Revelation Lesson 26

Scenario of Events - An Overview

Still under point B. The Major Events associated with the Tribulation Period.

4. There will be a rise of a false religious system - world church Rev 17

5. Note: During the period of the tribulation, both halves, there will be a proclamation of the gospel. Mt 24:14

6. Pouring out of the Seal judgments Rev 6

7. The separation of the 144K witnesses; Rev 7; 14:1-5

8. Before the midpoint Gog and his allies invade Palestine from the north. Ezk 38-39

9. Abomination of desolation is established in the Temple.

- GWD breaks his treaty with Israel; shuts down sacrificial worship. Dan 9:27

10. Satan is cast out of heaven; no longer has access to accuse the believer before the throne of God. Rev 12:12-17.

- It is at this time that he gives his power to energize the GWD. Rev 13:4-5

- results in increased pressure on Israel. Seal #5; Trumpet #5

11. The Trumpet judgments Rev 8-9

12. Two Witnesses - Rev 11:3-13

13. Pouring out of the Bowl Judgments - Rev 16:1-12

14. Armageddon Campaign - Rev 16:13-16; 19:17-21

15. Destruction of the Beast, his armies, the false prophet.

- into the lake of fire Rev 19:20-21; Dan 7:26; 2:34-35

16. Return of the Christ the Messiah; Mt 24:27-30; Rev 19:11-16

17. Number of important events occur at the time of Christ's Return:

a. Resurrection of O.T. saints and tribulation martyrs Dan 12:2,13; Rev 20:4

b. Spiritual restoration/cleansing of Israel Zech 12:10-13:1

c. Judgment of the nations; Mt 25:31-46 related to how they treated Israel

d. Satan was bound in the abyss for 1000 years Rev 20:1-3

- will be released and instigates a revolt 20:7-9

C. Millennium

1. Rule and Reign of Christ established; Rev 20:4

2. The land promised will be given to them and they will not be uprooted. Amos 9:13-15 Peace and Prosperity realized as never before.

3. Millennial Temple is in operation Ezek 40-47

4. The New Covenant with Israel is fulfilled Jer 31:31-34; Ezk 11:19-20; 36:25-32.

5. Righteousness and Justice prevails Isa 9:7; 11:4; Jer 23:5-6

6. During this time resurrected saints will rule with Him.

OT Saints over the 12 Tribes of Israel Mt 19:28;

C/A Saints: 2 Tim 2:12; Rev 5:10; 20:6

7. Jerusalem becomes the capitol of the world; God's holy mountain.

Jer 3:17; Micah 4:1-2; Zech 8:2-3

D. At the End of the Millennium

1. Satan released from the abyss; Rev 20:7;

- he deceives the nations; 20:8.

- Initiates an attack on Jerusalem; 20:9a

- These armies are destroyed by fire; 20:9b

2. Satan cast into the lake of fire; 20:10 to join the GWD and the false Prophet.

3. Satan's evil angels will be judged (1 Cor 6:3)

4. The wicked dead (UB's) are resurrected (2nd resurrection) Dan 12:2b; John 5:29b

5. Great White Throne Judgment; all the resurrected UB"s are judged Rev 20:11-14;

- Then they will be cast into the lake of fire Rev 20:14-15; 21:8

E. Eternity

1. The present heavens and the earth are demolished. Rev 21:1; 2 Pet 3:10

2. New heavens and earth are created Rev 21:1; Isa 65:17; 66:22

3. New Jerusalem descends to the New Earth. Rev 21:2; 10-27.

4. Christ rules for eternity. Dan 7:13-14; Lk 1:32-33; Rev 11:15