Are we living in the last days? Most Christians would say, yes, absolutely. So, since most believe we're nearing the end of time when signs and wonders are expected to abound, in what time period would you assume the following would take place? A vision of chariots and armed squadrons in the heavens; a sword of fire hanging over Rome, the temple door that took 20 men to move it, opening by itself; and a great noise comprised of many voices saying, "Let us remove hence." 21st century or the 1st century? Did you know that all of these amazing wonders occurred in AD 66?
I just finished listening to G.A. Henty's For the Temple, a fictional story based upon the historical record of Israel beginning just before the war broke out between the Jews and the Romans in the AD 60s. After 12 hours assimilating this amazing history, it's fascinating how perfectly this period fit the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation.
I just finished listening to G.A. Henty's For the Temple, a fictional story based upon the historical record of Israel beginning just before the war broke out between the Jews and the Romans in the AD 60s. After 12 hours assimilating this amazing history, it's fascinating how perfectly this period fit the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation.
After years of not understanding how it was possible for the first three verses of the Revelation, "things that MUST take place shorty...for the time is near" (Rev 1:1;3), to have in fact taken place shortly, this serves as a poignant reminder of God's timely fulfillment. Most Christians are either unaware of these things or have chosen to ignore them as though they never happened.
I captured an audio snippet, added a few images and created the video below. The reason I chose this particular section was due to the last 30 seconds which are captivating.
The unusual signs and wonders reported by Josephus, Tacitus, Eusebius, Yosippon, and Hegesippus would be quite puzzling were it not for their connection to the events expected to close out the Olivet Discourse. Sadly, most Christians are not only unaware of these strange occurrences and their revelance to Bible prophecy, but they are also ignorant (as I was) of Palestine's historical record between AD 60 and AD 70.
If you'd like to know more about what these things might have meant, click on the following pdf's. "Let us remove hence": chart; quotes; notes; article; and more. And if you'd be interested in some lectures highlighting the historical context that surrounded the New Testament writings, I highly recommend the Ed Stevens' podcasts.
If you'd like to know more about what these things might have meant, click on the following pdf's. "Let us remove hence": chart; quotes; notes; article; and more. And if you'd be interested in some lectures highlighting the historical context that surrounded the New Testament writings, I highly recommend the Ed Stevens' podcasts.
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