A HEAVENLY LOVE STORY

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“For this is what the Lord has commanded us the twelve tribes of Israel: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the Earth’.” Acts 13:47

A priest is someone God has appointed to stand between God and man. Israel was to be a kingdom of priests showing fallen man the love and ways of God. This was God’s plan for Israel, but His plan never got off the ground. We know from Revelation 7 that 12,000 from each of the twelve tribes will yet accomplish God’s purpose and mission.

The first vision in Revelation 7 includes angels being commanded to hold back the winds at every point on earth. Symbolically, this refers to God suspending His judgment on the earth. Scriptures such as Jeremiah 49:36 describe the judgment of God by referring to wind. The purpose of this delay, it seems, is to allow for a "sealing" of 144,000 servants of God.

“And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the CHILDREN OF ISRAEL.” Revelation 7:1-4 

The Children of Israel (Hebrew: B'nei Yisrael) are the descendants of the biblical patriarch Jacob, who was renamed Israel. They constitute the twelve tribes that formed the ancient Hebrew people, originating from Jacob's twelve sons. The term represents the collective lineage of Israel, the foundational people of Judaism, and the covenantal community mentioned in both the Bible and Quran. They are descendants of Abraham, through his son Isaac, and his grandson Jacob.

"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are ALL one in Christ Jesus. If you BELONG to CHRIST, then you are ABRAHAM'S SEED, and HEIRS according to the promise". Galatians 3:28-29

Believers in Jesus are also Abraham's offspring and heirs of the promises given to him by God. More specifically, Christ is the ultimate offspring of Abraham. All the promises of God made to Abraham and his offspring flow to Christ. That's why, by being in Christ, covered by Him, identified with Him, we also become Abraham's children and heirs.

The New Testament teaches that God redefined Israel at the end of the seventieth week when it became evident that Israel would not accept His Son and fulfill their calling as a holy nation of priests. When the seventy-weeks expired, the apostle Paul was converted. Therefore, everyone who puts faith in Jesus is declared Abraham’s seed, and as such, we become heirs to the promise.

On the surface, it still might be easy enough for one to believe that the 144,000 are from the 12 tribes listed in Revelation 7. But a closer reading quickly reveals that from the time of Jesus, most of the prophecies speaking of Israel are focused on the children of faith—or spiritual Israel regardless of whether they were Jew or Gentile by blood. 

“For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he IS a Jew, which is one INWARDLY; and circumcision is that of the HEART, in the SPIRIT, and not in the letter; whose PRAISE is not of men, but OF GOD.” Romans 2:28-29

The symbolic 144,000 in the last days will be spiritual Jews—scattered across the circle of the earth leading in a magnificent revival. The secret key to unlocking the mystery behind the 144,000 sealed servants might be in the number itself.

The number 12 represents divine authority, completion, and governmental perfection, acting as a foundation for spiritual order. Twelve is a perfect number for building, because it is one of the most versatile numbers. It can be evenly divided into 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and of course 12. 

The number 12 in the Bible almost always represents leadership of the church. There were 12 patriarchs from Shem to Jacob. In addition, 12 spies led the way to the Promised Land, and there were 12 judges from Joshua to Samuel. In Scripture, the number 12 is also often associated with God’s church, which is typically symbolized by a woman. You also have two times 12, or 24 elders on thrones around the throne of God in Revelation 4:4. This represents the 12 patriarchs in the Old Testament and 12 apostles in the New Testament.

In Matthew 19:28, Jesus says to the Apostles, “You who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” He then makes a promise to those who will come out of the last age of the church known as Laodicea, which means judging the people. “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne” (Revelation 3:21). 

In heaven, it seems that at times there will be an expanding square formation around God’s throne. First, the Lord Himself sits on His throne. Outside His throne sits the four creatures, then the 24 elders in a square around them (six to each side), and then finally the 144,000 in a perfect square (36,000 to each side). 

In addition to the 144,000 being calculated as 12 times 12,000, it can also be achieved this way: 12 x 12 x 103 (or 10 cubed). In this way, you have God’s kingdom number (12), God’s number of completeness or wholeness (10, as in commandments), and God’s number (3 as in Godhead). I think this might be another fascinating example of God’s perfect design. Just as there were 12 literal tribes in the Old Testament and exactly 12 apostles in the New Testament, there will be 12 times 12,000 apostles in the end days.

“And the LORD said unto him, ’Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a MARK upon the FOREHEADS of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof’.” Ezekiel 9:4

In Ezekiel 9, a man in linen—often interpreted as the pre-incarnate Christ—is told to mark the foreheads of those who "sigh and cry" over the city’s abominations and injustice. This mark separates them from judgment, emphasizing God’s detestation of idolatry and ensuring the righteous are distinguished from the wicked. The destruction begins at the sanctuary, highlighting that spiritual leaders and believers are held to a higher standard of accountability.

Coincidentally, in the same chapter and verse of Revelation, we see a parallel: “And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth... but only those men which have NOT the seal of God in their foreheads.” Revelation 9:4 During the fifth trumpet, a group is again set apart for protection. While some interpret the destructive locusts as representing those who claim Christianity but lack the Holy Spirit, the faithful will recognize and detest this final “abomination.”

Both passages use the forehead to symbolize that these individuals are marked by God’s ownership and protected from divine wrath. In Revelation, both the saved and the lost, bear a mark or seal on their foreheads or hands. For the 144,000, this seal represents the Holy Spirit dwelling in the minds of believers, though there remains something even more distinctive about this unique seal.

We also see that the seal of God involves the law of God.

“Bind up the testimony, SEAL the LAW among my disciples.” Isaiah 8:16

That’s why Moses urged God’s people to have God’s law in their hands and their foreheads three different times. “And it shall be for a SIGN unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes (forehead), that the Lord’s LAW may be in thy mouth” (Exodus 13:9; Deuteronomy 6:8; 11:18). Also, three times in Revelation, the saved are identified as a people who keep the commandments of God (Revelation 12:17; 14:12; 22:14). 

“And HALLOW my SABBATHS; and they shall be a SIGN between me and you, that ye may know that I am the LORD your God” Ezekiel 20:20

Within the Ten Commandments, only one has all the characteristics of a seal—the fourth. The Sabbath Commandment is the only one that is repeatedly referred to as a seal or sign of God’s creative, redeeming power. Throughout history, the devil has tried to erode the relationship of God’s people with their Creator by leading them to neglect or ignore His holy Sabbath. Every Sabbath, the 144,000 will demonstrate that God has His seal and name in their minds, because they recognize all their time belongs to God. (for more info refer back to previous post on the final abomination – the universal Sunday law)

So why did God go to the trouble of specifically naming the 12 tribes when listing the 144,000? The order by birth is Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph (divided into Ephraim and Manasseh), and Benjamin. 

This is one of the first and most compelling clues that there must be some hidden spiritual meaning to the tribes listed in Revelation 7. Remember, this is the only time the sons of Jacob are arranged in this order—and even more specifically, the way in which they are ordered says something too.

“Of the tribe of JUDA were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of REUBEN were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of GAD were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of ASER were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of NEPTHALIM were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of MANESSES were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of SIMEON were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of LEVI were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of ISSACHER were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of ZABULON were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of JOSEPH were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of BENJAMIN were sealed twelve thousand.” Revelation 7:5-8

First, Joseph and Levi are included, while Ephraim and Dan are left out. Why? Well perhaps it is because the names are symbolic in meaning. The order of these names makes no sense unless we allow the names to speak for themselves; then, perhaps, we will see God is trying to communicate a special message to us through these names. 

When Jews named their babies, the names nearly always had some definite meaning that depicted some characteristic of the child or event connected with their birth. Here are the names of the tribes listed for the 144,000, in the order in which Revelation 7 lists them, and their corresponding Hebrew meanings as found in Scripture:

1. Judah means “I will praise the Lord”

2. Ruben means “He has looked on me”

3. Gad means “Given good fortune”

4. Asher means “Happy am I”

5. Naphtali means “My wrestling”

6. Manasseh means “Making me to forget”

7. Simeon means “God hears me”

8. Levi means “Joined to me”

9. Issachar means “Purchased Me”

10. Zebulun means “Dwelling”

11. Joseph means         “Will add to me”

12. Benjamin means “Son of His right hand”

Now here is the amazing part. Notice what happens when you line up these meanings of the names according to the way they appear as listed in Revelation. It forms a very remarkable statement declaring how God saves the church as His bride! 

“I will praise the Lord for he has looked on me and granted good fortune. I am happy because my wrestling, God is making me to forget. God hears me and is joined to me. He has purchased me a dwelling and will add to me, the Son of His right hand.” (As in Scripture, the words in italics are supplied for flow of thought.)

“And I heard a voice from heaven, as the VOICE of MANY WATERS, and as the VOICE of a GREAT THUNDER: and I heard the VOICE of HARPERS harping with their harps: And they sung as it were a NEW SONG before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and NO MAN could LEARN that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” Revelation 14:2-3

These names presented in this order describe a brief story summarizing the church’s struggle, redemption, victory, and ultimate marriage to the Lamb. It seems evident that this is a special message of encouragement for those who are in the Church, believers in Christ, and not necessarily just Jews. This will be the new song that only His bride will learn. 

“…These are they which FOLLOW the LAMB whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the FIRSTFRUITS unto God and to the Lamb.” Revelation 14:4

The 144,000 are called “firstfruits” in the Bible because they are the initial group of believers who are offered to God and the Lamb during the tribulation period, indicating their unique status and role in the divine plan. The term “firstfruits” also symbolizes the beginning of the harvest, representing the initial yield.

Daniel 12 informs us that the groom’s choice is specific to those whose name is written in the book of life “at the time” of the rapture, when the war in heaven ends.

“But AT THAT TIME your people—EVERYONE whose NAME is found WRITTEN in the BOOK—will be delivered” Daniel 12:1

With all of this in mind, and knowing that the “sealing” of His bride occurs prior to the start of the final tribulation, what is required to be among the chosen firstfruits written in the Book of Life?

“Thus, saith the Lord, KEEP ye JUDGMENT, and do JUSTICE: for my SALVATION is NEAR to come, and my RIGHTEOUSNESS to be REVEALED (book of life). BLESSED is the MAN that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that KEEPETH the SABBATH from POLUTING it, and KEEPETH his HAND from doing ANY EVIL.” Isaiah 56:1-2

According to the Bible, being written in the Book of Life is fundamentally a result of God’s sovereignty (chosen before the foundation of the world, Revelation 13:8), yet it is associated with accepting Christ (salvation), walking in holiness (obedience of laws), and having one's name kept in the book by faithful devotion (keeping the sabbath holy). 

“These are they which were NOT defiled with women; for they are virgins…” Revelation 14:4

The phrase "not defiled with women" is largely viewed as a metaphor for purity from spiritual adultery or idolatry (e.g., following the "whore of Babylon," or false religious systems), rather than a condemnation of marriage.

“And in their mouth was found NO guile: for they are WITHOUT fault before the throne of God.” Revelation 14:5

This term implies being without blemish or fault, similar to a sacrificial lamb (like Christ), signifying they are holy and set apart, not merely sinless, but justified through Christ.

Revelation 21:27 states that "NOTHING evil will be allowed to enter," highlighting that those in the book do not persist in practicing idolatry or disobedience.

While preparing this article, I delved deeper into ancient Galilean marriage rituals and noticed a multitude of verses in Revelation that fit the description. First, I want to remind you that the majority of believers hold to a pre-tribulation rapture because they think that the church is no longer mentioned after the fourth chapter. Driven by curiosity, I decided to see what all-knowing AI could offer pertaining to the wedding in Revelation. It is important to remind you that despite two years of intensive study, the insights I am about to present along with the ones already presented, did not originate from my own intellect or an AI; rather, full credit belongs to the Holy Spirit, who guided me. There is no greater intelligence!

Here is what AI knows:

“The primary chapters in Revelation describing the marriage of the Lamb are Revelation 19:6–9, which announce the marriage and the preparation of the bride. Additional context regarding the bride (the New Jerusalem) is provided in Revelation 21:2, 9-11. 

Key Aspects of the Marriage in Revelation:

The Announcement (19:6-7): A great multitude in heaven rejoices that the "marriage of the Lamb has come" and His wife (the Church/saints) has made herself ready.

The Bride's Attire (19:8): The bride is clothed in fine linen, clean and bright, representing the "righteous acts of the saints".

The Marriage Supper (19:9): A blessing is pronounced on those invited to the "marriage supper of the Lamb".

The New Jerusalem (21:2, 9): The bride is shown as the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 

The marriage represents the final union between Christ (the Lamb) and his church, occurring before his millennial reign.” (end quote)

If you were blown away by the hidden song in Revelation 7, then what I am about to share is even more astounding. Just when I thought He had shared everything about the end times, God continues to reveal the amazing beauty of the final book, the Revelation of Jesus Christ. I can truly confirm with confidence that the person who reads it shall be blessed!

The following text outlines the complete Jewish marriage ritual as found in Revelation, demonstrating that the two stages from the timeline in Daniel 12 occur on the Feast of Trumpets, exactly one year apart.

KIDDUSHIN (FORMAL BETROTHAL/SANCTIFICATION): FIRST STAGE OF MARRIAGE

In ancient Galilean weddings, the formal sanctification (or formal betrothal) is known as the Kiddushin (sanctification) or Eyrusin (betrothal). This process acts as a legally binding covenant that transforms the couple into husband and wife, though they do not yet live together or consummate the marriage. 

Before the betrothal ceremony the groom and the bride’s father would negotiate a bride price (dowry) to seal the covenant, which was finalized by sharing a cup of wine. This ensured the bride would be taken care of. This “gift” often became the bride's personal property.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have EVERLASTING LIFE (bride’s gift).” John 3:16

“For ye are BOUGHT WITH A PRICE: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.” 1 Corinthians 6:20

A chuppah is a wedding canopy supported by four poles under which a Jewish couple stands during their wedding ceremony, symbolizing the new home they will build together.  

“After this I beheld, and, lo, a GREAT MULTITUDE (bride), which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the THRONE (chuppah), and before the LAMB (groom), clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. Revelation 7:9-10

Key Elements of Galilean Sanctification:

The sanctification process in Galilee was unique because it provided the bride with the absolute right to accept or reject the proposal. The groom would present a cup of wine to the bride, offering a covenant of marriage. Upon her acceptance, the groom would drink from the same cup.

“He that eateth my flesh, and DRINKETH my BLOOD (cup of wine), DWELLETH in me, and I in him (covenant of marriage).” John 6:56

If the bride accepted and drank from the cup, the betrothal was finalized. If she declined, the wedding did not proceed.

“He that BELIEVETH (accepts) and is baptized shall be SAVED (married); but he that BELIEVETH NOT (rejects) shall be DAMNED (not married).” Mark 16:16

In ancient Galilean wedding traditions, the ring acted as a legally binding, high-value token (shaveh kessef) presented by the groom to the bride during the betrothal (erusin) to “seal” the covenant agreement. 

“And I heard the number of them which were SEALED (ring): and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel” Revelation 7:4

The acceptance of the ring (or a similarly valued object) along with a cup of wine sealed the contract. After placing the ring on her right finger, the groom would make a statement, often saying: "You are NOW CONSECRATED to ME by the laws of Moses and I will not drink of the cup again until I drink it anew with you in my father's house". This led to the bridegroom departing to prepare their home.

“But I say unto you, ‘I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom’.” Matthew 26:29

The first part of a traditional Jewish wedding under the chuppah, officially ends with the reading of the ketubah (marriage contract). It signified a legally recognized transfer of intent, confirming the bride’s “separation” for the groom and initiating a binding, yet initially unconsummated, contract.

“And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and MEASURE (separate) the TEMPLE OF GOD, and the altar, and them that worship therein. 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.” Revelation 11:1-2

An ancient Galilean marriage contract—or ketubah—was a legally binding document created during betrothal, outlining the” bridegroom’s obligations”, the “bride’s protection”, and “bride price” details. It was a formal covenant ensuring the bride’s safety and financial security in case of divorce or the husband's death.

“And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but ONLY those MEN which have NOT the SEAL of GOD in their foreheads (groom's protection). And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months.” Revelation 9:4-5

Given that the ‘abomination’ of the fifth trumpet includes many ecumenical Christians—and since we have confirmed the requirements for being chosen—could God be timing the sealing of His Son’s bride specifically to exclude this false religious movement? 

If so, this would mean that only the bride will be protected from torment as part of the marriage contract. This also confirms that the bride is still on earth.

Two kosher witnesses, standing under the chuppah, witness the giving of the ring and the declaration.

“And I will give POWER unto my TWO WITNESSES…” Revelation 11:3

The contract is now in place, and the focus shifts to the Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) under the chuppah. The 7 Blessings at a Jewish wedding are typically recited by the rabbi, cantor, or honored friends and family members chosen by the couple.

“And ALL THE ANGELS (wedding party) stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, ‘Amen: Blessing (1), and glory (2), and wisdom (3), and thanksgiving (4), and honour (5), and power (6), and might (7), be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen’.” Revelation 7:11-12

After betrothal the couple did not see each other for about a year. The groom built a new dwelling (bridal chamber) for the couple, often an addition to his father's house, while the bride prepared herself.

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my FATHER'S HOUSE are MANY MANSIONS (bridal chambers): if it were not so, I would have told you. I GO to PREPARE a PLACE for YOU. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will COME AGAIN and RECEIVE you unto MYSELF; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:1-3

An ancient Galilean bride prepared for her nuptials during a year-long separation following the betrothal (kiddushin) by purifying herself. She focused on ritual purity, often using a mikvah (ritual bath), and prepared to leave her home for a new life. 

“These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have WASHED their ROBES (ritual bath), and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” Revelation 7:14

Because the groom returned to his father’s house to prepare a dwelling place—making the time of return unknown—the bride had to always be ready.

“But of that DAY and HOUR knoweth NO man, no, NOT the ANGELS of heaven, but MY FATHER ONLY” Matthew 24:36

“Therefore be ye also READY: for in such an HOUR as ye think NOT the SON OF MAN (groom) cometh.” Matthew 24:44

After the groom finishes preparing a place for the bride in his father's house, and his father approves of it, he returns unexpectedly to pick her up. The groom, often at night, would come to claim his bride, preceded by the blowing of a shofar.

“And I saw another MIGHTY ANGEL (groom) come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: And he had in his hand a LITTLE BOOK (marriage contract) open : and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, And CRIED with a LOUD voice, as when a lion roareth (shofar): and when HE (groom "rabbi") had cried, SEVEN THUNDERS (seven blessings) uttered their voices .” Revelation 10:1-3

Bride’s seal in the forehead has now been replaced with her Father’s name, showing that the first stage consecration is finalized and she is now His wife.

“And I looked, and, lo, a LAMB (husband) stood on the mount Sion, and with him an HUNDRED FORTY and FOUR THOUSAND (wife), having his Father's NAME written in their foreheads.” Revelation 14:1

NISSUIN (FORMAL NUPTIALS): SECOND STAGE OF MARRIAGE 

The Nissuin was the final ceremony, where the bride was brought to the groom's home (often in a procession) and the marriage was consummated. 

“And a voice came out of the throne, saying, ‘Praise our God, ALL ye his SERVANTS, and ye that fear him, both small and great’. And I heard as it were the voice of a GREAT MULTITUDE (wife), and as the voice of MANY WATERS, and as the voice of MIGHTY THUNDERINGS (husband), saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the MARRIAGE of the LAMB is come,” Revelation 19:5-7

The bride wears a veil during the bedeken (or badeken), a veiling ceremony that occurs shortly before the main wedding ceremony under the chuppah. The veil serves to honor the bride's holiness and modesty.

“…and his WIFE hath made herself READY. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the FINE LINEN (veil) is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of saints.” Revelation 19:7-8

The bride, along with her bridesmaids, would join the groom's procession. The bride was sometimes carried to the new home.

“And the ARMIES (bride & wedding party) which were in heaven followed HIM (groom) upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean”. Revelation 19:14

Wedding Feast:

A Jewish wedding feast (seudat mitzvah) is a joyous, high-energy reception focused on entertaining the newlyweds (simcha). Key traditions include the yichud (seclusion), energetic dancing like the Hora (chair dance), singing, a festive meal featuring challah, and the Sheva Brachot (seven blessings). It celebrates the union with intense music and dancing, often for seven days.

“And he saith unto me, Write, BLESSED are they which are CALLED unto the MARRIAGE SUPPER of the LAMB.” Revelation 19:9

“BLESSED is he that WAITETH, and COMETH to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.” Daniel 12:12

With the dowry paid and the bride’s approval secured, the 144,000 firstfruits will be consecrated with a ring, setting them apart for the groom before the first trumpet sounds. They will minister faithfully during the first two and a half years of the Tribulation as they watch for their groom’s arrival. 

He will come for them on the Feast of Trumpets with the legal contract, whisking them away to His Father’s home in heaven for the Kiddushin ritual. There, they will sign the ketubah in the presence of two witnesses and all the angels. Afterward, they will proudly stand with Jesus on Mount Zion in heaven as His wife. 

One year later, on the Feast of Trumpets, the newlyweds will celebrate the Nissuin ritual, consummating their marriage and preparing to leave for their new home on earth a couple weeks later along with the angels. 

Upon their arrival in their new kingdom, the newlyweds, the wedding party (angels) and guests (saints) will celebrate together at the Feast of Tabernacles on the 1,335th day. What a beautiful love story!

I can’t express how disheartened I feel right now; in this moment, I truly feel I can understand Jesus’ pain. I’ve recently spent several days scrolling through Facebook Reels and reviewing the comments, I am stunned by the misguided doctrine dominating social media. It is obvious the world has no idea what to watch for—if they are even watching at all. So with that in mind, the Holy Spirit took me on a four day journey.

"WATCH ye therefore, and PRAY ALWAYS, that ye may be accounted WORTHY to ESCAPE ALL these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man” Luke 21:36

I literally had someone say to my face, 'Who cares!' while another said, 'I’ll stick with pre-trib,' and several others even called me a 'false prophet.' I truly believe those who don’t care now will care deeply when they are left behind, and those who continue to deny Daniel 12 will be very disappointed when the first trumpet blows. 

Someone else commented that we should all stop arguing over who is right. My point to them was that Jesus makes it perfectly clear in His discourse that we are to be 'watchful' so we don't miss the signs. How are we to know what those signs are if we aren't sharing our individual discernment or discussing the possibilities? 

Otherwise, how will Christians know what to look for?

“ALL scripture is given by INSPIRATION of God, and is PROFITABLE for DOCTRINE, for REPROOF, for CORRECTION, for INSTRUCTION in righteousness: That the man of God may be PERFECT, thoroughly FURNISHED unto all GOOD works.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

So, what are the signs to watch for? According to the Bible, the end times (or "last days") are characterized by a confluence of global crises, moral decline, and signs in nature, often described by Jesus as "birth pains" (Matthew 24:8). 

It appears that most of you are focusing on a single chapter of the Bible, Matthew 24. Why is that? The sole purpose of this discourse, delivered by Jesus to his disciples prior to his death, was to address two specific questions: the fate of the temple and the conclusion of the church age. 

However, the most vital part of Jesus’ message was a warning that many of you seem to overlook.

“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take HEED that NO man DECEIVE you.” Matthew 24:4

Jesus' words were only meant to confirm prophecy, not to serve as prophecy themselves. 

Furthermore, most people who study the discourse in Matthew 24 fail to cross-reference Mark and Luke’s interpretations. However, even after comparing all three accounts, the resulting 'full picture' remains obscured and frequently misunderstood. I am beginning to think that this was intentional. If Jesus had explained everything clearly instead of being cryptic, why would we have any reason to study his word or God’s prophecy?

The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). While they cover many of the same events, they differ for a few specific reasons. Think of it like three people witnessing a car accident. One person might focus on the speed of the cars, another on the street signs, and the third on the drivers' reactions. Each writer emphasized details they felt were most important.

Matthew wrote primarily for a Jewish audience (emphasizing prophecy), Mark wrote for Romans (focusing on action and miracles), and Luke wrote for Greeks/Gentiles (focusing on humanity and compassion). Each author had a specific "portrait" of Jesus they wanted to paint—whether as a King, a Servant, or the Son of Man—which influenced what stories they included or how they phrased his teachings.

“For MANY shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall HEAR of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be NOT troubled: for ALL these things must come to pass, but the END is NOT yet.” …all these are the beginning of sorrows.” Matthew 24:5-8

“For MANY shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And WHEN ye shall HEAR of wars and rumours of wars, be ye NOT troubled: for such things must needs be; but the END shall NOT be yet.” …these are the beginnings of sorrows.” Mark 13:6-8

“…be NOT deceived: for MANY shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. But WHEN ye shall HEAR of wars and commotions, be NOT terrified: for these things must FIRST come to pass; but the END is NOT by and by.” Luke 21:8-9

The verses above define the 'last days'—the period from Jesus’ ascension until his return—as the 'beginning of sorrows.' Once again, Jesus gives them a warning ‘the end is not yet’. Matthew and Luke’s Gospels are unique in distinguishing between general 'last days' signs and specific 'end day' signs. While these are still considered the beginning of sorrows, the 'labor pains' will then intensify. 

The following verses outline the 1290-day tribulation period described in Daniel 12 and further detailed in the Book of Revelation. While these passages offer indicators of what to expect, there remains no single, unmistakable sign that serves as a definitive marker, even regarding the appearance of the man of sin.

“And THEN shall MANY be OFFENDED, and shall BETRAY one another, and shall HATE one another. (political division) And MANY false PROPHETS shall RISE and shall DECEIVE many (misguided discernment). And because INIQUITY (sin) shall abound, the LOVE of MANY shall wax COLD. And this GOSPEL of the kingdom shall be preached in ALL the world for a witness unto ALL nations; and THEN shall the end come.” Matthew 24:10-14

“THEN said he unto them, NATION shall RISE against NATION, and KINGDOM against KINGDOM: And GREAT EARTHQUAKES shall be in divers places, and FAMINES, and PESTILENCE; and FEARFUL SIGHTS and GREAT SIGNS shall there be from heaven. But BEFORE all these, they shall lay their hands on you and persecute you.” Luke 21:10-12

“For NATION shall RISE against NATION, and KINGDOM against KINGDOM: and there shall be EARTHQUAKES in divers places, and there shall be FAMINES and TROUBLES. And the GOSPEL must FIRST be published among ALL nations.” Mark 13:8-10

“Let no-one DECEIVE you by any means: for that DAY shall NOT come, EXCEPT there come a FALLING AWAY FIRST, and that MAN of SIN be REVEALED, the son of perdition.” 2 Thess 2:2-3

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be LOVERS of their OWN SELVES (selfish), COVETOUS (greedy), BOASTERS, PROUD, BLASPHEMERS, DISOBEDIENT TO PARENTS, UNTHANKFUL, UNHOLY, WITHOUT NATURAL AFFECTION, TRUCEBREAKERS (untrustworthy), FALSE ACCUSERS (liars), INCONTINENT (lack restraint), FIERCE (violent aggressors), DESPISERS of those that are GOOD, TRAITORS, HEADY (conceited), HIGHMINDED (arrogant), LOVERS of PLEASURES more than lovers of God; Having a FORM of GODLINESS (lukewarm), but DENYING the power thereof (holy spirit): from such turn away.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5

God ensured that everything we need to know and watch for was given to us through His prophetic writings. True prophecy does not contradict Scripture—as seen in the Olivet Discourse—but instead points to the fulfillment of God's plan, particularly through Jesus Christ. 

Furthermore, most scholars agree that the words spoken by Jesus on the Mount of Olives regarding the last days are reflected in the prophetic passages of Daniel 9–12 and the Book of Revelation. 

God also clarifies that if a prophet's words do not come to pass, they are not from Him. How much more confirmation do you need to trust Bible prophecy?

“I will raise them up a PROPHET from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put MY words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall COMMAND him. When a prophet SPEAKETH in the NAME of the LORD, if the thing follow NOT, NOR come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath NOT spoken…” Deuteronomy 18:18-20

The thing most Christians don’t understand is that God only gives us what we need to know when we need to know it, which is why I believe most of Revelation was not sealed and Daniel 12 was. God needed us to know what was going to happen but not when.

“And he saith unto me, Seal NOT the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.” Revelation 22:10

Revelation 10:7 suggests that when the final bowl of wrath is poured out, every prophetic word spoken by God will find its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. This is the culmination of what was previously hidden but revealed through Scripture. Furthermore, Scripture affirms that specific details regarding the end days were to remain shrouded in mystery until the appointed time.

Mystery of God:

“But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the MYSTERY of God should be FINISHED, as he hath declared to his servants the PROPHETS.” Revelation 10:7

Rapture:

“And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, SEAL UP those things which the seven thunders uttered, and WRITE them NOT.” Revelation 10

End-Days:

“And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, ‘O my Lord, what shall be the END of these things?’ And he said, ‘Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are CLOSED UP and SEALED till the TIME of the END.’” Daniel 12

If these three events are to remain sealed until the end, then the final tribulation described in Revelation has not yet occurred. To confirm this, I took my research a step further by consulting a search engine’s Artificial Intelligence. Here is what the AI provided. 

REVELATION 10: 

“Revelation 10 serves as a powerful interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments, refocusing the narrative on the divine authority and the bittersweet nature of God's final message to humanity. The identity of the mighty angel and the meaning of the seven thunders are among the most debated “mysteries” in Revelation. Scholars generally split into two main camps: seeing these figures as divine (Christ) or as high-ranking created beings. The "Seven Thunders" represent a rare moment where God chooses to conceal rather than reveal.” 

The Voice of God: Many believe the thunders are the literal voice of God. Psalm 29 is often cited, where "the voice of the Lord" is heard seven times as thunder.

Sealed Judgments: They may represent a sequence of judgments even more severe than the seals or trumpets. By sealing them, God may be showing mercy, withholding terror that humanity is not yet ready to face.

A Call for Trust: Their silence reminds readers that God reveals what we need to know for faith, not everything we want to know. Some interpret the seventh trumpet later in Chapter 11 as the eventual "unsealing" of this mystery.” (End quote)

DANIEL 12:

“Daniel 12 concludes the Book of Daniel, detailing end-time prophecy, resurrection, and divine deliverance. Key events include the rise of Michael during unprecedented tribulation, a resurrection unto either eternal life or contempt, and instructions for Daniel to seal the prophecy until a “future time of increased knowledge”. The chapter introduces specific, complex timelines—a time, times, and half a time; 1,290 days; and 1,335 days—which are often interpreted as prophetic periods. It concludes with a promise of rest and an allotted inheritance for Daniel.

The 1,290 and 1,335 days in Daniel 12:11-12 have three primary theological interpretations, each tied to a different view of when these "days" occur. 

1. The Futurist Interpretation (Literal Days)

This is the most common view in modern evangelical and dispensationalist circles. It views the days as literal 24-hour periods occurring during the final seven years of Earth's history (the Great Tribulation). 

The 1,260-Day Base: Prophecy often mentions 1,260 days (3.5 years), representing the second half of the Tribulation where the Antichrist rules.

The 1,290 Days (+30 days): Adding 30 days to the tribulation period, this is often interpreted as a time for the judgment of the nations (the "Sheep and Goat" judgment) or the restoration of Israel following Christ's return.

The 1,335 Days (+45 days): Another 45 days are added. Reaching this day brings a special "blessing," interpreted by some as the official commencement of the Millennial Kingdom. 

2. The Historicist Interpretation (Year-Day Principle)

Historicism, notably used by Seventh-day Adventists, applies the "year-day principle," where one prophetic day equals one literal year. 

The Timeline: Many historicists start these periods in 508 AD, when paganism was supposedly set aside for the rise of a religious-political power (the Papacy).

1,290 Years: This timeline leads to 1798 AD, seen as a "time of the end" marker when the Papacy’s civil power was temporarily broken.

1,335 Years: Continuing from 508 AD, this leads to 1843-1844 AD, a pivotal period for the Millerite movement and the "Great Disappointment". 

3. The Preterist/Historical Interpretation (Past Events)

This view holds that these prophecies were fulfilled in the distant past, specifically during the 2nd century BC. 

Antiochus Epiphanes IV: The 1,290 days are linked to the period when this Syrian king abolished Jewish sacrifices and desecrated the Temple (c. 167–164 BC).

Maccabean Revolt: The 45-day difference (up to 1,335 days) is viewed as the time it took for the Jews to fully purify and rededicate the Temple (Hanukkah) or until the death of the tyrant. 

Some interpreters also apply these numbers specifically to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., seeing them as an exact day count for the Roman siege and the final surrender of Jewish rebels.” (End quote)

It appears that AI still lacks understanding and continues to follow the misguided idea of a seven-year tribulation. Since AI hasn't picked up on the unsealing of Daniel 12 and Revelation 10, you may ask how I obtained the truth. I truly believe this was the purpose of my 2024 dreams and the reason the Holy Spirit persisted in my study of Daniel. If God is revealing this now, we must understand that the end is not far off; it is already upon us. THIS IS THE UNDENIABLE SIGN!

Now that we have identified the signs to look for, let's determine whether they have materialized.

1. Falling away - selfishness, covetous, boastful, proud, blasphemers, disobedience, ungrateful, greedy, unholy, thoughtless, untrustworthy, liar, unrestraint, haters of good, conceit, arrogance, traitors, violent aggressors, sexual immorality, lukewarm faith, and idolatry. (check)

2. Man of Sin revealed (check)

3. War and rumors of war (check)

4. Betray, Offend and Hate one another (check)

5. Many false prophets will arise and deceive (check)

6. Unlawfulness (check)

7. Revelation 10 and Daniel 12 unsealed (check)

8. Great earthquakes (not yet) I believe this is referring to the final tribulation starting when the first trumpet blows.

9. Gospel will be preached in all the world (not yet) This is shown in Revelation 14:6 right after the rapture.

10. Famine, pestilence and frightening signs (not yet) I believe this is referring to the period of wrath

11. Great signs from heaven (not yet) I believe this is the second coming

Here is an interesting thought for those who have completed my 'Importance of Numbers' study: Have you noticed how many signs are fulfilled before the 1,290-day tribulation begins? SEVEN!!!

I don’t know why God chose me, but I am humbled by this gift. To be honest, I am struggling. This calling is becoming increasingly difficult, and while I’m not doing this for my own sake, carrying the Holy Spirit’s words day and night makes God’s message undeniable. It is heartbreaking, then, that it continues to fall on deaf ears.

"Son of man, you dwell in the midst of a REBELLIOUS house, which has eyes to see but SEE NOT, who have ears to hear but HEAR NOT, for they are a rebellious house." Ezekiel 12:2

Over the last two months, I mailed more than 600 brochures detailing God’s amazing calendar to international ‘Christian’ organizations, ‘Christian’ artists, ‘church’ leaders, ‘Christian’ news personalities and even ‘Christian’ scriptwriters or directors. Despite this, I received no responses or website traffic from them. The only people showing interest or seeking discernment are the friends, family, and Facebook followers I engage with directly.

What does it mean if shepherds are no longer leading their flocks? Are they following false religious movements like Christian Nationalism or the NAR? Are they undiscerning, stubborn, or simply disinterested? Furthermore, what are the consequences for Christians who never read the Bible themselves, instead relying on the 'discernment' of trusted leaders who simply parrot what they learned in seminary?

What I’ve seen on social media lately answers these questions definitively: the world is lost. If discernment is necessary for preparation—and if Revelation promises, we are blessed for reading it—that should tell us everything. If we’ve confirmed that the signs leading up to the first trumpet blast have been fulfilled, then it is time to fill our lamps and start watching!

The next step in God’s schedule will consist of sealing and measuring the bride. I mention this because she will only include the 144,000 first fruits found in the Book of Life prior to the beginning of tribulation. These individuals are specifically sealed to be the Lamb’s chosen bride, and this seal is the marriage contract (ketubah). 

God has prepared me over the last two years to share a vital truth. I am providing access to a prophetic calendar which validates every major scripture related to the end times. By revealing that the 1,335-day period in Daniel 12 represents the final tribulation, it becomes clear that no gap exists between that period and eternity. 

This clarification ensures that historical events—such as the destruction of the Second Temple—are not mistaken for the final tribulation, further confirming that Christ has not yet returned. This calendar also reveals the timing of the final abomination, the Rapture, the Marriage of the Lamb, the ultimate blessing on the 1,335th day and much more.

Your understanding of the final tribulation may be vague or misguided only because the truth was sealed. The fact that no one was looking for the fulfillment of the Fall Feasts can only be explained by that. 

Please understand—and inform others—that there will not be seven years of tribulation, will not be a pre-tribulation rescue, and will also not be a post-tribulation rapture on the 'last day.' 

The calendar might make sense to those who review it alone, but it can only be fully understood by following the corresponding lessons on my website. The site is designed to show how the Holy Feasts will be fulfilled in Revelation. Each step lists a specific feast and provides details on its fulfillment.

On the calendar, different colors designate the individual Fall Feasts: Pink represents the month of Elul, Turquoise marks the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) and the Day of Atonement, and Lavender signifies the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). You can use this calendar to guide your study and track the timing of events. 

For those familiar with the Book of Daniel, you may begin your lessons with Step 6: End Days Calendar after completing Step 1: Study Tools. Most importantly, please share this with others so they may recognize the signs…

“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that KEEP the COMMANDMENTS of GOD, and the FAITH of JESUS.” Revelation 14:12

This verse in Revelation acknowledges that obedience to the commandments set by God in the Mosaic covenant is to continue long after Jesus’ death, even until the end days. Furthermore, it specifies that these are not laws governing only Jews, but the saints of the tribulation, who will include Gentiles.

Jesus himself confirms this by offering a warning to those who break them.

“Think NOT that I am come to DESTROY the LAW, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, TILL heaven and earth PASS, ONE JOT or ONE TITTLE shall in NO wise PASS from the LAW, till ALL be FULFILLED. WHOSOEVER therefore shall BREAK one of these least COMMANDMENTS, and shall TEACH men so, he shall be called the LEAST in the kingdom of heaven: but WHOSOEVER shall DO and TEACH them, the same shall be called GREAT in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:17-19

LIST OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOD – Exodus 20

“3Thou shalt have NO other GODS before me.”

“4Thou shalt NOT make unto thee ANY graven IMAGE, or ANY LIKENESS of ANYTHING that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 

5Thou shalt NOT BOW down thyself to them, nor SERVE them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; 6And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.” (While classically the worship of carved images, statues, or nature (sun/moon), the Bible broadens this to "subtle idolatry" —worshipping, trusting, or valuing ANYTHING—physical objects, desires, or concepts—more than the one true God.)

“7Thou shalt NOT take the NAME of the LORD thy GOD in VAIN; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” (using God's name for false, frivolous, or wicked purposes, treating it without proper regard)

4th COMMANDMENT

“8Remember the SABBATH DAY, to keep it HOLY. 9Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: 10But the SEVENTH day IS the SABBATH of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt NOT do ANY WORK, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.”

“12HONOUR thy FATHER and thy MOTHER: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”

“13Thou shalt NOT KILL.”

“14Thou shalt NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.”

“15Thou shalt NOT STEAL.”

“16Thou shalt NOT bear FALSE WITNESS (LIE) against thy neighbor.”

“17Thou shalt NOT COVET thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor’s.” (an intense, selfish, or unlawful desire for another person's possessions, relationships, or status. The Apostle Paul equates covetousness with idolatry (Colossians 3:5, Ephesians 5:5), as it puts material things before God.)

Although we as God’s people (Jew or Gentile) should adhere to all ten of God’s commandments, this post focuses on the 4th commandment: keeping the Holy Sabbath. You might ask, “Didn't Jesus nail the Sabbath to the cross at His death?

“Having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it." Colossians 2:14 

"So let no one JUDGE you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or SABBATHS, WHICH ARE A SHADOW OF THINGS TO COME, but the substance is of Christ.” Colossians 2:16

The law of ceremonies that pointed to Jesus, the Lamb of God, sacrificed on the cross for our sins, was nailed to the cross. There, at the cross, type (the Passover lamb) met antitype (Jesus, the lamb of God). The symbol faced reality and shadow found its substance. Paul sums up the meaning of all Jewish ceremonials as follows: "Which are a shadow of things to come.” So, the sabbaths mentioned in Colossians 2:16 are those sabbaths that were types or symbols of something better to come.

If you study the ceremonials of ancient Israel, you will find seven yearly ceremonial sabbaths that had to do with the annual Jewish feasts. The schedule of these sabbaths were on different days of the week, through the years, just as your birthday. They were "shadows of things to come" and will all be fulfilled through Jesus Christ.

Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Weeks, Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles

The seventh-day Sabbath of the fourth commandment was not a shadow waiting for its fulfillment. It was not symbolic of anything connected with the cross. The seventh-day Sabbath is a memorial of a completed fact: the creation of our world in six days. 

The seventh-day Sabbath of the Ten Commandments has no connection to ceremonial sabbaths. As a part of God's eternal law, the seventh-day Sabbath is never-ending and will continue to be observed, not only in Christ’s millennial kingdom—as shown in Ezekiel: 

“Thus saith the Lord God: The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the SABBATH it shall be opened.” (Ezekiel 46:1)

“And the burnt offering that the prince shall offer unto the Lord in the SABBATH day shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish. And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah.” Ezekiel 46:4-5

—but also in the new earth, when sin is forever gone:

"'As the new heavens and the NEW EARTH that I make will endure before Me,' declares the Lord, 'so will your name and descendants endure. From one New Moon to another and from one SABBATH to another, all mankind will come and bow down before Me,' says the Lord.” Isaiah 66:22-23

What day is considered the Holy Sabbath in the 4th commandment?

"But the SEVENTH day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God." Exodus 20:10

The New Testament agrees that the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week. This Bible passage shows the chronology of the week, including how the Sabbath day and the first day of the week relate to one another. 

Therefore, according to the Bible, the Sabbath day can be pinpointed as the day before the first day of the week.

“Then he took it [the body of Jesus] down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before. That day was the Preparation [Friday], and the Sabbath [Saturday] drew near. And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they RESTED on the SABBATH according to the COMMANDMENT.” Luke 23:53-56

“Now on the FIRST day of the week [Sunday], very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.” Luke 24:1

Webster’s dictionary defines the Sabbath as the following: “Seventh day, Saturday, the seventh day of the week.” (Webster’s New Twentieth Century Dictionary, unabridged 2nd ed.)

In 1887, a chart was created finding that most languages include a word closely related to the word Sabbath, meaning rest, as the word for the seventh day of the week. No derivatives of the word Sabbath were found to signify the first day of the week or any other day of the week.

Monday was officially designated as the first day of the work week through the international standard ISO 8601, published in 1988. While traditionally Sunday was considered the start in many cultures, industrialization and business practices—specifically the five-day work week—influenced this change to make Monday the standard for work/school calendars. 

This "man-made" change does not, however, annul the original weekdays set in place by God at the time of creation nor change the fact that He asked His created beings to worship Him on the Sabbath day, or seventh day of the original week.

In coming to a decision about God’s day of worship, several important questions need to be answered: "Who changed the Sabbath from Saturday, the seventh day of the week, to Sunday, the first day of the week? Does the Bible authorize such a change? 

The Ten Commandments are the only message God has ever personally written out for the human race. He also made it clear that no human being should revise or edit the instruction from His holy lips. 

“You shall NOT ADD to the word which I command you, NOR TAKE from it, that you may KEEP the COMMANDMENTS of the LORD your GOD which I command you” Deuteronomy 4:2

God Himself pledges not to alter His commands: 

“MY covenant I shall NOT BREAK, nor ALTER the word that has gone out of My lips” Psalm 89:34

The Bible is clear that God did not change the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day of the week. A search of the scriptural evidence reveals that the apostles made no attempt to change God’s Day of rest from the seventh day (Sabbath) to the first day of the week (Sunday). 

There is clearly no New Testament evidence for a change of the Sabbath from Saturday, the seventh day of the week, to Sunday, the first day of the week.

On March 7, A.D. 321, Constantine the Great issued the first civil Sunday law, compelling all the people in the Roman Empire, except farmers, to rest on Sunday. This, with five other civil laws decreed by Constantine concerning Sunday, set the legal precedent for all civil Sunday legislation from that time to the present. 

In the 4th century, the Council of Laodicea urged Christians to honor Sunday by abstaining from work on that day if at all possible and prohibited them from abstaining from work on the Sabbath.

Could this global enforcement of Sunday blue-laws be considered the abomination of end times?

“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? And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” Daniel 8:13-14

“And from the time that the DAILY SACRIFICE shall be taken AWAY, and the ABOMINATION that maketh DESOLATE SET UP, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.” Daniel 12:11

First, let’s define what the Bible considers an “abomination that makes desolate”.

The Abomination: Represents IDOLATRY or a disgraceful, sacrilegious object/person, often understood as an image of the Antichrist or pagan idols placed in the holy place.

The Desolation: Refers to the resulting destruction, devastation, and ABANDONMENT of the TEMPLE as a place of TRUE worship, caused by the abomination.

Forcing Sunday as a legal Sabbath is viewed as an abomination because it is seen as enforcing a human-instituted tradition over a divine command. Proponents of this view argue that it is a false day of worship, replacing the biblically commanded seventh-day Sabbath, thereby constituting apostasy and idolatry. 

Some interpretations link Sunday observance to ancient sun worship, framing the enforcement of Sunday as an abominable act in the sight of God. It is argued that forcing a religious day of rest by law is an act of idolatry that elevates human authority above God's. It is believed that forcing compliance on a false day creates an "abomination" of insincere worship.

In January 2026, The Heritage Foundation released a report titled Saving America by Saving the Family, proposing a "uniform day of rest" on Sundays. This initiative aims to strengthen families and restore "blue laws" to limit commercial activity. While framed as a "family-friendly" policy to support community and well-being, the proposal has faced criticism from religious freedom advocates, particularly Seventh-day Adventists, who argue it poses risks to religious liberty. 

The Heritage Foundation's argument suggests:

“A uniform day of rest that limits commercial activity can provide temporal boundaries that help communities to set aside time for religious observance, family gatherings, outdoor activities, and rest. A stable base of research shows that these practices correlate with better mental health, stronger social bonds, and more stable family structures.”

Pope Leo XIV and his predecessors have consistently advocated for Sunday as a universal day of rest, emphasizing it as a time for God, family, and restoration rather than just work. They argue that resting on Sunday defends human freedom, prevents work from becoming slavery, and allows for strengthening familial and spiritual life.

In March 2026, the Catholic Action Workers’ Brotherhood, published an article titled “Defend Democracy, Strengthen Free Sundays.” In its statement, the group called on governments to establish Sunday as a legally protected day of rest.

Pope Leo XIV had this to say recently: “Holy Saturday is also a day of rest. According to the Jewish Law, no work is to be done on the seventh day: indeed, after the six days of creation, God rests" (cf. Gen 2:2). 

Notice how he deems the original weekly Sabbath part of the “Jewish Law.” The implication is that the seventh-day Sabbath was only for the Jews. Yet Leo goes on to mention how the Sabbath originated at creation. 

This contradicts the idea that the seventh-day Sabbath was only ever intended for the Jews. Sadly, the Catholic Church has taken one of the regular working days and declared it to be a holy day. 

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:

“Jesus rose from the dead ‘on the first day of the week.’ Because it is the ‘first day,’ the day of Christ’s Resurrection recalls the first creation. Because it is the ‘eighth day’ following the sabbath, it symbolizes the new creation ushered in by Christ’s Resurrection. For Christians it has become the first of all days, the first of all feasts, the Lord’s Day (he kuriake hemera, dies dominica)—Sunday: We all gather on the "day of the sun", for it is the first day [after the Jewish sabbath, but also the first day] when God, separating matter from darkness, made the world; and on this same day Jesus Christ our Savior rose from the dead” (CCC  2174–2175).

Those words might sound nice, but to anyone “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15), they lack biblical support. 

Nowhere does the Bible endorse a change in God’s law. The seventh-day Sabbath is the only day God set apart as a weekly reminder that He is both our Creator and Redeemer (Exodus 20:11; Deuteronomy 5:15). It’s the one day that God calls “My holy day” (Isaiah 58:13). 

Pope Leo XIV, along with the vast multitude of Christians today, has forgotten to “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). There were no Jews at creation, just Adam and Eve. Jesus said, “The Sabbath was made for man” (Mark 2:27). That includes all of us!

Based on recent reports, JD Vance. a new Catholic convert, has been associated with conservative efforts to prioritize family and religious values, which includes proposals for a "universal day of rest”.

While Charlie Kirk publicly promoted the true Biblical Sabbath rest rooted in Scripture, his wife Erika Kirk, a devout Catholic, is now openly promoting Sunday Blue Laws, advancing the false, spurious Sabbath that Scripture never sanctified.

The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently upheld Sunday closing laws (blue laws), ruling they serve a valid “secular” purpose of providing a common day of rest, rather than just establishing a religion. They determined these laws do not violate the First Amendment, even if they burden non-Sunday observers. 

The Court ruled in several cases that while blue laws originally had religious motivations, “modern laws” are intended to promote public health, safety, and recreation by setting a uniform day of rest. The Court rejected claims that these laws violate the Establishment Clause (which forbids government establishment of religion), arguing that “Sunday laws do not constitute an endorsement of Christianity”. The courts argue that even if a law benefits the Christian faith (by choosing the Christian Sabbath), that benefit is merely an incidental by-product of a legitimate, non-religious aim. 

This legal doctrine means that while Sunday laws originated from Christian Sabbath observance, their “modern” application is justified as a secular, civil regulation rather than a religious mandate. 

Bible prophecy often operates on the principle of dual fulfillment — a local historical event that foreshadows a greater global reality. What happened to Jerusalem serves as a pattern for the end of the world. 

Consider the parallels: Jerusalem = The world. Pagan Rome = End-time religious-political powers. Literal armies = Legislative enforcement. Physical escape = Spiritual and practical separation. What was once local will become global.

The prophetic books of Daniel and Revelation reveal that the final “abomination” involves a union of church and state. 

In Daniel 7:25 a religious power attempts to change God’s law and persecutes believers — showing use of civil authority. In Daniel 11:31 military (‘arms’) support a religious system, placing the abomination — clear union of church and state. In Revelation 13:11–12 a civil power enforces worship, compelling the world to follow a religious authority. In Revelation 13:15–17 economic and legal penalties enforce worship, completing the union of church and state. In Revelation 17:1–2 a religious system (‘woman’) unites with political powers (‘kings of the earth’).

In the past, pagan Rome enforced its authority through military power and later papal Rome enforced religion through political power. In the future, a similar system will enforce false worship through law. Thus, the issue shifts from: Military force to Legal compulsion, from pagan imagery to religious observance, yet the principle remains the same: Human authority stands in opposition to God’s commands. 

Today, we are witnessing significant developments that mirror this prophetic pattern.

To fully understand the end-time conflict over worship, we must first identify the true biblical standard God has established. The issue of enforced worship in the last days is directly connected to God’s law — particularly the Sabbath commandment. 

According to Scripture, the seventh day, Saturday, is the true Biblical Sabbath, established at Creation (Genesis 2:2–3), written by God’s own finger in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8–11), and observed by Christ Himself (Luke 4:16). Nowhere does the Bible transfer the sanctity of the Sabbath to Sunday. 

Therefore, any law enforcing Sunday observance in place of the biblical Sabbath represents not merely a social regulation, but a substitution of human authority for divine command — bringing the issue of worship and obedience to the forefront in the final crisis. 

Historically, Sunday laws were promoted openly for religious reasons. Today, they are framed in secular terms: worker rights, mental health, family time, democracy. But beneath the surface, the objective remains unchanged: To elevate Sunday as the universally recognized day of rest and worship. This reflects the same principle seen in 70 A.D. — a system imposing its authority over God’s people.

The book The Great Controversy states: “These scenes are to be repeated as papists and Protestants shall unite for the exaltation of the Sunday.” 

This statement captures the essence of the prophecy: The “abomination” will once again appear — not as armies, but as legislation enforcing worship. 

In 70 A.D., the signal was clear: Jerusalem surrounded by armies. In the last days, the signal will be equally clear: Sunday observance enforced by law. Just as the early Christians recognized the sign and fled, God’s people today must be spiritually prepared to respond.

Christ’s instruction remains relevant: “Let those who are in Judea flee…” And it is echoed in Revelation: “Come out of her, My people…” 

This is a call to: Faithfulness, Discernment and Separation from false systems. It is not merely about geography — it is about loyalty to God’s truth. 

The destruction of Jerusalem was not just a tragic event — it was a prophetic blueprint. The “abomination of desolation” was a real historical event, a warning sign, a means of deliverance for the faithful.

Today, as movements arise to elevate Sunday through civil law, we are witnessing the formation of the final fulfillment of that prophecy.  Just as Roman armies once surrounded Jerusalem, so a global system will soon surround God’s people — not with swords, but with laws. And once again, a decision will be required. 

The question is not whether prophecy will be fulfilled, it will be. The question is: Will we recognize the sign?

As I was noting the dates for Good Friday and Easter this year of 2026, I observed that they coincide with the historical dates in 33AD. The crucifixion on Friday, April 3rd, and the resurrection on Sunday, April 5th. 

This brought me to a question: Should there be one unified date for Easter, or should the two current dates be kept? What I found in this study will surprise many of you, but please know that nothing is a coincidence with our Lord.

We know from the New Testament that Jesus' death and resurrection happened around the time of the Jewish feast of Passover. According to Matthew, Mark and Luke's Gospels, the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples was a Passover meal, while John's Gospel says that Jesus died on the feast of Passover itself. 

“And it was the preparation of the Passover (Friday), and about the sixth hour (noon): and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!” John 19:14

We need to identify what the Day of Preparation was preparing for. Every week, preparations had to be made for the Sabbath—food had to be prepared ahead of time. This led to the “Day of Preparation” becoming the common term for “Friday.” 

Although many preparations also had to be made for the Passover, there is no record of “Passover Eve” being called the Day of Preparation. The Day of Preparation was always Friday, the day before the Sabbath. I believe that this was not an error by John, but to specify the day and season of the event.

In those days, the Jews celebrated Passover on the "14th day of the first month" in accordance with the Bible's commands (see Lev. 23:5, Num. 28:16, Josh. 5:11). The months of the Jewish calendar each began at new moon, so the 14th day would be the day of the full moon. 

The first month, Nisan, was the month that began from the spring new moon. In other words, the Passover was celebrated on the first full moon following the vernal equinox and was therefore a movable feast.

In the 4th century it was decided that Easter would fall after the first full moon following the vernal or spring equinox. (The equinox is a day in the year on which daytime and night-time are of equal length). This happens twice a year, once in spring and once in autumn.

Early sources tell us that this very soon led to Christians in different parts of the world celebrating Easter on different dates. As early as the end of the 2nd century, some churches were celebrating Easter on the day of Passover itself, whether it was a Sunday or not, while others would celebrate it on the Sunday that followed it. By the end of the 4th century there were four different methods of calculating the date of Easter. 

In the year 325, the Council of Nicaea attempted to bring in a unified solution that would retain the link with the date of Passover as celebrated in Jesus' time. Eventually, therefore, Easter's date was established as movable.

The first thing to remember is that, even after the Council of Nicaea, differences in the date of Easter remained, since the Council had said nothing about the methods to be used to calculate the timing of the full moon or the vernal equinox.

But the real problem behind the situation we have today arose in the 16th Century, when the Julian calendar, which had been established in 46 BC, was superseded by the Gregorian calendar. It took some time for the new calendar to be adopted by all countries (it did not happen in Greece until the start of the 20th Century!). 

However, the Orthodox churches still use the Julian calendar to this day to calculate the vernal equinox and the full moon that follows it. This is why they calculate a different date.

The calendar reform established by Pope Gregory XIII was necessary because the Julian calendar used in those days had begun to lag behind astronomical reality - which is to say that by the time 21 March came around on the calendar, the actual, astronomical vernal equinox had already happened.

The fundamental problem behind this is that the astronomical year - that is, the time the earth takes to make its journey round the sun - is not exactly 365 days: it's actually 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds. 

However, as the year has to be divided into equal portions for practical purposes, leap years have to be introduced to resolve the problem. Thanks to this reduced number of leap years, the Gregorian calendar comes closer to astronomical reality - although it, too, is not "exact" - but the difference between the facts of astronomy and the calendar date is now only 26 seconds a year.

There's another complication here, which is that, alongside the equinox, the sun and moon have a part to play as well. 

Under the Julian calendar, the full moon is calculated using the so-called Metonic cycle (a 19-year cycle under which the phases of the moon fall on the same date every 19 years). However, this calculation is not astronomically accurate either, so it, too, leads to the dates shifting out of place. 

When this is added to the discrepancy between the Julian and Gregorian equinoxes, it can lead to a difference of up to five weeks between the Orthodox and Western dates for Easter.

The Nicaea ruling contains one other provision that is extremely important for the Orthodox churches. It states that Easter should not be celebrated "with" (Greek "meta") the Jews. Today's theologians are no longer entirely certain what was meant by this, but Orthodox Easter still cannot fall on the same day as Passover. If it does, it is postponed for a week.

Efforts have been and are still being made to bring the two Easters together. For various reasons, there were particular efforts to tackle the question at the beginning of the 20th Century. 

In 1902, Patriarch Joachim III of Constantinople began a discussion aimed at achieving greater unity among Christians. The decision of the Greek Parliament to introduce the Gregorian calendar in 1923 sparked conflict between Church and State. It was not least for this reason that a pan-Orthodox congress was called in May 1923, which revised the Julian calendar to lend it greater astronomical accuracy. 

This calendar, known as the Meletian Calendar, is only two seconds longer than the calendar year, which means it takes 45,000 years to develop a lag of one day. Calculations are based on observations from Jerusalem rather than Greenwich. The calendar is thus the most accurate yet. 

However, its introduction led to divisions within the Orthodox Churches - particularly the Greek and Romanian Orthodox Churches. Since then, the issue has time and again been on the agenda of pan-Orthodox conferences.

In 1928, the British Parliament passed the Easter Act, calling for Easter to be held on a fixed Sunday - the Sunday following the second Saturday in April. However, the Act stipulated that this should only be introduced with the unanimous agreement of the Christian churches. With regard to the date of Easter, the British solution was proposed. 

The Committee asked the churches' opinion, and found that the majority of Protestant churches, as represented by the Ecumenical Council for Practical Christianity, favored a fixed date for Easter. The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople replied that, although the Orthodox Church would favor a calendar that retained the continuity of the week, it would be open to a fixed date for Easter, as long as it remained a Sunday and all Christian churches were in agreement. 

The Roman Catholic Church's first response was that the issue could only be resolved by an ecumenical council. Some years later, however, it changed its answer to a definitive "no".

The efforts were taken over by the League of Nations' successor organization, the United Nations, but finally foundered in 1955, after the USA rejected the idea of a new calendar, fearing public opposition on religious grounds.

Then, at their first pre-conciliar conference in 1976, the Orthodox churches moved to hold a congress as soon as possible. This took place in 1977 in Chambesy. 

The congress dealt primarily with the pastoral problem that abandoning the Nicaea rule would lead to divisions. This conclusion was repeated at the second pre-conciliar Orthodox conference in 1982 and the revision of the calendar postponed until such time as would, God willing, be more suitable.

The two Easter dates coincide when the full moon following the equinox comes so late that it counts as the first full moon after 21 March in the Julian calendar as well as the Gregorian. 

This is not a regular occurrence, but it has happened more frequently in recent years - in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2025, but, after that, NOT AGAIN UNTIL 2034!

Could this recent change be considered coincidental, or does it serve as another possible confirmation of Christ’s return in 2033? 

If so, His return would occur just months before the next 'unified' celebration of Passover. Ezekiel confirms that there will be an annual celebration of the Passover in Christ's kingdom. 

“In the first month, in the fourteenth day of the month, ye shall have the PASSOVER, a feast of seven days; unleavened bread shall be eaten. And upon that day shall the prince prepare for himself and for ALL the PEOPLE of the land a bullock for a sin offering.” Ezekiel 45:21-22

It might appear that He is tired of the bickering over a date that should be celebrated together by both Jew and Gentile.

As those around me go on with their worldly lives, I have begun to see Revelation come to life. Guided by my discernment, I have observed in 2024 not only the rise of Babylon and its leaders but also their "whore." I have watched the rider on the white horse bring peace to many nations and perhaps have seen that same rider change horses. This leads to the reason I spent two days researching earthquakes and volcanoes. 

As I watched the fulfillment of the seals progress, I started to question my original theory. By considering them consecutive events, I wondered if the sixth seal was the "great earthquake" that would trigger the volcanic eruptions described in the trumpets. I thought this was possible because the sixth seal describes the sun, moon, and stars losing their light—an event unlikely to happen without a volcanic eruption. The only other possibilities are a simultaneous eclipse and blood moon during an earthquake, or that the passage is purely metaphorical.

“And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a GREAT EARTHQUAKE; and the SUN became BLACK as sackcloth of hair, and the MOON became as BLOOD; And the STARS of heaven FELL unto the earth...” Revelation 6:12-13

This realization disturbed me because Daniel 12 shows the elect (Bride) will endure 2.5 years of trumpets where a natural catastrophe will occur. I then remembered that the Bride is "sealed" just before the trumpets begin. 

I asked myself: could this seal literally protect us from the catastrophe, and would it happen at the beginning rather than the end? While that would be proof of God, how would He protect one person from another? What would that look like, and why would we have to endure the effects of the disaster at all?

This brought me back to my first theory. I looked for other descriptions of the sun, moon, and stars losing their light. I had originally confirmed this with the Olivet Discourse, but the often-misconstrued words of men were not enough to confirm the timing for me. 

Knowing that Joel and Isaiah’s prophecies closely follow Revelation, I searched there for conclusive confirmation of the timing mentioned by Matthew and Mark.

“Immediately AFTER the tribulation of those days shall the SUN be DARKENED, and the MOON shall NOT give her LIGHT, and the STARS shall FALL from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be SHAKEN: And THEN shall appear the SIGN of the SON of MAN in heaven” Matthew 24:29-30

“But in those days, AFTER that tribulation, the SUN shall be DARKENED, and the MOON shall NOT give her LIGHT, And the STARS of heaven shall FALL, and the powers that are in heaven shall be SHAKEN. And THEN shall they see the SON of MAN coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” Mark 13:24-26

There it was in Joel, using almost the exact same language. I now had the confirmation I needed: the sixth seal will not happen before the trumpets.

“The EARTH shall QUAKE before them; the heavens shall tremble: the SUN and the MOON shall be DARK, and the STARS shall WITHDRAW their shining: And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army.” Joel 2:10-11

As a discerned watchman, I research so that I can foresee events as they occur—or hopefully before. Now that Joel, Matthew, and Mark have confirmed that the sixth seal describes Christ's return, the seals must be viewed as chapters of the scroll rather than strictly successive events. This suggests the prophetic clock is very close to restarting.

My research into the relationship between volcanic eruptions and "great" earthquakes shows that eruptions often follow earthquakes within months, though the gap can range from days to five years. 

A 2024 study from Jvolcanic.org notes that post-earthquake eruption rates remain above average for two to four years. I have concluded that a great earthquake is generally a prerequisite for a super-volcano, but the process may take several years. 

If this pattern holds for the coming trumpets, we could experience a great earthquake before or when the clock restarts. 

Having now confirmed via the Daniel 12 timeline that Christ is to return on the Day of Atonement, I predict the prophetic clock will restart in the spring of 2030. I feel confident in this date because a rare supermoon lunar eclipse is expected on October 8, 2033—falling within days of the Day of Atonement scheduled for October 3, 2033. 

Total lunar eclipses, commonly known as blood moons, occur when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a red shadow. Within the next 15 years, there are several "Blood Moon" total lunar eclipses, with prominent ones occurring only in October during 2032 and 2033. 

October Blood Moon / Total Lunar Eclipse Schedule (Next 15 Years)

October 18, 2032 (Total Lunar Eclipse): Part of a tetrad.

October 8, 2033 (Total Lunar Eclipse): This is a rare Supermoon total lunar eclipse and the final in a 2032–2033 tetrad. 

While not "blood moons," the following October solar eclipses are scheduled many years later: 

October 14, 2042: Partial solar eclipse.

October 24, 2060: Partial solar eclipse.

Note: There are no October total lunar eclipses in the immediate 2026–2031 period and no scheduled blood moons far beyond this date. Furthermore, the total lunar eclipse (blood moon) on October 8, 2033, will be visible across a vast portion of the globe, including the Americas, Russia, eastern/southeast Asia, Antarctica, and Oceania.

Also, my calculations determining the actual dates of Jesus’ birth and death have recently been supported by Bible scholars who have now confirmed that He died on April 3, 33 AD. This, alongside current prophecy fulfillment, aligns with a dispensational eschatology that suggests a 2,000-year period between His death and return.

You may think it is impossible for us to know the exact date, but the Bible provides many clues. When Jesus said, “but of the day or hour knoweth no man, not the angels in heaven, but my father only” He was referring to the Rapture—a statement deeply rooted in the traditions of a Jewish wedding. 

Scripture shows JESUS summoning the ANGELS to gather the ELECT, who stand prepared for their return to Earth; this makes the awareness perfectly clear. 

Between a massive earthquake, a globally visible blood moon/eclipse, the resurrection of the witnesses, and the skies rolling back to reveal a glimpse of Jesus, there is no doubt that both heaven and earth will know the day. 

Currently, I am watching for the arrival of the Two Witnesses and signs of a major disturbance in the Ring of Fire. The Two Witnesses are the only event we know will undeniably occur at the start of the Great Tribulation. Their first task is to testify to the first stage of the wedding ceremony, Kiddushin (the betrothal). 

In Jewish tradition, this involves signing documents before two witnesses a year prior to the couple living together. Daniel 12 shows both stages of the wedding happening on the Feast of Trumpets one year apart. 

After witnessing the betrothal of Christ and His bride, they will continue their 42 months of testimony unto their death in the days of the seventh trumpet (Rosh Hashanah’s days of repentance).

While I wait, I continue to watch the rise of Mystery Babylon, the revived Roman empire. I believe the False Prophet, a Republican leader, will emerge in 2028 using the “whore” (Christian nationalism) to rise to power, much like the first beast did in 2024. 

I anticipate the formation of a global coalition in 2029 by the International Board of Peace and the new leader of the free world. By leveraging the religious and political movement depicted in the fifth trumpet, they will seek global economic governance. 

This may lead to the establishment of the Board of Peace headquarters “abomination” in Gaza 140 days after the trumpets begin, in accordance with Daniel 12.

Acts 2:19: "I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke”

Trusting the words of scripture, here is my prediction: A great earthquake will announce the start of the prophetic clock in the spring of 2030. This will trigger a volcanic catastrophe 2.5 years later in September 2032, signaling the end of the war in heaven and Satan’s arrival on earth. 

Simultaneously, the “sealed” will be caught up (raptured) to meet their groom in the heavens above the earth. This means the “sealing” and “measuring” of the chosen must happen in the next couple of years, leaving very little time for decision making.

I have also become keenly aware of the lack of discernment in the world and the disturbing deceit that embodies the “pseudo-Christian.” 

You might ask: what is a pseudo-Christian? It is an individual who claims to be a follower of Jesus Christ, but whose beliefs, actions, or lifestyle do not align with biblical Christianity. The term refers to a “false” Christian who mimics outward religious practices while lacking genuine faith, repentance, or obedience to Christian doctrine. 

“So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth... As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore, be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” — Revelation 3:16–21

In the Bible, they are described as “lukewarm.” Rather than being spiritually passionate, they are passive. They aren't “cold”—a state in which they might be more likely to respond to the Gospel—but are instead just familiar enough with God to brush Him off. Even so, Jesus offers a chance for repentance; He describes Himself as being “outside,” knocking at the door and waiting for them to answer.

As we begin to witness the fulfillment of Revelation, we must begin preparing for our destiny—a destiny determined solely by our personal choice. There are only two options: eternal life or eternal damnation. 

Time is running out, and the path ahead may not be as easy for Christians as many assume. Continuing to be a pseudo-Christian or remaining deceived by the “whore” could seal your fate.

The Holy Spirit showed me this after my previous post. Think it answers our question definitively. 

1 John 2

1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4He that saith, I KNOW HIM, and keepeth NOT his COMMANDMENTS, is a LIAR, and the TRUTH is NOT in him. 5But whoso KEEPETH his word, in him verily is the LOVE of God perfected: hereby know we that we ARE in him. 6He that SAITH he ABIDETH in him OUGHT himself ALSO so to walk, EVEN as he walked. 7Brethren, I write NO new commandment unto you, but an OLD commandment which ye had from the BEGINNING. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning."

By the way, Catholics I just want to  make sure you understand that the correct commandments are on the left.

"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 (sabbath) and LAWS (ten commandments): and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. But the judgment shall sit, and they (saints) shall take away his dominion (Rome), to consume and to destroy it unto the end." Daniel 7:25-26

While some of us watch, we see end-time prophecies fulfilling. As we see the removal of the first seal, preparation for the Rapture has also begun: 

1st step – Sealing of the chosen happens before the 1st trumpet

Revelation 7:2-3 “And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, Saying, Hurt NOT the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, TILL we have SEALED the SERVANTS of our GOD in their foreheads.” 

"And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but ONLY those men which have NOT the SEAL of GOD in their foreheads." Revelation 9:4

There is further evidence in the fifth trumpet that the sealing occurs before a spiritual war on Earth led by the 'whore's' false religious movement. Since this movement of cultural Christians is active in 2026, the warning to 'come out of her' may signify that they are excluded from this sealing.

Daniel 12:1 “And AT THAT TIME (war in heaven) shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a TIME OF TROUBLE (natural disaster), such as NEVER was since there was a nation even to that same time: and AT THAT TIME (6th trumpet) thy PEOPLE shall be DELIVERED, EVERY ONE that shall be found WRITTEN IN THE BOOK.”

The prophet Daniel is informed that only those whose names are written in the book before the war in heaven will be delivered. This confirms that the sealing of the chosen must also occur prior to the start of the war in heaven.  

Though the exact timing remains undetermined, it is undeniable that those who are to be sealed will be so prior to the beginning of the Tribulation. 

2nd step – A count of those who are now sealed

Revelation 11:1-2 “And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and MEASURE THE TEMPLE OF GOD, and the altar, and them that worship therein. 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.”

3rd step – The counted are then written in the Book of Life

4th step – Those written in the book are raptured instantaneously before or during the devastating disaster on earth in the 6th trumpet.

Revelation 10:1 “And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: And he had in HIS hand A LITTLE BOOK: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth.” 

Revelation 10:8-9 “And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, GO and TAKE the LITTLE BOOK which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, take it, and EAT IT up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey”.

The fact that the Apostle John was instructed to eat the 'little book' could suggest that it contained only a few names, or that its contents continue to evolve until the end times, when the righteous are sealed.

Those who have not yet chosen to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior are running out of time to be sealed and written in the Book of Life before the Rapture, which could happen as early as September 2032.

This doesn’t mean it’s too late for your name to be included. However, you must endure a horrendous season of testing and repentance. These ten months will be the most unbearable trial ever faced by those with new, lukewarm, or closeted faith; many will have to accept death to prove their love for Christ.

“And the REST of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet REPENTED NOT of the works of their hands, that they should NOT WORSHIP DEVILS, and IDOLS OF GOLD, and SILVER, and BRASS (money), and stone, and of wood (other gods): which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: NEITHER REPENTED they of their MURDERS, nor of their SORCERIES (mind-altering drugs including alcohol), nor of their FORNICATION, nor of their THEFTS.” Revelation 9:20-21

These are the last two verses in Revelation before the Rapture. Notice that they imply repentance is necessary to be written in the Book of Life. Many have been told that all it takes is kneeling once in repentance to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior; however, it is clear to me that a life of repentance is necessary, as humans still have sinful tendencies. After receiving the Holy Spirit, you become a temple of God where He resides, so you should strive to be more like Christ and not return to sin.

It is now undeniable that the Bible was written by divine hands and that the prophecies within its pages are being fulfilled before our eyes. I cannot stress this enough: please focus your time on preparing for an eternal life rather than a worldly one, because we have no idea how soon His sealing will end and the book will be closed. It could be as early as 2030. We are all going to live eternally, but you must soon decide where. We are all blessed with the freedom to choose; so please, hurry and make the right choice.

“Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary” Luke 1:24-27

How Mary & Joseph met:

In the Jewish tradition, a matchmaker helped to suggest a spouse for a young woman at the age to be married. God was ultimately given the final choice, through prayer, but rarely was the decision left to the young couple. It was likely that a similar situation occurred with Joseph and the Virgin Mary. 

It is held that the Virgin Mary was entrusted as a seamstress to the Temple at an early age and when she reached puberty a proper husband was sought. Joseph moved from Bethlehem to Nazareth for carpentry work. According to Christian tradition and the biblical account in the Gospel of Matthew, Joseph was chosen to be Mary’s husband through divine intervention. 

The account, quoted in its entirety, runs like this:

When Mary had come to her fourteenth year, the high priest announced to all that the virgins who were reared in the Temple, and who had reached the age of their womanhood, should return to their own, and be given in lawful marriage. The rest obeyed the command, and Mary alone answered that this she could not do, both because her parents had dedicated her to the service of the Lord, and because she herself had vowed her virginity to God.... 

When the high priest went in to take counsel with God, a voice came forth from the oratory for all to hear, and it said that of all the marriageable men of the house of David who had not yet taken a wife, each should bring a branch and lay it upon the altar, that one of the branches would burst into flower and upon it the Holy Ghost would come to rest in the form of a dove, according to the prophecy of Isaias, and that he to whom this branch belonged would be the one to whom the virgin should be espoused. 

Joseph was among the men who came.... "and he placed a branch upon the altar, and straightaway it burst into bloom, and a dove came from Heaven and perched at its summit; whereby it was manifest to all that the Virgin was to become the spouse of Joseph.”

While it may not have been a romantic meeting according to our modern sensibilities, their meeting was providential, and they grew in their love of each other, providing a beautiful home for the child Jesus to grow up in.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

September 11, 3 BC – Jesus’ birth (6 months after John the Baptist)

This date is recorded as Tishri 1 the first day of the first Jewish month. It is also known as the Feast of Trumpets “Rosh Hashanah”. 

Documented: “Elizabeth conceived in June/July, Mary conceived 6 months thereafter in December/January and gave birth 9 months later in September/October, which is in the fall."(bibleversestudy.com)

Documented: “The significance of this Tishri 1 considered the “day of a new beginning” is that not only was Jesus born on that date, but it includes the first day of creation; Noah’s first day after floods subsided considered the first day of a new world; the inauguration of Solomon, Jeremiah and Ezra; Joseph of Egypt became king; Joseph was freed from Egyptian prison; Jewish people began their freedom; and it’s the birthdate of Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Samuel and Jacob."  (Truthinscripture.net 1/2/2017) 

Note: Now we have confirmation that both the Rapture and the Marriage of the Lamb will also occur on the Feast of Trumpets.

“And God said, let there be LIGHTS in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for SIGNS, and for seasons, and for days, and years:” Genesis 1:14

Astrological confirmation: “He looked at Jupiter's retrograde motion with respect to Regulus and discovered that on very rare occasions, Jupiter does what appears to be a triple loop around Regulus, and one of those conjunctions occurred in September of 3BC on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.” (salvomag.com)

“In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the field keeping watch over their flock at night.” Luke 2:8

“And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger” Luke 2:16

Newborn Jesus - visited by the shepherds at the time of his birth. At the same time, a star was visible to the Magi in their homeland miles away.

Documented: “At that season {winter}, it has been urged, the weather was commonly too inclement for shepherds and sheep to pass the night in the open air, and there was too little grass for pastorage. In summer, on the other hand, the grass on the hills is rapidly burnt up. The season at which the grass is greenest is that just after the Passover {fall}, so this appears the most probable date.” (bibleversestudy.com)

“Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2

“And I will display {wonders in the heavens above} and signs in the earth beneath” Acts 2:19

Astrological Confirmation: “In the words of Paul Wierwille,” it probably began in August of 3 BC, when Jupiter the King planet became visible above the eastern horizon as a morning star, seen by the Magi ‘in the rising.’ On August 12, Jupiter came into conjunction with Venus, the bright morning star, in the constellation of Leo, the sign of Judah. This might have been the “first sighting” which the Magi later communicated to King Herod when they were questioned by him after arriving in Jerusalem. Perhaps, the Magi began preparing for their long journey to Jerusalem to find the Jewish Messiah after this initial sighting.” (truthinscripture.net 1/4/2017)

“A great {sign appeared in heaven}; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; and she was pregnant, and she cried out, being in labor and in pain to give birth”. Revelation 12:1-2

Astrological confirmation: "Jupiter has been determined to be the star that the Magi saw in the East as it was visible starting Sept 3BC. It was common for planets to be considered stars & in Hebrew; Jupiter was known as Sedeq (righteousness or kingship) a term also used for Messiah. On that same day the star Regulus known as the brightest star of the constellation of “kings” Leo stopped its lateral motion for 6 days.  It has also been determined that not only did Jupiter stand still over Bethlehem on Sept 11 3BC but assumed its position while in the abdomen region of the constellation of Virgo “the virgin”. It has also been noted that the Sun was in the constellation Virgo together with the new moon at this time. This fits a plausible interpretation of the passage in Revelation describing the birth of a male child who is to be the ruler of our universe. So, the royal planet {Jupiter} approached the royal star {Regulus} in the royal constellation {Leo} representing Israel. It is also noted that Jupiter & Venus “mother planet” made close contact around July 3BC in the constellation Leo.  The planet Jupiter & star Regulus repeated their conjunction in Feb & May 2BC continuing the guidance of the Magi to Bethlehem with a final show in June 2BC of contact between Jupiter & Venus, the brightest objects in the sky besides the sun & moon." (TruthinScripture.net Jesus birth-The Star of Bethlehem Jan/4/2017 and Hillsdale.edu/Imprimis1996)

“And when eight days were completed so that it was time for His circumcision, and when the days for their purification according to the Law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord” Luke 2:21-22

Infant Jesus - was circumcised 8 days after birth and then 33 days later after the required purification period for a male had his presentation at the temple in Jerusalem.

After his birth they stayed in Bethlehem for several reasons, Jesus needed to be circumcised in 8 days and presented at the temple in Jerusalem after 33 days. Mary needed to present herself at the temple 40 days after birth for purification. Bethlehem was closer to Jerusalem than Nazareth so to make these religious ceremonies more manageable they stayed in Bethlehem. 

This journey wasn’t just a bureaucratic formality; it was an arduous trip that involved significant travel and logistics. Having made the difficult journey of 7-10 days to Bethlehem and given the newborn Jesus’ fragile state, it would make practical sense to stay put for a time. They may have found some stability in Bethlehem—a place teeming with Joseph’s kin—and could have received familial support that was essential in those times for sustenance and childcare.

“He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found him, report back to me, so that I too may come and worship Him. After hearing the king, they went on their way; and behold the star, which they had seen in the east, went on ahead of them until it came to a stop over the place where the Child was to be found. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with joy.” Matthew 2:8-10

The second sighting by the Magi happened when they arrived in Jerusalem after inquiring about the birth of the Child. It has been determined that the preparation for the long trip and travel time for their journey took approximately 15 months. They arrived on Dec 25 2BC bearing gifts. 

This date, December 25th, was originally chosen based on an estimated date of Jesus conception in March, later rumored to coincide with Roman pagan festivals. It's amazing to find that it coincides with confirmed documentation of the Magi’s visit and serves as a better reason for the giving of gifts.

Astrological Confirmation: “According to the above authors, beginning in August of 3 BC and ending December of 2 BC, several conjunctions of the planets Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn occurred. In addition, movements of planets within constellations associated with the Messiah occurred {Leo the lion, Virgo the virgin, and Cancer the crab}. Finally, planetary conjunctions with key stars occurred [Jupiter with Regulus {the “King star” – in the constellation of Leo, the “Royal Constellation”}. This was quite a show in the heavens for those trained to see it! At the end of 2 BC, Jupiter appeared at its ordinary time for retrogression, and it became stationary among the stars. It was at this time in December of 2 BC that something unusual happened. 

Ernest Martin describes the details of this particular occurrence:

“But this time something unusual happened. In 2 B.C. as viewed from Jerusalem, Jupiter came to its normal stationary position directly over Bethlehem on December 25th."(truthinscripture.net 1/4/20)

Astrological Confirmation: “In fact, Jupiter and Venus, each very bright, had been moving closer together in the sky for many nights. But on June 17, they appeared to have fused into one great star. No one alive had seen anything like it; centuries separate conjunctions like this. This event was one in a sixteen-month-long progression of events, each involving Jupiter, the king’s star. If you had been an astrologer in the East (Mesopotamia), you would have consulted omens lists to interpret such events. Those omens lists were many centuries old, and they had come to be revered as a kind of scripture. In fact, if an omen threatened the life of the king, a substitute king might be placed on the throne for a time, so that the evil destined for the king could happen to the substitute. Three striking omens in succession warned against someone killing the king, changing the dynasty. In the Parthian Empire, one house of the government was the House of the Magi. They were the people who read the sky and advised the kings, based on the omens. It makes perfect sense that a delegation of Parthia’s Magi ventured west to find that “someone” who would rise, and secure peace rather than face war. The fact is: we can now attach calendar dates to the different scenes in that sixteen-month-long pageant involving the king’s planet Jupiter in 3 and 2 BC. The pageant culminated in a stationing {stopping against the background stars} of Jupiter, seen from Jerusalem as shining above Bethlehem. That was on the 25th of December, 2 BC. Matthew’s story of the Star has become virtually undeniable.” (patternsofevidence.com 6/17/22)

“And after they came into the {house}, they saw the {young child} with His mother Mary; and they fell down and worshipped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11

Toddler Jesus (15 months) - Jesus’ family were visited by the Magi in their home in Bethlehem {not a stable} when he was a young child {not a baby}. 

So now that we have proof December 25th pertains to Jesus Christ the most beloved baby's birth, let's take a look at the story of Saint Nicholas who is how the folkloric Santa Claus (St. Nick) evolved. 

Saint Nicholas was a real 4th-century {301-400 AD} Christian bishop from modern-day Turkey, famous for his secret generosity, especially the "legend" of secretly providing gold for three poor daughters' dowries, which led to traditions of gift-giving, stockings, and the figure of Santa Claus. 

Though details are "scarce", stories portray him as a defender of the faith, protector of children, sailors, and the innocent, evolving into a beloved European saint whose traditions merged with "folklore" to become the modern Christmas figure. 

The Historical Figure

Life: Born around 280 AD in Patara (Turkey), he inherited wealth, became a devout Christian bishop of Myra, and was known for his piety and charity. Saint Nicholas Day, honoring the Bishop Nicholas of Myra (who died Dec 6, 343 AD), began as a feast day in the 4th century on "December 6". 

Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for secret gift-giving, evolved into Santa Claus through Dutch immigrants calling him "Sinterklaas," which became "Santa Claus" in America, blending with English "Father Christmas" and solidified by Washington Irving (wagon) and Thomas Nast (jolly, plump image with red suit) in the 1800s, culminating in the familiar figure via Clement C. Moore's poem and later Coca-Cola ads. The date wasn't universally changed, but the figure of St. Nicholas was gradually blended with Christmas traditions in the U.S., shifting his gift-giving from December 6th to Christmas Eve, while older traditions persist. 

So, although I don't criticize allowing children to enjoy the Santa Claus traditions, I believe that the true story of December 25th should be included. As a family tradition during my childhood, we  celebrated the gift giving of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, but my parents made sure that EVERY Christmas Day (December 25th) was ALL about the real reason for the season, Jesus Christ's birth and that we knew that Santa Claus was a folklore.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! May you all receive the greatest gift of all!

"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ." Philippians 1:9-10

As we have now entered the midpoint of the year 2025, there's a growing sense that this time could be pivotal—not only from a Christian eschatological perspective but also from the viewpoint of esoteric thinkers, New Age movements, and even popular culture. Both an unprecedented global crisis and the spiritual chaos expected during this period are believed to precede the rise of the Antichrist, a figure central to biblical prophecy and the hidden agendas of occult societies. This global turmoil, likely starting by 2025, is expected to set the stage for the Antichrist's emergence as a false messiah, offering solutions to the world's problems. I believe that he is already on the world stage, is a conservative political leader from the USA with post-liberal and integralist ideologies, raised in poverty, military background, a new Catholic, from the tribe of Dan and a millennial.

Recent developments suggest that secret societies are accelerating their plans, with the intent to inaugurate the Antichrist BEFORE 2027, and 2030 at the LATEST, fitting perfectly into the timeline of a 2029-2033 Tribulation period. Their latest (2030) would align with the Biblical rise of the Antichrist kingdom. A significant event that has raised concerns among those watching for prophetic signs was the recent staging of the Lord's Supper during the Olympic games. Some interpret this as a signal that there will be no other such competition before the Antichrist takes his seat of power. This symbolic act, combined with other global events, has led many to believe that the timeline for the Antichrist's rise has been expedited.

It is widely believed that secret societies—such as the Freemasons, the Illuminati, and other global elites—have been preparing for a New World Order for decades. These groups, operating behind the scenes, are alleged to have an agenda that includes creating global crises to justify the establishment of a one-world government.

From 2020 to 2024, events suggest that certain groups have been testing technological capabilities for global control. The COVID-19 pandemic has been viewed by some as a "test run" for surveillance and regulatory measures. Technologies like mass surveillance, digital currencies, and vaccine passports have been implemented, potentially laying groundwork for a system of totalitarian control.

In The Externalization of the Hierarchy, Alice Bailey discusses impending "crises" that she believes will compel humanity to acknowledge the need for a new global order (Bailey, 1957, p. 281). Bailey, deeply involved in esoteric and occult teachings, predicted that spiritual entities (which she termed "the Hierarchy") would physically manifest in the years leading up to 2025. She claimed this would trigger a radical transformation in human governance, establishing conditions for a new world leader—a Christ-like figure uniting humanity under a single system.

Environmentalists have long warned about the growing threats of climate change, famine, and natural disasters, such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Scientists predict that by 2025, the world could face catastrophic environmental conditions due to unsustainable practices and the exploitation of natural resources. This environmental crisis, combined with economic collapse, wars, and widespread disease, may push the world into chaos—thus creating the perfect storm for the Antichrist to offer himself as a solution. 

Scientists and environmentalists warn that by 2025, the effects of climate change will reach critical levels, leading to widespread famine, floods, cyclones, EARTHQUAKES, and VOLCANIC eruptions. These environmental crises will exacerbate global instability, driving nations to seek a unified solution.

Astrological predictions for 2025 also point to significant upheaval. Some astrologers and spiritual thinkers outside Christianity view 2025 as a critical year, interpreting planetary alignments and transits as indicators of societal and spiritual turmoil. They believe specific planetary movements in 2025, such as the alignment of Saturn and Neptune, symbolize the breakdown of old systems and the emergence of new, potentially disruptive ideologies. Astrologers believe these alignments signal the end of an era, heralding widespread disruption and the collapse of traditional systems. While these interpretations stem from secular and esoteric viewpoints, they bear striking similarities to biblical prophecies about the upheaval preceding the Antichrist's rise.

Various New Age authors and spiritual channels have also spoken about 2025 as a key year for humanity. Figures like Dolores Cannon (2008) and others have suggested that this time will mark a shift in spiritual consciousness, with many expecting an "ascension" or "awakening" to a higher plane of existence. However, from a biblical perspective, these predictions align more closely with the rise of deception and false teachings that Jesus warned about. The so-called "spiritual awakening" promoted by New Age movements could be part of the broader agenda to lead humanity away from Christ and into the arms of the Antichrist.

In 2025, we're witnessing a convergence of crises—spiritual, environmental, political, and technological—that seem to point toward the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Some believe secret societies and global elites are orchestrating events to pave the way for the Antichrist's rise, while New Age movements and astrologers unknowingly echo the spiritual deception predicted in the Bible. These events aren't random but part of a larger spiritual battle culminating in the Antichrist's emergence.

Recent events in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflicts and potential peace negotiations, bear striking similarities to prophetic patterns described in Scripture. While we must be cautious about specific predictions, these developments could potentially be setting the stage for the prophesied peace treaty that will mark the Antichrist's rise to power. 

Is the world about to witness the rise of Petrus Romanus? Could this transition mark the final chapter before the return of Jesus Christ? Pope Francis's death has reignited interest in the ancient Prophecy of the Popes attributed to St. Malachy (Irish Central, 2022; US Catholic, 2013; Howells, 2013). 

The full text of St. Malachy's prophecy regarding the final pope, as translated from Latin, reads:

"In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will sit Peter the Roman, who will pasture his sheep in many tribulations, and when these things are finished, the city of seven hills [Rome] will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The End."

This prophecy, allegedly written in 1139 but first published in 1595 by Benedictine monk Arnold Wion, claims to outline the succession of 112 popes from Pope Celestine II onward, with Petrus Romanus emerging as a final figure after the 112th pope. Significantly, Pope Francis is the 112th pope on Malachy's list, after whom the prophecy suggests Petrus Romanus will emerge as the Catholic Church faces its greatest tribulation before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 

While skeptics argue that the early prophecies were backdated to fit historical figures, many believe the latter predictions deserve attention. What's particularly intriguing is the display of papal portraits in Rome's Basilica of St. Paul, where a hall contains mosaic portraits of every pope, with just one empty plate remaining after Pope Francis's portrait. Could the Catholic Church be quietly acknowledging Malachy's prophecy & could he have acknowledged Rome as Babylon the Great? 

Could it be prophecy fulfillment that the first time in the Church’s 2,000-year history an American has been appointed to lead? The United States Vatican insiders had described Prevost as a “DARK HORSE” candidate who QUIETLY rose to prominence in the days just before the conclave, having been made a cardinal-bishop JUST in February of THIS year. 

The Reverend James Bretzke, a theology professor at John Carroll University in Ohio, told USA Today this week that a diplomat was REQUIRED to replace Pope Francis, adding: “America’s image in the world simply is too powerful − and to be blunt, ugly.”.  Notably, Prevost was considered a candidate for the papacy, but his being an American was widely seen as disqualifying, as there had never been an American Pope. I strongly believe that this is by divine plan to bring together the union of the false prophet and the antichrist.

Could it also be coincidence that the United States will hold the G20 presidency thru 2026? Not to mention the inauguration of a new US president in 2029?

However, for those in Christ, there's hope. Jesus promises to rescue His church from the hour of testing, and Scripture assures us that ultimate victory belongs to Him. Amid this chaos, believers must stay grounded in God's Word, discerning the times and avoiding growing deceptions. Everyone should be prepared by studying end days so that you are aware of the signs and are not deceived. The turmoil of 2025 serves as a powerful reminder that the rapture is near, and Christ will soon return for His church. Now more than ever, the world needs the truth of the Gospel, as the days grow darker, and our Lord's return draws near.