“The Midpoint Confrontation
When Man Exalts Himself, God Responds in Power”
1. Israel’s National Restoration (Ezekiel 36–37)
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Israel regathered in unbelief (1948).
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Dry bones prophecy fulfilled in national rebirth.
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Spiritual awakening still future — to occur after great shaking (Ezek. 37:14).
2. The 7-Year Covenant with Many (Daniel 9:27)
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Antichrist confirms a peace covenant with Israel and “many” nations.
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Israel lives under false peace — trusting in political safety instead of divine covenant.
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“They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.” (Jeremiah 6:14; cf. Ezekiel 13:10).
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This begins the 70th Week of Daniel.
3. First 3½ Years — The Era of False Peace and Global Witness
🌿 The Two Olive Trees and Two Candlesticks (Revelation 11:3–4)
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Represent the Gentile Church and Messianic Jews, anointed to testify of Christ.
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Their unified witness fulfills Romans 11 — “the root and the grafted branches” together.
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Empowered evangelism sweeps the earth (Matthew 24:14; Joel 2:28–32).
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The 144,000 Jewish witnesses (Revelation 7) serve as catalytic messengers.
🕊️ Temple Rebuilt and Covenant Strengthened
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Temple worship restored under Antichrist’s political cover.
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Israel thrives economically — exporting gas, minerals, and technology.
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The world admires Israel’s stability and wealth, unaware of looming judgment.
4. The Midpoint — The Abomination of Desolation (Daniel 9:27b; Matthew 24:15)
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Antichrist enters the rebuilt Temple and proclaims himself as God (2 Thessalonians 2:3–4).
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This act fulfills Satan’s ancient desire: “I will be like the Most High.” (Isaiah 14:14).
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God, who declared, “My glory will I not give to another” (Isaiah 42:8), now rises in judgment.
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The “man of sin” crosses the divine line — triggering the wrath of God.
5. The Gog–Magog Invasion (Ezekiel 38–39)
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Occurs in the middle of the 7-year period, after Israel’s false peace is shattered.
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Motivated by greed (Ezekiel 38:12): to take spoil — gas, technology, and mineral wealth.
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Coalition led by Gog (Russia) with Persia (Iran), Togarmah (Turkey), and others.
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As the Antichrist claims deity, God demonstrates His supremacy:
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“Fire, hail, brimstone, earthquake” — direct divine warfare.
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Nations recognize His glory; Israel witnesses God’s intervention firsthand.
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This invasion is the earthly sign of heaven’s response to the Antichrist’s blasphemy.
6. The Pre-Wrath Rapture (Immediately After the Abomination & Invasion)
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As the Antichrist enthrones himself, persecution of saints peaks (Matthew 24:21–22).
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“Immediately after the tribulation of those days” (Matthew 24:29–31) — cosmic signs appear.
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The 6th Seal opened — the sun darkened, moon as blood; men hide from the face of the Lamb (Revelation 6:12–17).
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The Rapture occurs here — at the midpoint — just before the wrath of God begins.
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The faithful are “caught up” (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).
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The dead in Christ rise first; the living saints join them in the air.
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The Church and believing remnant of Israel are removed together — no believer left behind.
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7. Heavenly Events After the Rapture (While Wrath Unfolds Below)
✨ The BEMA Judgment of Believers
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Rewards distributed for faithful service (1 Corinthians 3:12–15; 2 Corinthians 5:10).
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Crowns of life, righteousness, and glory given.
💍 The Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7–9)
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The glorified Church, now united with Christ, celebrates eternal union.
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Meanwhile, the wrath of God is poured out on earth.
8. Earthly Events: The Wrath of God Begins (Trumpet & Bowl Judgments)
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The 7th Seal introduces the wrath (Revelation 8–9; 15–16).
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Earth suffers famine, plague, cosmic disturbances, and war.
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Humanity refuses repentance — “they repented not” (Revelation 9:20–21; 16:9–11).
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Babylon (religious and commercial system) collapses (Revelation 17–18).
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Global coalition prepares for the Battle of Armageddon.
9. The Second Coming of Christ (Revelation 19:11–21)
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Christ descends with His glorified saints — heaven opens.
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The Beast and False Prophet are cast alive into the Lake of Fire.
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Israel’s national repentance and cleansing follow (Zechariah 12:10; Ezekiel 39:29).
10. The Millennial Reign of Christ (Revelation 20:1–6)
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Satan bound for 1,000 years.
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Christ reigns from Jerusalem; the saints co-reign with Him.
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The knowledge of the Lord fills the earth (Isaiah 11:9).
11. The Final Judgment & Eternal State (Revelation 20:11–22:5)
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Satan’s final rebellion crushed.
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Great White Throne Judgment.
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New Heaven and New Earth — eternal fellowship with God and the Lamb.
🔔 Summary of Divine Chronology (as you’ve affirmed in past studies):
| Prophetic Sequence | Timing | Key Scriptural Events |
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| First 3½ years | False Peace & Evangelism | Two Olive Trees witness (Rev. 11:3–6) |
| Midpoint | Abomination of Desolation | Antichrist claims deity; Gog invasion; God responds |
| Pre-Wrath Rapture | Immediately after midpoint | Saints caught up before wrath |
| Second 3½ years | Wrath of God & Destruction of Babylon | Trumpet & Bowl judgments |
| Second Coming | End of 7 years | Christ returns with His saints |
| Millennial Kingdom | After Second Coming | 1,000-year reign of Christ |
| Eternal State | Forever | New Heaven and New Earth |
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