This Begins The Appointed Final Countdown to the Second Coming.

In this study, we will focus on identifying the first 3.5 years, a period that is not always understood by millions of believers. One Church, with over 22,000,000 members worldwide, teaches that the Great Tribulation has already been fulfilled. However, they also believe that the Antichrist will soon begin to control all nations and that a test known as the Mark of the Beast will come upon the world. This study will also explore the identification of the last 3.5 years as given in Daniel and Revelation. Additionally, we will examine the prophecies that support the full seven years as described in the Scriptures. This website is not intended to be a teaching platform. I am not here to be anyone’s teacher, but simply to share my personal testimony and pray that the Holy Spirit guides us. I rely on you to share your insights, corrections, and scriptures that support your understanding. No church or individual has exclusive and complete knowledge of prophecy, so it is important to share with one another. Let’s strive to resist the prevailing culture of being afraid to speak our minds and instead listen to what the Spirit is teaching others. When I use the word “Man,” it includes both men and women.

Dan 12:1  “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which stands for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”

I understand Jesus is called Michael and appoints Angels to protect the remnant of his people during a time of persecution and disaster. The text also references a figure known as the “man of sin” or the Antichrist, who will engage in persecution and slaughter before being revealed in the Holy Place in Jerusalem. This revelation is said to occur after the breaking of the first seal in Revelation 6:2 by Jesus, referred to as the Lamb and the Lion of Judah.

This time of trouble will be worse than any in the past since there was a nation on Earth. This is the Great Tribulation recorded in Matthew 24:21 “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.'”

Dan 12:7  “…that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.”

In prophecy, a “Time” is equal to one year, “Times” are equal to two years, and a half is equal to 6 months. Therefore, the prophecy is telling us that this great time of trouble is 3.5 years long. When we combine two different periods of 3.5 years, it makes seven years. It’s important to understand that the Roman translators’ culture in 1611 AD used years differently. According to the biblical calendar, a year begins in the spring, and they counted years in a way similar to how we count birthdays today. We do not begin the Tribulation in the first month of a new year. Our first period of appointed time is 1,260 days, which is equivalent to 360 X 3.5 = 1,260 dates.

You will also see 42 months, which is calculated as 1,260 days divided by 30 days in a month, equaling 42 months. So, 1,250 days equals 42 months, which is equivalent to 3.5 years or “time, times, and a half” as mentioned in the text. The first 3.5 years of Seven Years will never be printed in any of these four different ways. We will demonstrate how we know there are seven years of tribulation from the Scriptures.

Dan 12:11  “And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.”  Compare with Matt 24:15

Mat 24:15  When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Compare with Daniel 9:27

Dan 9:27  And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.”

 Dan 7:25  “And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.“

Rev 11:2  But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. 
Rev 11:3  And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

Rev 12:14  “And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.” 

Who is the “women” that is protected during the 1,260 days of Great Tribulation? Answered: Rev 7:14  “And I said unto him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Here we find those who are going through the Great Tribulation and are being protected.”

I’ve noticed in the Bible that there are references to a covenant lasting for seven years, as described in Daniel 9:27. This group is also mentioned in Revelation 7:14 as those who come out of the Great Tribulation. It seems to imply that one must be alive to come out of this tribulation. Additionally, the mention of the “Seal of God” in Revelation 9:4 is connected to 144,000 individuals who were sealed before the Great Tribulation begins. These individuals are called virgin Israelites from each of the 12 Tribes of Israel. Today, while we don’t have 12 different tribes, can the Father identify who will be counted to belong to one of the 12 tribes? The answer is yes, and those sealed may be natural branches of Jacob’s blood or wild branches adopted into the family of Israel.

Also, I’d like to point out that when some people see the word “virgins,” they think only of women. However, the story of the 10 Virgins seems out of place if we believe only women are going into the wedding supper with their lamps of oil. The 144,000 is a set-apart group, and they are called “many.” Approximately two baseball stadiums full of people are very close to the group living in the last generation that will see Jesus coming to Earth. According to my understanding, only two groups are saved – the Bride and the wedding guests. So, by default, I believe the 144,000 are the Bridegroom’s wife, given a special protection covenant described in Daniel 9:27. I suggest that these individuals must be branches grafted into the “True Vine” by the Father and have been given the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin and become “Overcomers,” as Jesus was described in Revelation 3:21. Jesus calls us to be overcomers of sin, as he was.

I have been getting questions about the roles of the bride and the wedding guests. People are curious about the differences between the bride and those who are invited as wedding guests. When we combine these verses, they take on a new and fresh meaning.

Rev 12:14  And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. 
Rev 12:15  And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. 
Rev 12:16  And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. 
Rev 12:17  And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. 

Based on these four texts, can we apply Scripture and our existing knowledge to determine what we know for certain?

1. The mention of the two wings of a great eagle was used to describe Israel’s Exodus out of Egypt when they were taken into the wilderness. This same imagery is being used to describe the woman’s journey into the wilderness with the wings of a Great Eagle in Revelation 12:14. Through years of study, I understand that being under the protection of the wings of this Great Eagle, is Jesus, who led Israel out of Egypt by a cloud by day and fire by night. Now just before the Greatest Tribulation begins Jesus (Michael Daniel 12:1) is to protect his people. Jesus again will have the ability to lead out the women who is numbered at 144,000 into the wilderness. It is important to recognize this connection, as the Father wanted us to understand this event that is to yet come in the near future. John was instructed to record this history (Rev 12). The story of Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus also involved a journey into the wilderness to protect Jesus’ life from King Herod’s death decree. They, too, spent 1,260 days in the wilderness. This specific period is not mentioned in the Gospel account, but it provides us with knowledge about the years Jesus was in Egypt. Another essential detail is from Rev 12:1, which describes a woman with the moon under her feet and 12 stars over her head. This woman can be associated with the Constellation Virgo, which is linked to the month of Passover when Israel began their Exodus during the night of the 15th of the first month of spring. Similarly, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus also began their Exodus into the wilderness during this time. Through simple logic, it can be expected that the last Exodus into the wilderness aligns with the prophetic events given in Leviticus chapter 23.

Rev 12:14-17 is an important passage that mentions the protection of a specific woman (the Bride of 144,000) from the Dragon. According to the text, angels are assigned to protect, feed, and provide water for her. This protection is connected to the fulfillment of prophecies from Ezekiel chapter 9 and Revelation chapter 7 by the Sealing Angel. The woman has spiritual brothers and sisters worldwide who follow God’s commandments and the testimony of Jesus. They are referred to as “Virgins,” and their names are in the Lamb’s Book of Life. The close of the Gospel will end when the first 3.5 years of the seven-year period, and they are not covered by the Seven-Year Covenant of protection. They will face opposition from the Beast, which will wage war against them and God has left a promise to give to those who were in the Book of Life before the door was shut. Read Daniel chapter 11 and you will find that promise of a little help to stand with courage. Most not ready but thought they were when faced with dead and not in the Book of Life will not get Father’s help. The Mark of the Beast test that is coming upon all the World will show those who thought they were ready but lacked the Holy Spirit and relationship, how can the Father help them. They will fall and many will know that they are lost.

The woman in Revelation 14-17 is protected under the Covenant given by God to the 144,000, just as Noah and his family of eight were given a Covenant that promised protection during the destruction of the Earth. The woman’s spiritual brothers and sisters do not receive the Seal of God upon their foreheads, but they are in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and the Dragon will make war against them during the 2300 days. The last 1,260 days of those 2300 days will be the Great Tribulation, which begins when Jesus breaks the 1st Seal and the man of sin is revealed. Those who know who he is have been watching his work as he fulfills prophecy. The verse in Daniel 7:25 states that the Dragon will be allowed power over the Saints, and they will be turned over into the hands of men filled with the spirits of the Dragon.

The protected woman is the bride of the Bridegroom. He is going to protect this bride, who are numbered to be 144,000. Those who face the war brought by the dragon are given a wonderful promise. They will receive a little help to stand during this war. I recommend reading Daniel 11:31-35 for more details.

Dan 11:31  And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that makes desolate. 
Dan 11:32  And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flattering: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. 
Dan 11:33  And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. 
Dan 11:34  Now when they shall fall, they shall be helped with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flattering. 
Dan 11:35  And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed. 

Rev 13:5  And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.”

Evidence Supporting Seven Years of Tribulation

The Book of Daniel discusses the end times, or the time of the end. History confirms the existence of the Four Major Empires, supporting the accuracy of the evidence in prophecy. King Nebuchadnezzar’s first dream revealed these empires and brought us to the very end with the arrival of Jesus, who separates the goats from the sheep. Upon his arrival, the goats will be destroyed.

Daniel 2:28  But there is a God in heaven that reveals secrets, and makes known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these; 

Next is Daniel’s famous 2300 Day Prophecy

Daniel 8:9  And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land. 
Dan 8:10  And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them. 
Dan 8:11  Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down. 
Dan 8:12  And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practiced, and prospered. 
Dan 8:13  Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot? 
Dan 8:14  And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed. 

Gabriel Tells Daniel The 2300 Days Come At The End

Dan 8:17  So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. 

Dan 8:19  And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. 

Daniel’s 70 Week Prophecy

Angel Gabriel is sent back to Daniel to explain appointed times.

Daniel 9:24  Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
Dan 9:25  Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troubled times. 
Dan 9:26  And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. 
Dan 9:27  And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. 

Key Points Set the 70th Week at The Time of the End

1. The date and month is now known for the start and ending of the Seven Years of Tribulation

2. The date and month is known for the date and month the High Priest will “Anoint the Most Holy.”

3. The Father’s Covenant of protection is for his people, not for Israel to make a Covenant with their neighbor. Only the Father can make a Covenant, man is not allowed to make a Covenant with the wicked. Remember Noah and his family were given a Covenant of protection. In Genesis chapter 6..

4. Now we all know what comes after 69. The number 70 is correct. Now we must consider all the points given in this prophecy and make sure every prophetic event that must fit into the 70 weeks must be checked off. If there is only one event not fulfilled then we must look for a future fulfillment. This rule is understood by most experienced prophecy students. If we have every event fulfilled then we can be confident that we have the right idea. Below I will point out the events of this prophecy that are or are not fulfilled:f you understand 70 must follow 69 then the 70th week Prophecy and the cleansing of the heavenly Sanctuary had to be completed about 3.5 years after the Cross. The only events that were fulfilled in this Prophecy was when Jesus became Messiah and that he was cut of after the 69th week. Nothing else was fulfilled. I not meet anyone that believes in heaven there is an Annual Day of Atonement. Everyone I ask agree that this will be before Jesus returns.

Dan 9:24  Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. 

1. “to finish the transgression” = Not yet

2. “to make an end of sins” = Not yet

3. “make reconciliation for iniquity” = Fulfilled on the Cross

4. “to bring in everlasting righteousness” = Not yet here

5. “to seal up the vision and prophecy” = Fulfilled when it was written by Daniel things were not understood.

6. “to anoint the most Holy” = This must take place in the Temple’s Holy of Holies in Heaven = Not fulfilled yet

Most Bible students believe that Jesus is the High Priest and will perform a final Day of Atonement in the Temple’s Most Holy where Jesus is standing before the Father that is sitting on His Throne. Review Lev. chapter 16 for the events on Day of Atonement. In Revelation 20:1-3 we read that a powerful Angel has Satan under arrest and is taking him into the wilderness where he will be confined. In the Earthly Day of Atonement every year only the forgiven sins of all the Israelite people were removed out of the Most Holy and placed upon the head of a Scapegoat. Then a powerful young man lead this goat into the wilderness away from the Camp and all Israel’s livestock. So in heaven this prophet rehearsal the High Priest performed every year will have a final fulfillment when all the sins are place upon Satan’s head. Not how are these sins put on a goats head or Satan’s head. That is a lot of sin. It is symbolic that the Almighty Judge and Father has the authority to cast all our sins away to be forgotten as it they were put at the bottom of the sea. We are not told if Satan would be taken to heaen for this event or if Satan will receive those sins upon his head without making the trip. But the Earthly Temple service is a prophetic picture for Israel to understand how God looks at our sins. How many animals were killed during the Temple services on Earth? But Jesus is the final fulfillment of the Passover Lamb & and two lambs that were sacrificed twice every day except when the High Priest is standing in the Temple’s Most Holy. This final act can not be done until every case and every sin has been forgiven and every man that will go into the Book of Life has been entered. Then the Gospel closes, the door is shut, there will be many Virgins outside and not allowed to enter for they were not ready on time. No man will enter in unless he has the proper garment on. Be prepared most do not understand the offer for eternal life is soon to end.

Dan 9:25  Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. 

1. At this appointed time Jesus becomes the Messiah and begins his ministry which last for 3.5 years.

2. A week is 7 days; and a day is a year = 7 years. A score is 20 weeks X 3 = 60 weeks + 2 weeks = 62 weeks. Now add the first 7 weeks to the 62 weeks = 69 weeks total. 69 weeks X 7 years = 483 years that are counted when the command for the City of Jerusalem to be rebuilt.

3. If we knew the exact year Jesus was anointed and became the Messiah and counted backward 483 years we would know what year the King in Babylon allowed Israel to return to rebuild the City. Since we are working with Roman and biblical calendars and Roman history was set on the Roman calendar not the biblical one we will not address the year when the count started. For now we will use 27 AD when Jesus began his ministry. Experience has taught me there are issues with the changing of Father time keeping we were warned would happen in Daniel 7:25. We got bigger fish to catch!

Dan 9:26  And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

1. In Daniel 9:26 reading this text we don’t see 69 we see after 62 weeks Messiah will be killed on the Cross. For those who are new, please note that the book of Daniel’s Prophecies was written long before Jesus came to this Earth.

2. This next point is very important plese remember or write this down. “the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the City and the sanctuary;” So what is a prince? Answer: A person of authority that has a great amount of power and authority. The text does not say the “Prince” will come! The text literal words say that “the people of a prince shall come and destroy the City and the Sanctuary.” The people will destroy the City of Jerusalem and the Sanctuary. When?

3. It is a common belief that this prophecy points to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD to fulfill this prophecy. We must return to the first verse 24 and ask, if the 70th week of Daniel contains 70 AD then all the other Prophecies must fit and apply. I don’t see any possible way they could fit.

4. Millions of people believe that the 70th week of Daniel follows 69th week. This would put the Cross in the midst of Seven Years but we must also consider all the parts of this Prophecy. Then the 70 week would end 3.5 years after the Cross. Where does that leave 70 AD? Answer: Outside of the 70 week Prophecy limits or “Out of Bounds” for us sports fans.

5. Do you believe that the Father already knew that this was to be a problem? Answer: Yes! For sure! So what did God do to help us after Jesus returned back to Heaven? Answer: They sent John the Revelation that we needed to prevent what had happened at Jesus’ first Advent. The people only had the Torah and the Prophets read and understand.

6. “and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.” Today I only see these words applying to the time of the end the Great Tribulation which is the second half of Daniel’s 70th week of years.

My conclusion is that this 70th week of seven years does not fit when Jesus was on this Earth. It will not fit at the 70AD when Jerusalem was destroyed. Then I remembered the story about Israel coming to the Jordan River all ready to cross over into the Promise Land, and after all that they experienced they still didn’t truth God to protect them. So there was a long delay and those 20 and older died in the wilderness during a 40 year delay. Then their children got to cross over. There was a delay. The Gospel period has also been a delay for us who are still wanting to cross over. A closer review of the Torah Moses recorded, Daniel, Matthew 24 and Revelation it became clear that the final destruction of Jerusalem will take place just before Jesus’ return for his Bride. The next verse 27 is very powerful and pregnant with information.

 
Dan 9:27  And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

1. The green text is Daniel’s 70th week.

2. The purple text what will take place at the middle of the Seven Years;

3. The red texts is the Great Tribulation and the consummation is the Second Coming; and the Lion of Judah and Holy Angels will come to gather up the wicked to be slaughtered, and the earth will become desolate of all life, except for the the Elect that are still living and those who are raised at the Last Trump, will be gathered from this destroyed Earth and delivered to the Great White Cloudy Chariot in the sky.  

What is a Covenant? Who is allowed to issue a Covenant?

Gen 6:18  But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee. 

Far back in the Old Testament it was very clear when God told Israel they were not allowed to make a Covenant with any neighbor. Not allowed. Only God made a Covenant. So in modern days we hear so much about Israel making a Seven Year Covenant with their neighbor. It is not good to forget the Almighty’s instructions. But the Bible is full of stories how Israel failed over and over, thousands of years ago. It does cause me to pause an reflect on my own life…what am I doing and not doing that is not pleasing my Father in Heaven?

Mat 24:37  But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Mat 24:38  For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,

Luke 17:26  And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
Luke 17:27  They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

Gen 6:17  And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. 
Gen 6:18  But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee. 

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