Tribulation Woes Continued

OUTLINE:

REVIEW: THE HORRORS OF THE TRIBULATION & SATANIC ACTIVITY

I. THE START OF INTENSE PERSECUTION FOR THE JEWS

A. THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION IS SET UP

II. THIS IS A TIME OF GREAT URGENCY (14-18)

A. FLEE IMMEDIATELY (14B)

B. LIFE OVER MATERIAL INTERESTS (15-16)

C. TRAVEL WILL BE DIFFICULT & DANGEROUS (17-18)

III. UNPRECEDENTED AFFLICTION WILL COME (19-20)

A. NO EQUALS IN HISTORY / NEVER DUPLICATED AGAIN

1. Time of Jacob's trouble (Jer. 30:6).

a. Israel's enemies will be many (Psa. 83) – inspired by Satan!

b. Double punishment for sin (Deu. 8:1-5; Isa. 40:1)

B. GOD'S PRESERVATION OF A REMNANT

1. He shortened the tribulation in eternity past (20).

2. The angel Michael comes to Israel's defense (Daniel 12:1)

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: (Daniel 12:1)

a. Daniel 10

b. Jude 9 & Revelation 12