The time given for mankind to rule on Earth is 6,000 years and then a 1,ooo year “Jubilee” age in which Jesus Christ will return to Earth for the 2nd time, defeat his enemies and rule the entire world with an iron rod of righteousness. This pattern of Time follows that of the seven days of creation; he created all things in 6 days and on the seventh day he rested.
At the time of his return he will incarcerate the fallen angels and demons that have done Satan’s bidding since their collective rebellion before Adam and Eve were created. Satan himself will be incarcerated in the bottomless pit for this 1,000 year period, let loose for a short while to gather those who still reject Christ, and then will be permanently confined to the Lake of Fire for eternity. –Revelation 20:1-3; 21:10
Written between 742b.c. and 687b.c., Micah prophesied Israel’s return to their land and it began in 1881 and became known as the first Aliyah. The re-established nation of Israel was recognized on May 14, 1948, by President Truman of the United States and then by the United Nations on May 17, 1949. This event, the return of the Jewish people to their ancient ancestral homeland, was the predominant sign signaling that humanity was living in the “last days”. The prophet Micah had predicted this over 2,700 years earlier.
1. Israel’s Return to the Land (End‑Times Trigger)
The Old Testament repeatedly ties the “last days” to Israel being regathered after a long dispersion.
Key passages
- Ezekiel 36–37 — Israel restored physically (land) and spiritually (new heart, new spirit).
- Isaiah 11:11–12 — God gathers His people [Israel] “a second time” from the nations.
- Jeremiah 30–31 — Jacob’s trouble, followed by national restoration.
Significance
The prophets treat Israel’s return as the stage-setting event for the final sequence of history.
2. The Rise of a Northern Coalition Against Israel
Often called the Gog–Magog prophecy.
Key passage
- Ezekiel 38–39 — A confederation led from “the far north” invades a restored, peaceful Israel.
Themes
- God Himself draws the invaders for judgment.
- The world witnesses God’s intervention.
- Israel recognizes the Lord as holy.
End‑times connection
Ezekiel places this invasion after Israel’s regathering but before the Messianic kingdom.
3. Global Upheaval and Divine Shaking
The prophets describe cosmic and geopolitical disturbances preceding the Day of the Lord.
Key passages
- Joel 2–3 — Signs in the heavens, nations gathered for judgment, Spirit poured out.
- Isaiah 24 — The earth “totters like a hut,” global judgment, few survivors.
- Haggai 2:6–7 — God shakes heaven and earth before the glory of the future temple.
Themes
- Political instability
- Natural upheaval
- Spiritual awakening and deception
- The nations in turmoil
4. Moral Collapse and Spiritual Rebellion
The Old Testament describes the last days as a time of widespread corruption.
Key passages
- Isaiah 5:20 — Good called evil, evil called good.
- Daniel 8:23 — In the latter time, “transgressors have reached their fullness.”
- Micah 7:2–6 — Breakdown of trust, families divided, truth despised.
Themes
- Reversal of moral order
- Corruption in leadership
- Violence and injustice
- Social fragmentation
5. The Rise of a Final World Ruler
Daniel gives the clearest Old Testament picture of the Antichrist.
Key passages
- Daniel 7 — A final blasphemous ruler who persecutes the saints.
- Daniel 8 — A fierce king with supernatural power.
- Daniel 9:26–27 — A coming prince who makes and breaks a covenant.
- Daniel 11:36–45 — Exalts himself above every god.
Themes
- Global influence
- Deception
- War against God’s people [Israel and Tribulation saints]
- Final destruction by the Messiah [Battle of Armageddon-Rev.16:16] ]
6. The Day of the Lord
A central Old Testament theme describing God’s climactic intervention in history.
Key passages
- Zephaniah 1 — A day of wrath, distress, and darkness.
- Joel 2 — A day “great and very terrible.”
- Isaiah 13 — Cosmic signs, judgment on the nations.
Themes
- Judgment on wickedness
- Deliverance for the faithful remnant
- Transition into the Messianic kingdom
7. Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Before the Messiah’s return, God pours out His Spirit globally.
Key passage
- Joel 2:28–29 — Sons and daughters prophesy, dreams and visions increase.
Significance
Peter quotes this in Acts 2, but the full fulfillment is tied to the end of the age.
8. The Messiah Appears in Glory to Reign
The Old Testament consistently ends the prophetic sequence with the Messiah’s victorious arrival.
Key passages
- Zechariah 12–14 — Israel looks upon “the one they pierced”; the Lord stands on the Mount of Olives.
- Isaiah 9:6–7 — The government rests on His shoulders forever.
- Daniel 7:13–14 — The Son of Man receives an everlasting kingdom.
Themes
- Deliverance of Israel
- Judgment of the nations
- Establishment of the Messianic kingdom
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Universal peace under the reign of the Messiah
The Original Calendar from God
All of the prophecies recorded in the Bible up to now have been fulfilled with 100% accuracy. Prophecy is given to us so that we can trust in God’s word, i.e. Bible Prophecy validates Holy Scripture.
We also have the Dead Sea Scrolls that were discovered just seven years after Israel re-claimed their ancient homeland. Among these scrolls written, preserved, and hidden around two hundred years before Christ, were copies of the all the Old Testament books that perfectly align with our modern day Bibles.
Also found in one of those caves was a calendar believed to be based on the original calendar God gave to our ancient ancestors, Enoch.
Today
The Gog-Magog War (Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39) depicts an invasion into Israel via the Golan Heights. A horde consisting of Russia, Turkey, Iran and a few smaller Muslim nations will form a military alliance with the Muslims intending to destroy Israel and wipe it off the map; Russia will be leveraging the hatred that the Muslims have for Israel to assist the Russians in their plan to seize Israel’s natural resources of gas, oil, and whatever else they can get their hands on.
In fact, God will orchestrate this invasion to reveal himself to the world by defeating this wicked coalition as the whole planet watches. Israel will not be able to defend itself. God takes an impossible situation for the Israelites and transforms a sure-fire disaster for them into a victory that can only be accredited to Himself.
This event, according to Bible Prophecy scholars, will take place either just before or shortly after the “Rapture” of the Born Again believers in Jesus Christ (ie. The Church).
Conclusion
For the true follower of Jesus Christ, this is the most exciting and privileged time to be alive. We are virtually seeing with our own eyes the things believers throughout history have been waiting to see. No, we are not excited to know of the suffering and losses we know lie just ahead for all of those who have rejected God’s free gift of eternal life for those who repent of their sins and put their faith in Jesus’ work on the cross. I, personally, would not wish that which is coming on my worst enemy. The ‘Wrath of Lamb’ will be the deadliest and most horrific years in the history of the world. The Bible says that the human race would become extinct if God did not shorten the time of his wrath to only 7 years.
Satan has “hood-winked” humanity into believing that he doesn’t exist, that Heaven and Hell are not real eternal destinations without parole, and that people simply cease to exist after death. The truth is that everyone has until they draw their last breath to make a free choice of their eternal destination. The default is hell because:
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God –Romans 3:23
and
There is none righteous, no not one! –Romans 3:10
Casual or Cultural Christians (Christians who give mental consent to Jesus but refuse to believe in him completely-to the point of turning away from their previous sinful life) will not go to Heaven (per Jesus):
John 3:3 Jesus answered him (Nicodemus), “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
John 3:7 “Don’t be surprised when I say that you must be born again.”
1Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1Peter 1:23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;
Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
“We must not delude ourselves into thinking that just because we believe intellectually that Jesus is the Messiah who died for our sins that we will go to Heaven. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder.” –James 2:19
Please consider all of this truth before it is too late. There are no do-overs once your body dies!
2Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
