I started writing about the book of Revelation in February 2022 but stopped after the first sentence, then woke up this morning thinking it’s time to complete this. If you found my podcast, on Spotify or Apple (episodes 201 – 215), you will know I just completed a chapter by chapter reading and discussion on the book of Revelation, so I won’t go chapter by chapter here. This will be a summarization of the events.
My interest in Bible Prophecy (eschatology) started in 2020 when we had that global “pandemic” event, I felt there was a greater signficance, maybe a wake up call, a warning perhaps, and I believe it was, three years later (2023) because of the continuation of global events such as lawlessness, floods, hail, earthquakes, fires, etc. While all these events have been present as long as we can remember, there has been an increase in the intensity of these events since I started paying attention to them, search for yourself. This thought aligns with “Climate Change” focus (which I believe as a focus distracts us from what this really is: a warning from God).
Why is God warning us? I believe He is warning all mankind: there is prophecy written about thousands of years ago which remains yet to be fulfilled, and I believe it’s coming sooner than most people think: the return of Jesus Christ, which will bring about judgement on mankind: believers and unbelievers. I noticed that God often repeats things 3 times, or multiple times, when He wants us to pay attention to something in scripture. I say “God” repeats because I believe that the spirit of God inspired the 40+ authors who wrote what we refer to as “the Bible” telling a consistent message over thousands of years through prophets (in dreams and visions) and through the symbolism of actual events in history giving us a preview of what is to come.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
Psalm 111:10
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
In 2020 when I started seeking to understand, it was so confusing, and I found so many opinions on the sequence, the timing of these events. While, I’m still not certain about the timing of events, I’ve prepared a “Timeline” based on what I found in scripture, but what I think is most important, is our preparation, becoming “Born Again,” (click this link to read more on what this means), I didn’t make a podcast of this post, but plan to soon. Jesus said:
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.
John 3:5
The “preparation” is the most important part and once we are prepared, “Born Again,” we will have no fear of the future events because we will have made an alliance, promise, commitment, covenant with God and He sees us as “His Children” whom He protects, shelters and works all things for the good of those who love Him and keep His commands.
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
Deuteronomy 7:9 (written by Moses)
Then I said: “LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments,
Nehemiah 1:5 (written by Nehemiah the prophet)
I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: “Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments,
Daniel 9:4 (written by Daniel the prophet)
And before anyone claims, the commandments no longer apply , that was the Old Testament, please remember these quotes from the New Testament:
“If you love me, keep my commands.
John 14:15 (the words of Jesus as documented by John)
Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.
John 14:23 (the words of Jesus as documented by John)
Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
John 14: 24 (the words of Jesus as documented by John)
He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Luke 11:28 (the words of Jesus as documented by Luke)
Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?
Romans 6:16 (Paul’s words: we are either obedient to evil spiritual forces or obedient to God)
For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
1 Peter 4:17 (Peter’s words)
So because of all this written above, especially for those who want to “wait until the last minute” to prepare- we may be “at the last minute”- seriously, take a look at what prophecy indicates, then compare this to world events. Knowing prophecy is for our benefit, it will happen, Jesus explains the sequence of events in the chapters of Matthew 24 (the signs) and Matthew 25 (preparation and judgement)
After studying the Book of Revelation, I put together this “End Time Timeline” dated 10/2023- no dates, just what I discovered while reading scripture and this is slightly different from what I’ve heard from other people, the events may not be in this order, but this is the best I could put together from my current understanding of scripture. (It will change, if scripture provides clear evidence that this order of events is not correct.) This is a timeline based on what I found in scripture only, not what others teach. I am seeking the truth, only found in scripture. When we have differing opinions, it’s because we are not fully understanding the word of God. So I welcome anyone who has scripture to support a variation of this timeline because I only want to know the truth, to understand. I’m providing a link to the PDF timeline document for you to reference, download, mark up as you read scripture. Please share any clarifications (with scripture references) that you find relative to the timeline after reviewing, if you find evidence for something different and I will update the document. Hopefully this document will be helpful in recognizing where we are today using this timeline as we watch and experience world events.
As I read the Bible, I found many references to “End Times” throughout scripture, and while many scholars often quote from various places in the Bible, I didn’t have a consolidated reference, so I’m going to do that for you: reference various parts of scripture that you will want to familiarize yourself with if you want more detail. Scripture interprets scripture, gives clarity, and provides detail. There is something that scholars also know: while some events occurred in the past, they were not a complete fulfillment of scripture, but they were a “preview” or a “foreshadowing” of future events, please keep this in mind and pray, asking God for wisdom, discernment and clarification if it is not clear and I believe He will give it to “His Children” who ask for this.
PLEASE SCROLL PAST THESE REFERENCE LINKS FOR AN IMPORTANT FINAL SUMMARY/ACTION PLAN
REFERENCES (with links for further reading):
- VISION OF GOD’S THRONE IN HEAVEN
- Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 1, Revelation 4
- SEALS BREAKING/SPIRITS
- Zechariah 6, Revelation 6
- JUDGEMENT COMING TO THE ENTIRE WORLD
- Isaiah 1, Isaiah 14, Isaiah 24, Jeremiah 9, Jeremiah 25, Obadiah , Zephaniah 1,
- MESSAGE TO THOSE WHO ARE DISTANT FROM GOD
- Isaiah 30
- WARNINGS OF WAR
- Isaiah 8:16, Ezekiel 5, Ezekiel 6, Ezekiel 7, Ezekiel 21, Ezekiel 38, Ezekiel 39, Daniel 8, Daniel 10, Joel 1, Joel 2
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES TO ISRAEL
- Isaiah 3, Isaiah 5, Isaiah 9, Isaiah 22, Isaiah 29, Isaiah 48, Isaiah 50, Jeremiah 30, Ezekiel 2, Ezekiel 3, Ezekiel 5 , Ezekiel 6, Ezekiel 7, Ezekiel 16, Ezekiel 21, Hosea 5, Amos 9, Zephaniah 3, Zechariah 10, Zechariah 14,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES TO WEST BANK (SAMARIA)
- Jeremiah 23:13, Micah 1,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: JORDAN LAND (EDOM, MOAB, AMMON)
- Isaiah 15, Isaiah 16, Isaiah 21, Isaiah 34, Isaiah 63, Jeremiah 25, Jeremiah 48, Jeremiah 49, Ezekiel 25, Ezekiel 32, Ezekiel 35, Obadiah , Zephaniah 2,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: SAUDIA ARABIA, KUWAIT, OMAN, QATAR, UAE, YEMEN, BARAIN PENINSULA (ARABIA)
- Isaiah 21, Jeremiah 25, Ezekiel 30,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: ISLANDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
- Isaiah 11:11,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: SOUTH SUDAN (CUSH)
- Isaiah 11:11, Isaiah 18, Ezekiel 30,Ezekiel 38,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: SYRIA (Hamath)
- Isaiah 11:11, (Damascus) Isaiah 17, Jeremiah 49, Zechariah 9
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: EGYPT
- Isaiah 11:11, Isaiah 19, Jeremiah 25, Ezekiel 29, Ezekiel 30, Ezekiel 32, Zephaniah 2,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: SOUTHERN IRAN/IRAQ (ELAM)
- Isaiah 11:11, Isaiah 21, Jeremiah 25, Jeremiah 49, Jeremiah 51, Ezekiel 32, Ezekiel 38, Daniel 8
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: IRAQ (BABYLON, ASSYRIA)
- Isaiah 11:11, Isaiah 13, Isaiah 21, Isaiah 46, Isaiah 47, Jeremiah 50, Jeremiah 51, Ezekiel 38, Daniel 8, Nahum 1, Nahum 2, Nahum 3, Zephaniah 2,
- SPECIFIC MESSAGES RE: GAZA STRIP LAND (PHILISTINES LAND):
- Isaiah 9:12, Isaiah 14, Jeremiah 25, Ezekiel 25,Obadiah , Zephaniah 2, Zechariah 9
- SPECIFIC MESSAGE RE: LEBANON LAND
- Isaiah 10:34, Isaiah 23, Jeremiah 25, Ezekiel 26, Ezekiel 27, Ezekiel 28, Ezekiel 31, Ezekiel 32, Zechariah 9
- SPECIFIC MESSAGE RE: NORTHERN IRAQ/SOUTHEASTERN TURKEY LAND (ASSYRIA)
- Isaiah 10, Isaiah 11:11, Ezekiel 32,
- PROPHECY/SIGNS THAT JESUS IS THE MESSIAH
- Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 8:14, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 11, Isaiah 22:21-25, Isaiah 28:5-6, Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 43:3, Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 43:11 Isaiah 43: 14-15, Isaiah 49, Isaiah 51, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 59:20, Isaiah 66:7, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Jeremiah 33:15-16, Ezekiel 17:22-24, Ezekiel 32:7, Ezekiel 34, Micah 5, Habakkuk 3, Zechariah 9, Zechariah 10, Zechariah 12, Zechariah 13 , Thessalonians 2:8
- FALSE “PEACE and SECURITY”
- Ezekiel 13, Jeremiah 6, Jeremiah 8, Micah 3,
- THE ASSYRIAN (from the land of Northern Iraq/Southeastern Turkey), ANTICHRIST
- Isaiah 7:17, Isaiah 14, Isaiah 30:31, Isaiah 31:8, Daniel 8, Daniel 9, Daniel 11, Daniel 12, Zechariah 11, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Peter 3:17
- THE BEAST
- Daniel 7, Revelation 12, Revelation 13, Revelation 17
- 3 1/2 YEARS
- Revelation 11, Revelation 12, Daniel 12
- SIGNS AND THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST/YESHUA MASHIACH
- Isaiah 2, Isaiah 13:10, Isaiah 14:9, Isaiah 24:23, Isaiah 26:21, Isaiah 27:12-13, Isaiah 27, Isaiah 29:6, Isaiah 30:30, Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 31:4, Isaiah 32, Isaiah 33, Isaiah 34:4, Isaiah 40:10, Isaiah 52, Isaiah 60:2, Jeremiah 25, Jeremiah 27:22, Jeremiah 33:15-16, Jeremiah 50:34, Ezekiel 38, Ezekiel 39, Hosea 2, Hosea 6, Joel 2, Joel 3, Amos 5, Micah 1, Micah2, Micah 7, Habakkuk 3, Zephaniah 3, Zechariah 2 , Zechariah 9, Zechariah 12, Zechariah 13 , Zechariah 14, Thessalonians 2:8
- PROTECTION and PROVISION FOR GOD’S CHILDREN DURING THE WRATH OF GOD
- Isaiah 26:20, Isaiah 65, 2 Peter 2:7-9, 2 Peter 3:17, God is our Refuge
- THE GATHERING OF PEOPLE BY GOD PERSONALLY
- Ezekiel 37, Daniel 12, Obadiah , Zephaniah 3, Zechariah 9, Zechariah 10, Malachi 3:17, Revelation 7
- Matthew 24:29-31, Luke 21:25-28, 1 Corinthians 15:50-54, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
- 144,000 (the REMNANT OF ISRAEL) POSSIBLE REFERENCES-PEOPLE SEALED BY ANGELS
- Isaiah 10:21-22, Isaiah 27, Ezekiel 9, Micah 7, Zechariah 13, Zechariah 14, Malachi 3:17 , Revelation 7, Revelation 14,
- GOD’S WRATH
- Isaiah 28, Isaiah 63, Isaiah 65:13-14, Jeremiah 30, Ezekiel 7, Ezekiel 14, Ezekiel 20:33-38, Ezekiel 21, Ezekiel 36, Hosea 5, Joel 3, Amos 9, Micah 5, Micah 7, Nahum 1, Nahum 2, Nahum 3, Zephaniah 1, Zechariah 5, Zechariah 9, Zechariah 12, Zechariah 13 , Revelation 8, Revelation 9, Revelation 11, Revelation 15, Revelation 16, Revelation 17, Revelation 18,
- 1000 YEAR (MILLENIUM) REIGN OF JESUS CHRIST/YESHUA MASHIACH
- Isaiah 2, Isaiah 4, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 11, Isaiah 12, Isaiah 14, Isaiah 25, Isaiah 26, Isaiah 27, Isaiah 35,Isaiah 54 , Isaiah 60, Isaiah 61, Isaiah 62, Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 66, Jeremiah 23:6, Jeremiah 31, Jeremiah 33, Ezekiel 20:40-44, Ezekiel 34, Ezekiel 36, Ezekiel 37, Ezekiel 39, Ezekiel 40, Ezekiel 41, Ezekiel 42, Ezekiel 43, Ezekiel 44, Ezekiel 45, Ezekiel 46, Ezekiel 47, Ezekiel 48, Hosea 2, Hosea 6, Joel 3, Amos 9, Obadiah , Micah 4, Micah 5, Zechariah 2, Zechariah 9, Zechariah 14, Revelation 19, Revelation 20, Revelation 21, Revelation 22
ACTION PLAN
The only preparation we need is to be “born again” as Jesus said in John Chapter 3. The normal reaction after hearing of the events described in the Book of Revelation is fear, but the spirit of fear this isn’t the spirit God wants us to keep, this is what we have when we DON’T have God’s spirit. If we have the Holy Spirit (we are born again, born of the spirit, a new creation), then we have nothing to fear because God provides EVERYTHING we will need- have faith and trust in Him. Faith comes from reading scripture (the Bible) seeing the repeated history of God’s character, His personality, who He is. Then when we KNOW God personally, from what is written in the bible and from our communication with Him, talking to Him through our prayers. Receiving the Holy Spirit isn’t some long drawn out process, the moment we are sincere in belief, wanting to change our ungodly ways, asking God for forgiveness, with a sincere “surrender” of my will to God’s will (obedience to God), asking Jesus for the Holy Spirit, we will receive the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit will begin to work in our life, we will begin to change (this part is a slower, more gradual process) but when we are sincere and our “hearts turn towards God”- God is merciful, loving, forgiving and restores us.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
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