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 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
