Welcome back to the podcast! Today, Jen, Lauren, and Tassy are continuing their series on the end times by walking through the script of the Tribulation. Rather than getting bogged down in every minor detail, the team looks at this period as a series of movie scenes, pointing out the moments that make you stop and say, "Wait, that's in the Bible?".

In this episode, we cover:

• Why is it "Great"?: The term Great Tribulation was coined by Jesus in Matthew 24. It is described as "great" because nothing in human history, not the Black Plague, the Holocaust, or even the Flood, will compare to the intensity of God’s wrath during this time.
• The Removal of the Restrainer: We discuss the mysterious "Restrainer" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2. The hosts share their perspective that this restrainer is the Holy Spirit working through the Church; once the Church is raptured, the global "atmosphere" shifts, allowing evil to escalate.
• The Hero Who Isn't: The Antichrist enters the scene not as a monster, but as a charismatic, brilliant diplomat who "solves" global crises and establishes a counterfeit peace.
• The Third Temple: Prophecy requires a future temple in Jerusalem. We discuss the current efforts in Israel to prepare for this Third Temple and how the Antichrist will eventually enter it to demand global worship, an event Jesus called the Abomination of Desolation.
• The Two Witnesses: Two bold prophets will proclaim truth in Jerusalem for three and a half years, performing miracles similar to those of Elijah and Moses. The Bible describes how the entire world will watch them die and even exchange gifts in celebration of their demise, a feat that seemed impossible in 80 AD but is easily explained by modern smartphones and social media.
• A Sequence of Judgments: We walk through the "movie scenes" of the seals, trumpets, and bowls, including hail fire, a "burning mountain" hitting the sea (possibly a meteor or volcano), bitter water, and demonic creatures.
• 144,000 Jewish Evangelists: After the Church is gone, 12,000 people from each tribe of Israel are saved and sealed by God to serve as radical witnesses to the world during the Tribulation.
• The Battle of Armageddon: This is not a prolonged military struggle. When the nations gather to fight, Jesus returns on a white horse and defeats evil instantly with the sword of His mouth... the literal Word of God.

Our Challenge to You

The goal of studying these events isn't to figure out the identity of the Antichrist, but to know your Shepherd’s voice. This week, seek to deepen your relationship with Jesus so that you won't be susceptible to modern deceptions or counterfeits. Ask yourself: if Jesus came back today, would I recognize His voice?.

Resources & Links

• John Bevere: The King is Coming
• Frank Turek: Examining the Evidence for the Destruction of Jericho and youtube video An Archaeological Bible Study with Frank Turek
• Alan DiDio: They Lied to You About the Rapture.
• Logos Bible Software: An incredible study tool with AI features to help you dig deeper. Use our link to sign up for Logos. You get a 30 day free trial and $10 off your purchase. If you sign, up we get a credit to our account so we can purchase more resources.
• Scripture to Study: Matthew 24, 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 7-19, and Daniel 9.

Grab your favorite cool beverage and join us as we remind ourselves that, in the end, it is Jesus over everything, always!