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Proof that the 70^th week is designated for Israel

Proof 7 – Israel, Not The Church, Is The Theme Of Revelation

The fact that Rev. 1:1 - 3:22 deals only with the church on earth, and Rev. 4-19 deals with Israel gives us another proof of a rapture of the church and O.T. saints before the tribulation. Every individual is identified and recognized by his own features and characteristics. Even so, in this case a body of individuals is identified by its many features, characteristics, and peculiarities.

If the church is seen on earth and is being dealt with by God during the tribulation in chapters 4-19 in the book of Revelation, then we must see its earmarks. But they are not to be found there. The terms “church” and “churches” are not found once in this part of the book of Revelation. On the other hand, there are evidences of Israel everywhere in this section. And this fact is most striking: Israel is not mentioned at all in Rev. 1:1 - 3:22 which deals only with the church on earth. This fact shows that the two different institutions are dealt with in different parts of the book of Revelation: first, the church, comprised of both JEW and GENTILE, until its rapture in Rev. 1:1 - 3:22; then Israel after the rapture of the church, in Rev. 4:1 - 22:5.act shows that the two different institutions are dealt with in different parts of the book of Revelation: first, the church, comprised of both JEW and GENTILE, until its rapture in Rev. 1:1 - 3:22; then Israel after the rapture of the church, in Rev. 4:1 - 22:5.

The Hebrew Character of Revelation After Rev. 1-3

1. The word “Lamb” is used of Christ 27 times after Rev. 1-3 (which deals with the church age) and not once in these first three chapters of the book. It is never used by Paul in his epistles to the churches; and outside the book of Revelation it is used only in Jn. 1:29, 36; Acts 8:32; 1 Pet. 1:19. The Lamb is the antitype of all Jewish sacrifices.

2. “The Lion of the tribe of Judah” and “the Root of David” (Rev. 5:5) show a Jewish connection.

3. The 144,000 of Rev. 7:1-8; 9:4; 12:5; 14:1-5 are Jewish as well as the woman and her remnant.

4. The events of the seals, trumpets, and vials are a partial repetition of the plagues in Egypt which took place at a time when the Gentiles were seeking to destroy Israel (Rev. 6:1 - 19:21).

5. The tribulation of Rev. 6:1 - 19:21 concerns Israel in particular (see Chapter 2).

6. Daniel’s 70th week will be fulfilled in Rev. 6:1 - 19:21 which definitely concerns “thy people” (Israel) and “thy city” (Jerusalem) as indicated in Dan. 9:24-27. The middle and last 31/2 years of this Week are mentioned many times in connection with Israel but not in connection with the church (Dan. 7:21, 25; 9:27; 12:1-7; Mt. 24:15-22; Rev. 11:1-12; 12:5, 14; 13:5).

7. The ministry of the angel around the altar (Rev. 8:2-5) and the horns of the altar (Rev. 9:13; 11:1; 14:19; 16:7) are familiar only to Israel.

8. The temple and its worship, the altar, the court of the Gentiles, the Holy City, olive trees, the candlesticks (Rev. 11:4), the ark of the covenant (Rev. 11:1-19; Zech. 4:14; Mal. 4:5-6) and other details here are Jewish—not details related to church worship.

9. “The kingdoms of this world” becoming those of God and of Christ is strictly Jewish in prediction and in fulfillment, being mentioned hundreds of times in the Jewish O.T. as well as in the N.T. (Lk. 1:32-33; Acts 1:6-7; Rev. 11:15, etc.).

10. The dragon, the beast, and the false prophet (Rev. 13:1 - 19:21) are referred to many times in Jewish prophecies in O.T. books whereas the church is not once mentioned as being here when these prophecies are being fulfilled.

11. Michael (Rev. 12:7-12) is truly Jewish as he is the prince of Israel (Dan. 10:13-31; 12:1-9). He is never mentioned in connection with the church.

12. Literal Babylon of Rev. 14:8; 16:17-21; 18:1-24 is solely a Jewish reference and the predictions will be fulfilled when many other Jewish predictions are fulfilled (Isa. 13-14; Zech. 5; Jer. 50-51). Babylon was the place where Israel was held captive for many years (Jer. 25).

13. Armageddon of Rev. 19 is Jewish (Zech. 14:1-14).

THE PROPHETIC TIMELINE

PLEASE NOTE THE 70 WEEKS ARE DIVIDED INTO 3 PARTS

A. SEVEN WEEKS OR 49 YEARS - THIS COVERS THE RE-BUILDING OF JERUSALEM IN TROUBLED TIMES---49 YEARS. (already fulfilled)

B. SIXTY TWO WEEKS (62 WEEKS or 434 years) – THIS COVERS THE END OF THE 49 WEEKS TO THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY OF JESUS INTO JERUSALEM BEFORE HIS CRUCIFIXION (already fulfilled)

C. ONE WEEK OR 7 YEARS REMAIN – THIS IS THE TRIBULATION PERIOD STILL TO COME!!!!

49+434+7= 490 YEARS

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