The Temple Desecration.

About the middle of the tribulation a series of crises and phenomenal events are predicted to occur virtually simultaneously.

The most cataclysmic episode will be the fatal slaying of the great Global Leader by one sweep of an assassin`s sword. The world will be stunned. Governments will be in a quandary. He who everyone regarded as an invincible charismatic leader was dead. The one who alone had the practical solutions for all the international problems, had perished. The loss to the world can never be estimated. Every television program will be pre-empted to cover every facet of his `lying in state` in full regalia.

Suddenly to the amazement of the entire world, in dramatic fashion,

`...he who was wounded by the sword came to life.` (Rev. 13: 14)

How this counterfeit resurrection will be accomplished, it certainly will galvanize and fascinate the entire world. Immediately he will create an incredible sensation. The universal expression of every nationality, class and creed will be:

`Who is like this man, who can equal his miraculous accomplishments?`

His triumph will be complete, the whole world can conceive of no one like him. They will hail him as their Messiah indeed. Men, woman and children will be so captivated and entranced by his supernatural qualities and powers, that they will render him complete and willing homage.

He quickly assumes complete political control of every nation. Motivated and empowered by Satan he will take dominion and authority as absolute dictator. All opposition will be crushed and broken ruthlessly and mercilessly.

To establish this new era of homage to the Global Leader a `statue that speaks` will be set up in the Holy Place in the temple in Jerusalem.

The false prophet will order people to set up this image in honour of the Global Leader -....`telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived.` (Rev. 13: 14) The daily sacrifices are taken away and people are to worship this image of the Global leader.

This desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem occurs in the month of Tammuz, the month when Israel mourns the destruction of its temple. Then on the 10th day the image is set up at the altar in the Temple and the Lord`s words are fulfilled.

`Therefore when you see the `abomination of desolation` spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the Holy Place.......flee...` (Matt. 24: 15 & 16)