Grace Fellowship Church www.gracedoctrine.org
Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard
Thursday Oct. 4, 2007
Memory Verse2 Peter 1:19, “And so we have the prophetic word made more
sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a
dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in
your hearts.”
The Upper Room Discourse
John 13-16
John 13:3Resurrection, Ascension
and Session
John 13:3c, "… and was going back to
God."
The Session of Christ related to the Rapture of
the Church
(continued)
Doctrine of Prophecy Fulfilled
Christ's First Coming and Return
Dan 9:24-27
Dan 9:24c) "To seal up vision and
prophecy and to anoint the Most Holy."
The last or 70th week which culminates in our
Lord’s return.
The month is indicated in the Jewish Feast of
Atonement in the month of Tishri.
The year may be found in Ezekiel 4:4-8.
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Left Side = (Israel) Northern Israel - 390 daysRight Side = (Judah) Southern Israel - + 40 daysTotal years in Exile - 430 days
1 day = 1 year = 430 years.
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Left Side = (Israel) Northern Israel - 390 daysRight Side = (Judah) Southern Israel - + 40 daysTotal years in Exile - 430 days
1 day = 1 year = 430 years
In Babylonian Captivity 70 years so 430 - 70 = 360 years left.
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Left Side = (Israel) Northern Israel - 390 daysRight Side = (Judah) Southern Israel - + 40 daysTotal years in Exile - 430 days
1 day = 1 year = 430 years
In Babylonian Captivity 70 years so 430 - 70 = 360 years left.
Lev 26:18, 21, 24, 28 - Because of disobedience, multiply discipline times 7.
Josephus "The Antiquities of the Jews", Book 11, Chapter 1, Section 3,
“When Cyrus had said this to the
Israelites (i.e. go back and rebuild the Temple), the rulers of the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, with the Levites
and priests, went in haste to Jerusalem; yet did many of them stay at Babylon, as not willing to leave their possessions.”
Ezek 5:16,“Then I will also intensify the famine upon you and break the staff of bread.”
"Breaking the staff of bread" speaks to our Lord
being cutoff from His people. Compare John
6:35, 48 with Dan 9:26.
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Left Side = (Israel) Northern Israel - 390 daysRight Side = (Judah) Southern Israel - + 40 daysTotal years in Exile - 430 days
1 day = 1 year = 430 years
In Babylonian Captivity 70 years so 430 - 70 = 360 years left.
Lev 26:18, 21, 24, 28 - Because of disobedience, multiply discipline times 7.
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Left Side = (Israel) Northern Israel - 390 daysRight Side = (Judah) Southern Israel - + 40 daysTotal years in Exile - 430 days
1 day = 1 year = 430 years
In Babylonian Captivity 70 years so 430 - 70 = 360 years left.
Lev 26:18, 21, 24, 28 - Because of disobedience, multiply discipline times 7.
360 years x 7 = 2,520 years
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Left Side = (Israel) Northern Israel - 390 daysRight Side = (Judah) Southern Israel - + 40 daysTotal years in Exile - 430 days
1 day = 1 year = 430 years
In Babylonian Captivity 70 years so 430 - 70 = 360 years left.
Lev 26:18, 21, 24, 28 - Because of disobedience, multiply discipline times 7.
360 years x 7 = 2,520 years
2,520 years x 360 days/yr. = 907,200 days
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Spring 536 BC was the end of Babylonian captivity
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Spring 536 BC was the end of Babylonian captivity
907,200 days divided by 365.25 (Julian Calendar) = 2,483.8 years
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Spring 536 BC was the end of Babylonian captivity
907,200 days divided by 365.25 (Julian Calendar) = 2,483.8 years
536 BC to 1 BC = 536 years1 AD to 1948 AD = 1948 years
536 + 1948 = 2,484 years
Ezekiel Prophecy of Second Coming (Ezk 4:4-8)
Spring 536 BC was the end of Babylonian captivity
907,200 days divided by 365.25 (Julian Calendar) = 2,483.8 years
536 BC to 1 BC = 536 years1 AD to 1948 AD = 1948 years
536 + 1948 = 2,484 years On May 18, 1948 Israel signed its declaration of Independence.(End of discipline and exile).
The final part of this calculation is noted in
Mat 24:32-35.
In Biblical terms a generation can mean either
40 years or 70 years.
70 is the product of two perfect numbers, 7 and 10.
7 represents spiritual perfection, 10 represents
perfect divine order. Their product signifies
intensification of each.
"Seventy signifies perfect spiritual order carried out
with all spiritual power and significance."
(E.W. Bullinger, “Number in Scripture”, pg. 270)
70 Related to Jerusalem
70 Related to Jerusalem1) Our Lord: Luke 9:51,
with 10:1, 17
70 Related to Jerusalem1) Our Lord: Luke 9:51,
with 10:1, 172) The Sabbath: Jer 25:11,
with 2 Chron 36:15-21
70 Related to Jerusalem1) Our Lord: Luke 9:51,
with 10:1, 172) The Sabbath: Jer 25:11,
with 2 Chron 36:15-213) Discipline - 70 x 7:
Dan 9:24
Jerusalem is the place of our Lord's return.
Zech 14:4-8
Zech 14:4, “In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east;
and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the
mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south.
…8And in that day living waters will flow out of Jerusalem…”
From 1948 AD to the coming of our Lord to
Tabernacle amongst man, 1948 + 70 = the year 2018.
Subtract the 7 year Tribulation, and the
Rapture could occur as late as the year 2011.
Heb 11:6,“And without faith it is
impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God
must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”
Jer 29:13,“You will seek Me and
find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
606 BC
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
606 BC536 BC
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple
70 yrs.
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
606 BC536 BC
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized
70 yrs.
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
606 BC536 BC
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized516 BC Temple completed
70 yrs.
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
606 BC536 BC
445 BC
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized516 BC Temple completed445 BC Artaxerxes decrees walls rebuilt
70 yrs.
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
606 BC536 BC
445 BC397 BC
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized516 BC Temple completed445 BC Artaxerxes decrees walls rebuilt397 BC City rebuilding completed, Book of Malachi completed
70 yrs.
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
49 yrs.7 x 7
606 BC536 BC
445 BC397 BC
32 AD
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized516 BC Temple completed445 BC Artaxerxes decrees walls rebuilt397 BC City rebuilding completed, Book of Malachi completed32 AD Christ (Messiah enters Jerusalem) as King and then cut off
70 yrs.
(Silent Yrs.)
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
49 yrs.7 x 7
434 yrs.62 x 7
606 BC536 BC
445 BC397 BC
32 AD
1948AD
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized516 BC Temple completed445 BC Artaxerxes decrees walls rebuilt397 BC City rebuilding completed, Book of Malachi completed32 AD Christ (Messiah enters Jerusalem) as King and then cut off1948 AD Israel re-gathered, becomes nation, Eze 4:4-6
70 yrs.
(Church Age)(Silent Yrs.)
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
49 yrs.7 x 7
434 yrs.62 x 7
606 BC536 BC
445 BC397 BC
32 AD
1948AD
2018AD
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized516 BC Temple completed445 BC Artaxerxes decrees walls rebuilt397 BC City rebuilding completed, Book of Malachi completed32 AD Christ (Messiah enters Jerusalem) as King and then cut off1948 AD Israel re-gathered, becomes nation, Eze 4:4-6
by 2018 AD (potential) Second Coming of Messiah
70 yrs.
(Church Age) (Mil.)(Silent Yrs.)
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
49 yrs.7 x 7
434 yrs.62 x 7
606 BC536 BC
445 BC397 BC
32 AD
1948AD
2018AD
2011AD
606 BC Nebuchadnezzar takes Israel captive 536 BC Cyrus decrees Jews to return to Jerusalem rebuild temple520 BC Temple project revitalized516 BC Temple completed445 BC Artaxerxes decrees walls rebuilt397 BC City rebuilding completed, Book of Malachi completed32 AD Christ (Messiah enters Jerusalem) as King and then cut off1948 AD Israel re-gathered, becomes nation, Eze 4:4-6by 2011 AD (potential) Rapture of the Churchby 2018 AD (potential) Second Coming of Messiah
70 yrs. 7 yrs.Tribulation
(Church Age) (Mil.)(Silent Yrs.)
Messiah Prophecy Timeline
49 yrs.7 x 7
434 yrs.62 x 7
Rev 22:20,“He who testifies to these
things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen.
Come, Lord Jesus.”
Grace Fellowship ChurchThursday, October 4, 2007
Tape # 07-072
The Ascension and Session of Our Lord, Part 49
Prophecy of Christ’s Return, Part 8 Upper Room Discourse, Part 122
Ezek 4:4-8; Lev 26:18; Mat 24:32-35
James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2007