel is about to sound His trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished."  Not until the very end of the end-times will the mystery of God be totally unraveled as a completed revelation.  We will never know every single detail in advance of the years of trouble, because we cannot comprehend the mind of God (Romans 11:34); and second, we cannot know the full extent of the struggle in the unseen world--the conflict between the forces of good and evil, between Christ and Satan (Ephesians 6:12). 

However, the last generation of saints have the promise of the unsealing--a more thorough understanding of final events that center around the mysterious 1,290 days and 1,335 days of Daniel 12, which says, "From the time that the daily [worship]... is abolished [at the Western Wall & Temple Mount] and the abomination that causes desolation is set up [on the Temple Mount], there will be 1,290 days. Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days."  In other words, a disastrous event, such as an explosion(s) or earthquake, will stop daily worship at the Western Wall and Temple Mount. This is the decisive Jerusalem event that initiates the prophetic periods of the appointed time of the end. Jesus said, "There will be... earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains," Matthew 24:7-8.  (link) (link) (link) (link)

Soon after the Jerusalem disaster, Gentile troops will enter the City to restore order and will trample on the city for 1,260 days. The greater part of the military forces will likely be European NATO troops; the majority of Israelis approve of a NATO presence in West Bank according to a survey in early 2009. During this time of trouble, the Temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem. But ultimately it will be used for the wrong purposes; Israel and the world will admire (worship) the Man of Sin and will rejoice at the death of God's last two prophet witnesses. Antichrist will be allowed (by political and religious leaders) to step onto the Temple Mount.  There he will set up the abomination and proclaim himself not just a great leader, but God Himself (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4).  This will be the ultimate insult to Almighty God, and it will quickly bring desolation to Jerusalem and Israel, that will spread out across the entire globe in the pouring out of God's trumpet and vial plagues. 

When the Man of Sin enters Jerusalem to set up his abomination, the warnings of Matthew 24:15-21, Luke 21:20-22 and Revelation 18:2-5 must be heeded at all cost. The beloved City will fall in one day, for it is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. The armies that surround her will destroy her.  In turn, she will be replaced by the Heavenly City, the New Jerusalem; hence, at her demise the wedding will commence in Heaven (Revelation 19:7-9) and the saints will enter with Yeshua the Messiah into the eternal City of God. 

The ancient prophetic oracles, recorded in the Sacred Scriptures, were given by the Spirit of God to help us live, by faith, through the greatest trial of human history.  We will need God’s guidance through some of the most convincing satanic deceptions ever to be visited upon mankind.  Preachers, priests and rabbis, along with popular prophetic teachers, will proclaim Jerusalem's safety, and that she could never be destroyed (because her downfall does not fit their prophetic views).  True prophets of old were killed for making the same prediction about Jerusalem's demise in the past (as will be the last two martyrs), but history proves that Jerusalem can and will fall once again at the end of the age.  It could be averted, if the religious and governmental leaders of Israel would heed the warnings of God and His prophetic Word. They won't. And, to our dismay, the beloved City of Jerusalem and people who inhabit her (whether Jew, Christian or Muslim)--those who remain (and do not run for their lives)--will fall in the desolation.

As you can tell, popular views of prophecy will be challenged on this website, including the secret rapture and the seven year tribulation.  I know the real proof of any prophetic view is found in the actual unfolding of events.  And, if events match the predictions of the End-time Chart, I ask you to please visit often and follow the guidance offered here.

I hope you will join in this journey of discovery with me, and together we can walk by faith through the events of these last days and into the Kingdom of God, which is at hand. Soon disaster will hit and daily worship at the Western Wall will end; then the counting of prophetic time will begin in a progressive march to the end of the age. During this period of turmoil, evil in its most vial forms will raise its ugly head once again. Let us never forget mankind's depth of depravity just 65 years ago (Auschwitz Album).

May God bless you and your family with the peace that only He can give by trusting, day by day, in our Savior, our friend and returning King.

Will the Jews return to Temple Mount? March 23, 2009

The Appointed Times & Seasons Calendar (with 21 point and click references) and the Insights in Prophecy lesson guides will take you through the books of Daniel and Revelation for a thorough investigation into final events.  All the information is available free of charge.  The Calendar shows how the timelines of prophecy align between the Jewish Festivals (Moedim).  Since the discovery that God's Festivals and the prophetic timelines of Daniel and Revelation align, we can now set anticipated fulfillment periods; still, we proceed with caution and prayer.  Winston Churchill once humorously quipped, "I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place." 

The five prophetic time periods in Daniel ("seventy 'sevens'"--490 days, "2300 evenings and mornings"--1150 days, "time, times and a half"--1260 days, 1290 days and 1335 days) directly connect to the often-repeated 1260 days (42 months; "time, times and a half") found five times in the book of Revelation.  In addition the 3 1/2 days of Daniel (9:27)--"the middle of the seven" and the 3 1/2 days of Revelation (11:9-11), when added to the longer 3 1/2 year period, reveal a prophetic time chart that both begins and ends with God's Festivals.  This alignment forecasts the fulfillment of end-time events known as the "times and seasons" of Biblical prophecy.

This website takes you step by step through events of the final crisis, noting how the great worldwide troubles may begin and end within the time allotted by God.  Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 says, “...and a wise man’s heart discerns both time and judgment. Because to every purpose there is time and judgment." 

For more than two decades, this ministry has joined others in warning of a US led coalition against the Islamic nations of Iraq and Iran--the Goat vs. the two-horned Ram in Daniel 8:1-8. The shattering of the larger horn (Iran) that "grew up later" will occur at the beginning of end.  Gabriel told Daniel, "Understand that the vision concerns the time of the end."  He reaffirmed the point once again (as though once was not enough to convince the reader), "the vision concerns the appointed time of the end," Daniel 8:17, 19.  Alexander the Great, King Darius III and the war of 331 B.C. over 2,000 years ago does not match the "time of the end" prediction of war. 

Daniel 11:2 identifies the instigator of the end-time war as the fourth leader of Persia (Iran), a very wealthy man, who would stir up Muslims against Greece (the Hebrew word "Javan," translated often as Greece, in Daniel's day generally stood for powers to the West).  As for the fourth and wealthy leader in Iran, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani fits the prophecy perfectly (see his picture, current comments and news articles in the right-hand column)... (continued)

In Daniel 7, a governmental animal is described as a Bear with three ribs in its mouth. The Bear is told, "Get up and eat your fill of [human] flesh!"  A few verses later a monster creature is described as having ten horns, but "three of the first horns were uprooted."

For many years we have taught in Lesson 4 here on the website (even when it seemed improbable) the Bear, representing the Old Soviet Union, would re-emerge from its slumbering (political/military) hibernation to attack the Biblical creature with ten horns--Western Europe.

There seems little doubt we could be living on the precipice of World War III and world tragedies.  Joel C. Rosenberg writes, "To misunderstand the nature and threat of evil is to risk being blind-sided by it."  Video: Russian power

The Bear's anger towards the West continues to intensify as foretold in our lesson studies.  The NATO/US missile defense agreement with Poland brought Russian war ships near American borders, to Syria and the Mediterranean waters for the first time since the Cold War.  Russia has conducted naval exercises with Venezuela.  Late 2008, they also announced an overhaul of their strategic nuclear forces and army, in the clearest sign yet that Moscow may be preparing for a possible full-scale military confrontation with the US and NATO.

During the last days, prophecy indicates that Damascus will be destroyed (Psalm 83;  Isaiah 17:1, 9; Jeremiah 49:23-27) during an Arab/Israeli conflict.  What is not clear is exactly when this will occur.  However, early in the unfolding of events, Russia may launch a nuclear attack on Europe, destroying at least three countries ("horns"--Daniel 7:5-8) and causing unimaginable chaos and the loss of millions of lives (video).  Russia could also attack the US; from here, the stage will be set for Antichrist's cryptic rise out of the ashes of World War III to a position of power.  The Man of Sin will arrive on the world scene with global displays of Satanic signs and wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9); thereby, winning the adoration and worship of the masses. On January 1, 2009, the European Union's new president will be Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. He said during his presidency he will forge new links with Israel; this comes at a time when Europe will be gaining greater power over Israeli and world politics as the end-times unfold.

About two years ago, new articles began to intensify exposing Russia's (Magog) growing anger with the West and its mounting alliance with Muslim countries, including Iran (Persia) and Cush (Northern Nile & Africa regions: Libya proof-1; proof-2; proof-3 and Sudan).  Military maneuvering to increase the Bear's show of power in the Mediterranean/European theatre and other regions of the world is gaining frequency. These Muslin and radical alliances will eventually lead to the military showdown called Armageddon as foretold in the Ezekiel 38 just before the coming of Messiah, although very soon we may see a devastating prelude to Armageddon--World War III.  Some may think the next major war is Armageddon and the end of all things because of the massive holocaust that could occur around the globe, but it will only be the beginning of sorrows (Matthew 24:7-8). 

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Is America ripe for judgment?  Many years ago, Thomas Jefferson said: "I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; and that His justice cannot sleep forever.  In recent decades, Billy Graham quipped, "If God doesn't judge America He will have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah!" 

It is possibly that Americans could face some form of chemical, biological and/or radiological warfare with the spread of deadly epidemics (pestilences).  Because of quarantine periods and gas shortages, the normal means of supplies (food, water, etc) would be interrupted for extended periods of time.  It is my view you should, if at all possible, move out of the larger cities to a rural setting or to a smaller community as soon as possible, to secure homes and garden spots in preparation for perilous times.  World news and international tensions confirm that momentous events are on the horizon, and God's Hebrew Calendar will soon to be fulfilled. Daniel's timelines will have their historic beginning, and prophetic events will become front page news.

As already mentioned, part of the final events is the collapse of the world economies.  The dire state of affairs in the international banking system is cascading through the marketplace to our communities--to local banks, businesses and households.  Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned, "This is a once-in-a-century crisis."  Job layoffs continue at a staggering pace, week after week. It is noteworthy that as the sun went down in Jerusalem and Rosh HaShanah began in late 2008, the DOW began to suffer one of its largest one-day drops in history and the beginning of what may become a global monetary collapse. The ten days between Rosh HaShanah and the Day of Atonement (September 30 to October 9, 2008) were known as the "Days of Awe"--the days of repentance and humility.  God is showing all of us our need to trust in Him, not men, money and institutions... (continued)

ALERTS & UPDATES:

Editor's View: A growing number of American leaders are siding in favor of same-sex marriage.  As a nation, we continue to allow unbridled abortions, adding to our moral decline.  Now there is an emerging hostility towards Israel at our highest levels.  All this evil, and more, will undoubtedly lead to a further withdrawing of God's protection, and will finally seal America's demise.  Nevertheless, the people say, "no problem." 

A MUST READ: The 'No Problem' Mindset: Guaranteed Destruction, June 2, 2009

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Fading of the Dollar's Dominance, June 24, 2009

California Collapsing, June 22, 2009

Binyamin Netanyahu may yield to two-state solution after pressure from Obama, June 13, 2009

Obama Breeds Climate of Hate Against Jews, June 11, 2009

Global Warming Petition Signed by 31,478 Scientists, June 2, 2009

Dollar Declines as Nations Mull Reserve Currency Alternatives, June 2, 2009

The Worst Case Scenario (Someone Has to Say It), Reprint from May 3, 2009

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Obama Prepares to Throw Israel Under the Bus, May 7, 2009

Obama 'whitewashing' reality of Islamic threat, May 6, 2009

REPORT FROM AIPAC: U.S. PRESSURE ON ISRAEL TO MAKE DANGEROUS CONCESSIONS GROWING DAILY, May 5, 2009

Paralyzed Markets Plunge to New Depths, March 5, 2009

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Selling Avalanche Sends Dow Below 6800, March 2, 2009

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The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

"It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them." The LORD will judge His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees their strength is gone and no one is left, slave or free... I lift My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever, when I sharpen My flashing sword and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh: the blood of the slain and the captives, the heads of the enemy leaders." Rejoice, O nations, with His people, for He will avenge the blood of His servants; He will take vengeance on His enemies and make atonement for His land and people," Deuteronomy 32:35-43.

Benjamin Netanyahu, on Jerusalem Day, May 22, 2009, said, "Unified Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. Jerusalem always has been and always will be ours and it will never be divided again... I stand here today… saying what I said in my visit to the US: Jerusalem will never be divided again. Only Israeli sovereignty over the city would ensure the freedom of religion for the three faiths, and it is the only thing that can guarantee that all minorities and congregations could continue living in it,"

One day soon Messiah will stand on the Mount of Olives and split apart the Great City with a massive earthquake, and fighting over the holy sites between the three religions of Jerusalem (Judaism, Christianity & Islam) will be vanquished as the buildings fall in ruins (Matthew 24:2).  Starting with Jerusalem, He will bring an end to powerful cities and evil governments worldwide, and with the global destruction the schemes of Satan will fail: "The Seventh Angel poured out His bowl into the air, and out of the Temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, "It is done!" Then there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder and a severe earthquake. No earthquake like it has ever occurred since man has been on earth, so tremendous was the quake. The Great City [Jerusalem] split into three parts [dividing the three religions of Jerusalem, which have joined together with Antichrist against God], and the cities of the nations collapsed," Revelation 16:17-19.  "Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving south... You will flee [in fear] as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah," Zechariah 14:3-5.