𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬

The Bible tells us about the last days. It gives us a sequence of events to watch for. To get this sequence, we have to rely on the principle of the second witness, which essentially connects one verse or idea with another. The second verse confirms we have understood the first one correctly. Using this principle, we can avoid speculation and thus may be rooted more in the truth. Let’s take a look at the roadmap for the end times with open hearts and minds. I am fairly certain that this roadmap is correct. We can at least approach the topic, gain insights, and hopefully prepare wisely.

𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟒:𝟒-𝟖; 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟐𝟏:𝟖-𝟏𝟏)

In the last days, deception will abound. Yeshua said that false prophets would arise, claiming His name, and sadly, lead many astray. This is not about false messiahs. Rather, the gist is that ideas and movements would distract people from the Torah. We’ve seen this happen many times, from misinformation or bad doctrines to charismatic leaders who push their followers away from the Torah, especially as they misinterpret the New Testament. This leads to spiritual confusion. We need to stay focused on pursuing the Torah and applying it to our lives as the Holy Spirit leads. We all require G-d’s guidance through prayer and Scripture if we hope to discern truth from lies.

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬 (𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟐𝟏:𝟗-𝟏𝟎; 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟒:𝟔-𝟕)

There will always be conflict, but the Lord spoke of a time when wars and threats would abound. Countries would clash and everything would seem increasingly unstable. This will feel overwhelming, and yet these threats are a prelude to redemption. G-d will shake everything, culture, mountains, languages, religion, financial systems, etc. to prepare for the arrival of His kingdom. Human peace is so fragile that we will earnestly seek G-d’s kingdom to be our home.

𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 (𝟏 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟓:𝟏-𝟑; 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝟗:𝟐𝟕)

At one point, people will say “Finally, we have peace and safety,” but that peace will be short-lived. Suddenly destruction will come crashing down. Some scholars believe this is tied to Daniel’s prophecy about the covenant with a “prince” that’s ultimately broken. People will be lulled to sleep, that is, into complacency. The “peace” will be a fleeting solution offered by the prince’s system or agreements. We must look past the alleged peace and continue to place our trust in G-d’s promises.

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝟐𝟏:𝟏𝟏; 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟔:𝟓-𝟔)

The world is experiencing an intensification of famines, earthquakes, and pestilences. These reflect the covenant curses found in the Torah. G-d warned that turning away from Him would bring these experiences. Yet even during the judgment, there will be moments of repentance and revival. Everything can and will be shaken except for G-d. We must focus on an intimate walk with the Father.

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟒:𝟗-𝟏𝟑; 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟏𝟔:𝟐)

We are going to face persecution, and perhaps even betrayal by our loved ones. Believers will be hated and hunted because of their faith. This is not a punishment, it’s a test. Gold is refined in fire. So too, our faith must be made stronger through the trials. Yeshua promised that if we endured to the end, we would be saved. This hope will sustain us, even during the darkest storms.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬 (𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝟏𝟑:𝟗-𝟏𝟑; 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝟐:𝟑𝟎-𝟑𝟏; 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟔:𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟒)

The heavens declare the glory of the Lord. The sun will darken, the moon turn red, and the stars will fall. These heavenly signs should not terrify us. They are established by G-d to fulfill prophecy. For the Jewish sages, these signs are a prelude to the Messianic age. For Christian scholars, they herald the return of the Messiah, Yeshua. Clearly, G-d is in complete control. The signs shouldn’t frighten us. They should wake us up to G-d sovereignty.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 (𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝟐𝟔:𝟏𝟗-𝟐𝟏; 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝟏𝟐:𝟐; 𝟏 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟒:𝟏𝟔-𝟏𝟕)

The dead in Messiah will rise first, and then we who remain will be gathered with Him in the clouds. This is the first resurrection - life defeats death! Isaiah and Daniel spoke about this moment and affirmed that G-d will bring life where there was once only death. But what if there is nothing left of the bones? Ezekiel saw that the dry bones were brought back to life. When it comes to what is best for His children, nothing is too difficult for the Father. We are invited to wait in faith that the Father has everything in control.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 (𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝟐:𝟐𝟖-𝟑𝟐; 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟐:𝟏𝟕-𝟐𝟏)

The Holy Spirit/Ruach HaKodesh will be poured out abundantly, empowering prophecy, dreams, and visions among all people. This spiritual awakening will experience the presence of G-d more than ever. The Jewish sages anticipate spiritual understanding will grow in just this way. It strengthens believers for the challenges ahead. G-d will not leave us unequipped.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝’𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡 (𝐙𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝟏:𝟏𝟒-𝟏𝟖; 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟔:𝟏𝟓-𝟏𝟕)

The Day of the Lord is a judgment day when G-d’s wrath flows out on the unrepentant. Zephaniah called it a day of distress and anguish. Revelation portrays people hiding from G-d’s face in terror. God is both merciful and just. Evil will not go unpunished. G-d’s judgment is right. We should not fear this day but rather trust in His plan.

𝐖𝐨𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 (𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝟓:𝟏𝟖-𝟐𝟎; 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝟐:𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟐)

We shouldn’t desire this day of Judgment, according to Amos. For the unrepentant, it is a day of horror, not triumph. We will have to look inwardly to examine our hearts and lives. Are we ready for judgment? The sages speak of awe and humility. They are right. We must realign ourselves to His Torah before it is too late. Remember, Noah built the ark before it started raining.

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐄𝐳𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝟓:𝟓-𝟏𝟕; 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝟐𝟔:𝟏𝟒-𝟑𝟑)

Sword, famine, wild beasts, and pestilence - these have always been G-d’s tools for judgment. These reflect the curses outlined in Leviticus. Rebellion against G-d always leads to devastation. Yet we still have hope. G-d’s goal isn’t destruction but a call to repentance. He loves the ones He disciplines and He desires restoration.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐄𝐳𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝟏𝟒:𝟏𝟐-𝟐𝟑; 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝟐𝟔:𝟐𝟏)

The prayers of the righteous have never stopped G-d’s judgment when a nation refuses to repent. All are held personally responsible. Intercession is very powerful but it cannot replace genuine repentance. G-d’s patience, though vast, has limits. We must return to Him while there is still time.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 (𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝟗:𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟕; 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟒:𝟏𝟓)

We conclude our journey with the confirmation and breaking of the covenant with many. This breaking leads to the rise of the abomination of desolation. It marks the beginning of the Great Tribulation, a time of tremendous suffering. Both Jewish and Christian scholars see this as a turning point in world history. Rebellion against G-d reaches its peak, and the Father’s judgment is poured out in full.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

This roadmap doesn’t scare us. Instead, it is a guide. G-d is serious about justice and mercy. Each step invites us to draw nearer to the Father, to repent, and to trust His promises. We must watch, pray, and live in a way that honors Him. The journey, though difficult, is filled with hope. G-d’s plan guides us to redemption, restoration, and the blessed return of our Messiah. We can walk this path together as we trust the One who holds all things in His hands.

B"H