The Wedding Feast

[Marilyn C]

3 hours ago, AdHoc said:

 

 

My two cents worth. I include @Dennis1209.

Man has got himself into a lot of trouble with God, and so we tend to think of God as a judging God. Without taking away God's righteousness and His abhorrence for sin, we have to say that God really had His creature's well-being at heart. After creating the earth and making it habitable in 6 days, God, without anybody prompting Him, put man in Eden. Man's first duty was to eat. When man brought a whole mountain of troubles on his head, God initiated a way out starting with one man whose Seed would be to the blessing of all the families on earth - Abraham. The final, gruesome, but glorious act, is that God, at huge cost to Himself and His Son, sent his Son to His death so that men could be blessed.

Jerusalem will be shortly the political and religious Capital of the world. The imposter - the Beast, forsakes Rome and sets himself up in Jerusalem. He is vanquished by Another Man - Jesus. The third Temple, in which the Beast will ensconce himself. although it is called Gods Temple (2nd Thess.2:4), is not fit for our Lord Jesus because the Jews will not build it in accordance with His finished Work on the cross. They will build it according to Moses'/Solomon's/Zerubbabel's pattern. Ezekiel's Temple is the House of Emmanuel when He returns.

When our Lord Jesus cleansed the Temple the record in Mark adds a thought. It reads in Mark 11:17;

17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Now, we know from Zechariah 14:16 that any survivor of the massive army that was called to Armageddon must go up annually at the Feast of Tabernacles. But the Lord's heart is bigger than that. We tend to think of the Temple as a dangerous place because a holy God lives there, and we are profane. But here is God's heart. Here is God's purpose to have a dwelling among men. Isaiah 2:1-5 reads concerning the millennium;

1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. 4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. 5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

So also Joel 3:18 and Micah 4:1.

God's first building was a Garden. It was a place that a holy God could meet with His creature - man. That was spoiled by sin. But God's heart is longing for His man in fellowship. So he created a Tabernacle and lived behind a curtain. God's House was in Israel, and through Israel He could expect proper service. But His desire was broader than just Israel.

Jumping forward to the Messianic age (Millennium), we see the above references for THE INFIDEL to visit, pray in and be enlightened in the House of God. And if this be the case, what shall we hope to find in the eternal state? Nothing different! Revelation 21 has the Nations dwelling on earth - for every man is resurrected. These men seek satisfaction and blessing. These are to be found in the presence of God; 11 "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore" (Ps 16:11)

You see, nothing changes from the Millennium to the New Earth! God has caused a House to be built to satisfy Himself - the Church - a spiritual House for God Who is a Spirit. But Jesus, Emmanuel and Son of God is also Son of MAN and He is also King of the Jews. That is, His rightful place is Jerusalem. And since He is a Man, he needs a House to keep the rain off His head. But it should also be a House that is WORTHY of its Occupant! So God causes a House to be made "by hands" for Emmanuel - Jesus, IN JERUSALEM from which all blessing emanate through the whole earth - a House for MAN's pleasure.

But the immediate objection is that God does not live in a House "made with hands" (Act.7:48). True, but God has given the earth to MEN. The emphasis is not on Christ's Deity. It focuses on His HUMANITY. How do we know? By the SIX Time use of the title "THE LAMB" in connection with New Jerusalem. And the seventh is that the Bride and Wife of the Lamb is displayed - men. The Lord said in the opening verse of Revelation that He would show His servants by "signs". And the greatest and most comprehensive sign in Revelation is New Jerusalem. She is a sign of God's plan CONSUMMATED.

It takes a book to fully explain New Jerusalem, but for the Nations' sake it is God's dwelling and God's expression ON EARTH. And the Nations seek God's presence, pleasures, blessing and light there. And the Nations, having been raised at the White Throne, are all in their resurrected bodies. Adam's sin is eradicated. The cleansing of the flesh is not required anymore. The Law has passed. So what is stopping ALL men visiting the Most High? THE BOOK OF LIFE!!! This Book decides who gets to experience Psalm 16:11 above. It is the "path to life" and "pleasures". And the Nations - "all families of the earth" (not every man on earth) are to find pleasure and SUSTAINED LIFE. Why?

The members of the nations never believed. They do NOT have ETERNAL LIFE. They are "healed by the LEAVES of the Tree of Life" (Rev.22:2). But some men - a huge crowd - are in the Lake of Fire. They may not take the "path of life" for they have been sentenced to the "Second DEATH". There are no "pleasures forever more" for them. They are "defilers" and the "defiled". God is not mocked. These men and women stood up and shook their fists at God in their life time. They broke His natural Laws and hated God. They saw His works and cursed him. They chose the stars to worship and to kill His prophets. And now they look spare! Now whose intellect and cunning will save him/her. "Their worm will not die and Their fire will not be quenched"!

Israel are given the "service of the worldly sanctuary" (Heb.9:1-9). And so they are the GATES to the City. Just as they stood and checked the Offerings in Sinai before they went to the altar, so now they will check the unbelieving Nations who seek the Lord and His light. Are you safe and sanctified? Then let him in. Is he defiled? Then cast him aside, he smells of the fires of Gehenna.

And so Israel's duty in the Millennium is the same on the New Earth. Let those blessed of the Nations IN, and keep those condemned OUT.

Hi Ad Hoc,

That indeed was a very good post I believe. Good detail and thought process. 

Just one thought to add, as there wont be mingling of evil and holy ones on the earth, I believe, as you do, that the righteous rulership of the Lord will not let any wicked, evil person (or angel) enter in. 

So, therefore the evil ones are in the Lake of Fire, without new bodies, but just spirits. And those spirits are contained, (re: symbol of Lake, boundaries). 

How precious that all we read points to the Lord and His wonderful conquering work on the cross, becoming the supreme sovereign ruler over all God`s great kingdom.  

regards, Marilyn.

[Marilyn C]

3 hours ago, Vine Abider said:

So what do we think we've learned about the Wedding Feast in this discussion?  I, for one, am not sure what to do with much of the great information that's been disseminated on this thread . . .   (of course, pray and ask for His light on it)

Perhaps one thing learned is seeing that outer darkness can relate to either an eternal consequence or a temporary, as when it relates to the kingdom, right?  (That is, believers who are shut out will experience this.)

Would it would be helpful to list some of the main questions we still have?

Here's one for me: What is the duration of the Wedding Feast - is it the full thousand years?

Hi VA,

I believe the `Wedding Feast,` symbolic of Christ connecting with Israel again, will be celebrated on the 15th of Adar in Jerusalem.

`the Jews who lived at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day, as well as the fourteenth day; and on the fifteenth day of the month, they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.

Therefore, the Jews of the villages who dwelt in the unwalled towns celebrated the fourteenth day of the month of ADAR, as a day of gladness and feasting, as a holiday, and sending of present to one another.` (Esther  9: 18 & 19)

This is the Day of Israel`s National deliverance reminding them of Esther`s part in saving their nation. This Day will have its final fulfillment when the Lord delivers Israel from all its enemies.   

The prophet Isaiah tells us that the Gentile nations who are left after the Lord returns will bring the Jews, who had been scattered among them, back to Jerusalem. 

" Then they (nations) shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the Lord out of all nations, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to my holy mountain Jerusalem,"  says the Lord.` (Isa. 66: 20)

[Marilyn C]

23 hours ago, Dennis1209 said:

This is another related topic I would like to hear your thoughts on.

The millennium seems to be a period of restoration, rewards & service and reverting to God’s original plan and purpose for humanity before the fall. Living under the just and perfect rule, peace and righteousness, life spans returning to centuries.

Adam was told to multiply and subdue the world, taking dominion, which would be outside the Garden of Eden. Eden was a garden and a mountain (Eze. 28:14). Whatever was out there to subdue and take dominion over appears to be repeated during the millennium.

Isaiah 11:9 (KJV) They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. [emphasis mine]

Nature, animals, and humanity will again be at peace, reverting to their creation. However, the language suggests that this peace with nature is limited to the confines of the holy mountain area.

If this is the case during the millennium, what is outside to be subdued? Nations, people, nature, and animals?

Hi Dennis,

I agree that the glory of the Lord is only on His holy mountain. (Isa. 65: 25) However, - `the KNOWLEDGE of the glory of the Lord ` will fill the whole earth. (Hab. 2: 14)

So, as you well ask,  " What is outside to be subdued?"

The prophet Zechariah answers that.

` And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King the Lord of Hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.

And it shall be that whichever of the families of the earth DO NOT come up t Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts, on them will be no rain. If the family of Egypt will not come up and enter in, they shall have no rain; they shall receive the PLAGUE with which the Lord strikes the nations who do not come up to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.

This shall be the punishment of Egypt and the punishment of all the nations that do not come up to keep the Feast of Tabernacles .` (Zech. 14: 16 - 19)

Thus, we see that `no rain,` brings famine, then hunger, disease, plagues, illness and death. The `rod of iron` indeed. Severe consequences for NOT OBEYING the Lord`s command. 

Righteous rulership through Israel will teach the nations the ways of the Lord, (Micah 4: 1 - 3) and war will be no more. People will thus live healthier and longer lives. However, if there is rebellion it will be dealt with, and lessons learnt. 

The purpose of God is to bring ALL rulership under the Lordship of Christ and to teach Israel its rightful place as righteous ruler of the nations, (under the Lord).

God`s hand of mercy still stretches out to mankind as the 7000 years comes to completion. God`s word tried in the fire 7 times. (Ps. 12: 6)

Marilyn.

 

[AdHoc]

51 minutes ago, Marilyn C said:

Hi Ad Hoc,

That indeed was a very good post I believe. Good detail and thought process. 

Just one thought to add, as there wont be mingling of evil and holy ones on the earth, I believe, as you do, that the righteous rulership of the Lord will not let any wicked, evil person (or angel) enter in. 

So, therefore the evil ones are in the Lake of Fire, without new bodies, but just spirits. And those spirits are contained, (re: symbol of Lake, boundaries). 

How precious that all we read points to the Lord and His wonderful conquering work on the cross, becoming the supreme sovereign ruler over all God`s great kingdom.  

regards, Marilyn.

Yes. Adam failed more than once. He not only "hearkened to his wife", he not only ate of the forbidden and deadly Tree, but he did not "dress and keep" the Garden. If he had, the serpent would not have been there. New Jerusalem has high walls to make sure profane things do not defile the Lord. God lived behind a Veil until men's sins where put away. So yes, God does not want the mingling of holy and profane.

I once did a study on the Lake of Fire and this is what I found.

Those in the Lake of Fire, I understand, must have their resurrection bodies, otherwise death will not have been conquered. Death, says Jehovah, is the body returning to the elements (Gen.3:19). This is supported by Isaiah 66:24. We will be able to look on the "carcasses" of those in the Lake of Fire. The word "carcasses" comes from the root word "limp" or "feeble". I guess that the Holy Spirit uses it to imply them partaking of the Second Death. It is interesting that when God depicts what happens to a condemned man, He uses The "Lake of Fire", "the Second Death" and "Gehenna" interchangeably. They are metaphors.

"Gehenna" is used in Matthew 10:28 to tell of the terrors of being condemned by God. It reads;

28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna

In Isaiah 66:24 and Mark 9, Gehenna is described as a CONDITION, not a place. It is an internal matter: "Their worm will not die and their fire will not be quenched". "Their" shows that it belongs to them and it also shows that the worm and fire are personal and just according to the evil you are condemned for.

They are all pictures. But the Bible does use "destruction" and/or "perdition" for the same condition. The Greek language authorities say that these words mean NOT annihilation, but "severe lack of well being". If you put this information together with Matthew 10:28, it would seem that the Lake of Fire is a CONDITION of resurrected men in physical and psychological agony.

So my understanding is a bit different to yours. But as George would say; "in ESSENTIALS .... " But on Christ's wonderful and complete work we can heartily agree.

[Marilyn C]

34 minutes ago, AdHoc said:

Yes. Adam failed more than once. He not only "hearkened to his wife", he not only ate of the forbidden and deadly Tree, but he did not "dress and keep" the Garden. If he had, the serpent would not have been there. New Jerusalem has high walls to make sure profane things do not defile the Lord. God lived behind a Veil until men's sins where put away. So yes, God does not want the mingling of holy and profane.

I once did a study on the Lake of Fire and this is what I found.

Those in the Lake of Fire, I understand, must have their resurrection bodies, otherwise death will not have been conquered. Death, says Jehovah, is the body returning to the elements (Gen.3:19). This is supported by Isaiah 66:24. We will be able to look on the "carcasses" of those in the Lake of Fire. The word "carcasses" comes from the root word "limp" or "feeble". I guess that the Holy Spirit uses it to imply them partaking of the Second Death. It is interesting that when God depicts what happens to a condemned man, He uses The "Lake of Fire", "the Second Death" and "Gehenna" interchangeably. They are metaphors.

"Gehenna" is used in Matthew 10:28 to tell of the terrors of being condemned by God. It reads;

28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna

In Isaiah 66:24 and Mark 9, Gehenna is described as a CONDITION, not a place. It is an internal matter: "Their worm will not die and their fire will not be quenched". "Their" shows that it belongs to them and it also shows that the worm and fire are personal and just according to the evil you are condemned for.

They are all pictures. But the Bible does use "destruction" and/or "perdition" for the same condition. The Greek language authorities say that these words mean NOT annihilation, but "severe lack of well being". If you put this information together with Matthew 10:28, it would seem that the Lake of Fire is a CONDITION of resurrected men in physical and psychological agony.

So my understanding is a bit different to yours. But as George would say; "in ESSENTIALS .... " But on Christ's wonderful and complete work we can heartily agree.

Yes, Ad Hoc, 

we discuss, refine, share and learn. 

Nowhere in God`s word does it say that those outside of Christ are given new bodies or even their old ones. That is ONLY for those who are covered by the precious blood of Jesus. It is ONLY through Him that anyone can have a new life.

The sinners only have their soul / spirit which is eternally tormented by their own thoughts of how they refused God`s salvation. They are in great spiritual darkness, outside of God`s glory, and have no interaction with anyone else. They are solely by themselves as that is what their nature is - selfish. 

Marilyn. 

[Dennis1209]

1 hour ago, Marilyn C said:

Hi Dennis,

I agree that the glory of the Lord is only on His holy mountain. (Isa. 65: 25) However, - `the KNOWLEDGE of the glory of the Lord ` will fill the whole earth. (Hab. 2: 14)

So, as you well ask,  " What is outside to be subdued?"

The prophet Zechariah answers that.

` And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King the Lord of Hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.

And it shall be that whichever of the families of the earth DO NOT come up t Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of Hosts, on them will be no rain. If the family of Egypt will not come up and enter in, they shall have no rain; they shall receive the PLAGUE with which the Lord strikes the nations who do not come up to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.

This shall be the punishment of Egypt and the punishment of all the nations that do not come up to keep the Feast of Tabernacles .` (Zech. 14: 16 - 19)

Thus, we see that `no rain,` brings famine, then hunger, disease, plagues, illness and death. The `rod of iron` indeed. Severe consequences for NOT OBEYING the Lord`s command. 

Righteous rulership through Israel will teach the nations the ways of the Lord, (Micah 4: 1 - 3) and war will be no more. People will thus live healthier and longer lives. However, if there is rebellion it will be dealt with, and lessons learnt. 

The purpose of God is to bring ALL rulership under the Lordship of Christ and to teach Israel its rightful place as righteous ruler of the nations, (under the Lord).

God`s hand of mercy still stretches out to mankind as the 7000 years comes to completion. God`s word tried in the fire 7 times. (Ps. 12: 6)

Marilyn.

 

Hello Marilyn,

Notice how the root of one question branches out to a family tree of questions? 😊

I can only think in fallible human terms; let us put on our thinking caps and try to reason something out. I do not know, but perhaps it might have something to do with subduing the earth; it seems plausible anyway. I had posed this question before and received little response. I will present it this time in baseball terms; the windup, the hesitation, and now, the pitch. ~ Harry Caray

Zechariah 14:16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. [emphasis mine]

The windup

Had the Tribulation not been cut short, no flesh would have been left on earth. At least three-quarters of the earth’s population will be culled. One-third of everything is going to be burnt up and destroyed. Said another way, all technology and everything that fuels and supports travel and technology are in the history books from the combined devastation of the planet.

There cannot be any more oil pumping, refining, and transport, sophisticated airline-ship travel, professionals to pilot jets and ships, no support personnel, etc. This presents a problem.

“Shall even go up from year to year.” This is not a close permanent residence; this would be a pilgrimage from every nation that survived the Tribulation, a round trip annually.

Revelation 8:7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

The hesitation

This side of the hemisphere (the Americas) constitutes about one-third of the globe’s landmass.

Based on several reasons I could mention, this does not seem to bother or interfere with what is happening in Israel and the middle-east region. Better said, that side of the hemisphere. At this point, the popular question, “where is America in Biblical prophecy?”

And now, the pitch

With the logical conclusions presented above, how would the U.S., Canada, and South American nations make a round-trip pilgrimage annually to Israel? Perhaps they are not the entire nation but representatives (ambassadors) of those nations.

Who would Captain, maintain, and crew large sailing ships? Travel to and fro would take the better part of a year. What mode of travel could meet the requirements, assuming this side of the hemisphere is still occupied with nations?

If America’s side (one-third of the globe’s landmass) of the hemisphere were burned up by, say, a CME, massive solar flare, or whatever. Could it be said that this would be open to being subdued in the millennium?

What are your thoughts, Marilyn?

 

[Marilyn C]

49 minutes ago, Dennis1209 said:

Hello Marilyn,

Notice how the root of one question branches out to a family tree of questions? 😊

I can only think in fallible human terms; let us put on our thinking caps and try to reason something out. I do not know, but perhaps it might have something to do with subduing the earth; it seems plausible anyway. I had posed this question before and received little response. I will present it this time in baseball terms; the windup, the hesitation, and now, the pitch. ~ Harry Caray

Zechariah 14:16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. [emphasis mine]

The windup

Had the Tribulation not been cut short, no flesh would have been left on earth. At least three-quarters of the earth’s population will be culled. One-third of everything is going to be burnt up and destroyed. Said another way, all technology and everything that fuels and supports travel and technology are in the history books from the combined devastation of the planet.

There cannot be any more oil pumping, refining, and transport, sophisticated airline-ship travel, professionals to pilot jets and ships, no support personnel, etc. This presents a problem.

“Shall even go up from year to year.” This is not a close permanent residence; this would be a pilgrimage from every nation that survived the Tribulation, a round trip annually.

Revelation 8:7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

The hesitation

This side of the hemisphere (the Americas) constitutes about one-third of the globe’s landmass.

Based on several reasons I could mention, this does not seem to bother or interfere with what is happening in Israel and the middle-east region. Better said, that side of the hemisphere. At this point, the popular question, “where is America in Biblical prophecy?”

And now, the pitch

With the logical conclusions presented above, how would the U.S., Canada, and South American nations make a round-trip pilgrimage annually to Israel? Perhaps they are not the entire nation but representatives (ambassadors) of those nations.

Who would Captain, maintain, and crew large sailing ships? Travel to and fro would take the better part of a year. What mode of travel could meet the requirements, assuming this side of the hemisphere is still occupied with nations?

If America’s side (one-third of the globe’s landmass) of the hemisphere were burned up by, say, a CME, massive solar flare, or whatever. Could it be said that this would be open to being subdued in the millennium?

What are your thoughts, Marilyn?

 

Hi Dennis,

Yes, that is a logical thought. And I think we have been here before. However, always good to rethink and ask the Lord what He is saying.

So we read from the Prophet Isaiah.

` I will gather all nations and tongues, and they shall come and see my glory. ....they shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the Lord out of ALL NATIONS, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to my holy mountain Jerusalem. " says the Lord. ` (Isa. 66: 18 - 20) 

So, there are some of the modes of transport. And I hear you about coming from across the oceans. Just a thought there.

`yet, once more I shake, not only the earth but also heaven.` (Heb. 12: 26)

`I will shake heaven and earth the sea and dry land.` (Hag. 2: 6)

`a great earthquake such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth....the cities of the nations fell...then every island and mountains were not found.` (Rev. 16: 18 - 20) 

As you wrote about, civilization as we know it - gone. And we also see that the terrain, the land - mountains, islands have all changed. So, I see the land masses have altered. Maybe, there are land connections that we don`t see today so that the nations can bring the Jews back to Jerusalem. And this would be the way they come up every year to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. 

What do you think? 

Marilyn.

[Dennis1209]

12 hours ago, Marilyn C said:

Hi Dennis,

Yes, that is a logical thought. And I think we have been here before. However, always good to rethink and ask the Lord what He is saying.

So we read from the Prophet Isaiah.

` I will gather all nations and tongues, and they shall come and see my glory. ....they shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the Lord out of ALL NATIONS, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to my holy mountain Jerusalem. " says the Lord. ` (Isa. 66: 18 - 20) 

So, there are some of the modes of transport. And I hear you about coming from across the oceans. Just a thought there.

`yet, once more I shake, not only the earth but also heaven.` (Heb. 12: 26)

`I will shake heaven and earth the sea and dry land.` (Hag. 2: 6)

`a great earthquake such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth....the cities of the nations fell...then every island and mountains were not found.` (Rev. 16: 18 - 20) 

As you wrote about, civilization as we know it - gone. And we also see that the terrain, the land - mountains, islands have all changed. So, I see the land masses have altered. Maybe, there are land connections that we don`t see today so that the nations can bring the Jews back to Jerusalem. And this would be the way they come up every year to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. 

What do you think? 

Marilyn.

Now that is an interesting thought that did not come to mind. Earthquake(s), continental drift back to a Pangea world, or land bridges.  

[AdHoc]

13 hours ago, Marilyn C said:

Yes, Ad Hoc, 

we discuss, refine, share and learn. 

Nowhere in God`s word does it say that those outside of Christ are given new bodies or even their old ones. That is ONLY for those who are covered by the precious blood of Jesus. It is ONLY through Him that anyone can have a new life.

The sinners only have their soul / spirit which is eternally tormented by their own thoughts of how they refused God`s salvation. They are in great spiritual darkness, outside of God`s glory, and have no interaction with anyone else. They are solely by themselves as that is what their nature is - selfish. 

Marilyn. 

Okay sister ... I respect your view. I think we've had this discussion before. It is good to have the freedom to differ. Maybe we'll come to the unity of doctrine a bit later.

Go well and God bless.

[AdHoc]

42 minutes ago, Dennis1209 said:

Now that is an interesting thought that did not come to mind. Earthquake(s), continental drift back to a Pangea world, or land bridges.  

I have no idea of the condition of the infrastructure at the end of the Great Tribulation. I have no idea of the availability of fuels and transport at this time. But we have this:
1. God making a demand. He will make a way - perhaps not elegant, but a way
2. New kings. If I make into the Kingdom the pilgrimage to worship and honor Jesus will take top priority in my sphere of rule
3. No corruption. Anybody who tries to make a fast buck on the obstacles is going to feel the heat
4. No shirking. Anybody not putting their whole resources into the project will feel the rod of iron
5. No RAIN. Even the lazy, the shirkers, the crooks and those who drag their feet will change their tune after a winter with food and water rationing
6. No WAR. A major source of labor and innovation will be diverted to the benefit of the people.

Available, but not decisive, is the fact that if you turn a map of the earth through 180°, with Anchorage in the middle instead of London, you can travel the whole world by land except the Bering Straits. That is only 55 miles of water to be overcome, initially by a concentration of ships, and later by a bridge/tunnel. The water in the Bering Straits averages 165 feet(50 meters) deep.

Lastly, my understanding is that only those who went up against Jerusalem to besiege her, must go up annually. If it's the whole world's population, why, toilet facilities in Jerusalem will be the biggest problem (SMILE).