TRIBULATION TIMELINE PART 3
YEARS 5 THROUGH 8
12 YEAR ALLEGORY
Luk 2:42 And when he was TWELVE years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Are there any other indications that the tribulation might be twelve (12) years long?
There is a fascinating story about when Jesus was a young boy in the Book of Luke:
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Luk 2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Luk 2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Luk 2:43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Luk 2:44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Luk 2:45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
Luk 2:46 And it came to pass, that after THREE DAYS they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
Luk 2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Do you believe in coincidence? I don’t, especially when it deals with stories about Jesus in the Bible. We often see that Biblical stories are allegorical, meaning they foreshadow future events. First, if you read this blog, you know that I believe three (3) days signifies that Jesus Christ will return on the third day.
2Pe 3:8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Therefore, the beginning of the third millennia (the THIRD DAY) from the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ also signals His second coming. We read in the story of Luke that Jesus’ parents celebrated the Passover every year in Jerusalem. Why did Jesus tarry in the temple for THREE DAYS when He was twelve (12) years old? Why not when He was seven (7) years old? Why not when He was thirteen (13) years old? Why not when He was twenty (20) years old?
In the Bible, we see that the number twelve (12) is extremely significant. There are twelve months (moons) in a year. Jacob had twelves sons and consequently there were twelve tribes of Israel. There were twelve disciples. In the Book of Revelation, the New Jerusalem has twelve gates made out of twelve pearls. The tree of life bears twelve kinds of fruits.
I believe twelve (12) years signifies “SPIRITUAL” maturity. It also represents God’s divine government.
Mat 19:28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon TWELVE thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
It is my contention that the tribulation period is not primarily meant as a time to punish the world, but it is primarily meant as a time for the Church to reach maturation. Should the saints of God be tried and tested for twelve years in order to prepare them to govern the earth during the millennium and during Christ’s reign for the last thousand years, or during God’s last thousand year “day” (God’s Sabbath)?
Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Rom 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Rom 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in TRIBULATIONS also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Rom 5:4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Rom 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
We see that tribulation is a process that eventually allows GOD’S love to be shed abroad in our hearts. Isn’t love the most important attribute of a King and Priest of God?
2Th 1:3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
2Th 1:4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
FAMINE AND DROUGHT
FALL 2021 – FALL 2022
2 Baruk 27:7 And in the fifth part famine and the withholding of rain. Eth CEPHER Bible.
Usually, war and starvation go hand in hand because the normal cycles of planting and reaping are radically disrupted.
Rev 6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.
Rev 6:6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
I hope that you will read my blog article: BEHOLD A BLACK HORSE and you will make the appropriate preparations.
http://www.motsog.com/fundamentals/behold-a-black-horse
There will be drought conditions all over the world, and food production will be greatly reduced. A “penny” in the New Testament was a Roman denarius and was about equal to a day’s wages. Therefore, people will be reduced to a bare survival level of existence. It will probably be wise to be mostly, or entirely, self-sufficient by this time. You might want to have a small piece of property far away from large population centers. You also might want to look into “aquaponics” or some other type of intensive food production method.
http://www.motsog.com/fundamentals/friendly-aquaponics-book
Pro 22:3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
This may be the beginning of a great seven (7) year world-wide drought similar to the drought experienced by Egypt during the reign of Joseph. I believe there are people, like Joseph, who God will give resources in the natural realm to prepare for these severe famine conditions.
Gen 41:30 And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;
Gen 41:31 And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.
I also believe that the seven (7) year famine during the time of the prophet Elisha is an allegory of the last days. I believe there will be people, like Elisha, who God will give “supernatural” resources to allow them to endure the seven years of famine.
2Ki 8:1 Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.