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literal person of Christ, so shall these prophecies come to pass in a literal manner. Here is a list of some
of them:

1. Matthew 24:29-31 Prophecy written: During the first century. Jesus Christ will return as
Messiah over Israel to rule and reign in a Kingdom on earth, ruling from the capitol city of
Jerusalem.
2. 2 Peter 3:1-18 Prophecy written: During the first century. Jesus Christ will return unexpectantly.
3. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9 Prophecy written: About 50 AD. The “day of the Lord” will take people by
surprise. Isaiah 13:6-11 describe this day as a day when judgment and woes will be poured out
on the earth in preparation for the coming of Messiah’s kingdom.
4. Matthew 24:14 Prophecy written: During the first century. Before the Lord comes to rule and
reign, the Gospel will be preached to the entire world.
5. Matthew 24:32-35 Prophecy written: During the first century. The generation that sees the
budding of the “fig tree” is the generation that will observe the commencement of the end time
signs.
6. Matthew 24: 8 The Jewish Nation will experience a time called, “The time of Jacob’s Trouble”
(Jer. 30:7). This time would last 7 years.
7. Matthew 24:12, cf. 2 Tim 3: 1-5 The condition of the heart of mankind at the end of times is
described in detail.
8. Matthew 24:15 describes the “abomination of desolation” as described by Daniel the prophet
will take place in the temple building in Jerusalem.
9. Matthew 24:21 Describes a great tribulation period of 7 years and links this to the “Time of
Jacob’s Trouble.”
10. Isaiah 2:2-6 - With the end of the “times of the Gentiles” comes the Messianic Kingdom along
with the lifting of the curse on the earth.
11. Isaiah 35:1-10 - The desert in Israel will blossom as a rose and water will be plentiful.
12. Isaiah 49:8-13 - Israel will not hunger or thirst again.
13. Isaiah 65:18-25 Israel will have no enemies and men will live as long as redwood trees.
14. Rev. 12:7 - During “Jacob’s trouble” Satan will war with Michael (Israel’s protector).
15. Rev. 12:11 - There will be a time of great martyrdom where the saints shall lay down their lives
for Christ.
16. Rev. 12: 13-14 - A remnant of Israel shall be hidden and protected from harm by God.
17. 2 Thess. 2:3-4 A “man of sin” will be revealed who will take control of the entire world and force
every person to worship him.
18. Rev. 13 A powerful ruler will rise to authority in out of the old Roman Empire (Europe). He will
be granted satanic power for 7 years. It will take 3.5 years to rise to total authority over the
earth. He will kill all those who oppose him (v. 7). Once in power, he will cause all to worship
him and to take a physical mark of loyalty. He will have total control of the world’s economic
system so that those who refuse his mark shall not be able to purchase food or drink.
19. Rev. 19:19 - This powerful ruler will be defeated by the coming of the Messiah who will destroy
him by the word of his mouth. He will be cast “alive” into the lake of fire.

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