March 22, 2026 | www.gospelofjesuschrist.blog | River Wilde
There are many people who are taking notice that end times prophecies are developing in the Middle East. Those reading the prophecies recorded in the Bible are able to actually start matching them up with the current war and situations that are happening.
This is what God wanted. He wants people to recognize the signs, so that we will know what is happening. He is demonstrating His power, and the fact that these prophecies are HIS PLAN for the end times. Evil is not winning, nor will it be successful due to Gods plan for the final 7 years upon the earth.
This year, 2026, is filled with many different end times prophecies happening. It is THE MOST IMPORTANT year for me, as well as many other followers of Jesus Christ. It is the year that we will be caught up to meet our Savior in the clouds.
In studying end times, the rapture is an event where no other prophecy must precede it in order for it to occur. Placing it in the timeline is actually quite easy though, for we know that it must occur BEFORE the antichrist can be revealed onto the world stage. God must remove His spirit from the earth before the antichrist can come. He removes His spirit, by rapturing His followers from the earth.
I would like to share the end times timeline that will take place, starting in the next few days/weeks of 2026.
END-TIMES TIMELINE (With Scripture – KJV)
1. Present World Conditions (“Birth Pains”)
From Book of Matthew 24:6–8
“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars…
For nation shall rise against nation…
All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
This is where we are now, March 22, 2026:
- Wars Iran-Israel, Israel-Hamas, Israel-Hezbollah, Yemen War, Syria Conflict
- Global tension
- Increasing instability throughout the world
2. THE RAPTURE
The Rapture is the event in which the Lord Jesus Christ comes to gather His Church, removing believers from the earth before the period of great Tribulation. The Apostle Paul describes this in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (KJV):
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
This shows that both the resurrected saints and the living believers will be taken to be with Christ, spared from the wrath that will soon follow upon the earth. It is a sudden, visible, and glorious gathering of God’s people, fulfilling His promise of deliverance to the faithful.
The Rapture serves as a prelude to the final judgments and the outpouring of God’s wrath described in the Tribulation. Revelation 3:10 (KJV) promises,
“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”
Believers are thus spared from the testing and calamities of the seven-year Tribulation. It is an act of God’s mercy and grace, rescuing His Church and demonstrating His faithfulness to those who love Him. The event underscores the hope of the believer, calling the Church to holiness and readiness, living in expectation of Christ’s imminent return.
3. The Restrainer Removed (Christ’s Church)
Before the full outbreak of iniquity and the rise of the man of sin, the Scripture tells us that there is a restraining force that holds back the power of lawlessness and the coming of the Antichrist. Paul wrote,
“And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time” (2 Thessalonians 2:6).
This restrainer, often understood to be the Spirit of God working through the Church or godly authority, must first be removed, allowing the mystery of iniquity to be fully manifested. When the restrainer is taken out of the way, the son of perdition will be revealed, and the earth will witness a surge of rebellion and deception, fulfilling the prophecy of the last days.
4. Chaos on Earth After the Rapture
After the saints are taken up in the rapture, the world shall be left in great tumult and confusion; nations shall rise against nations, and every corner of the earth shall know fear and uncertainty. Men’s hearts shall fail them for looking after those things which are coming upon the earth, and the wicked shall wax bold in their abominations. The seas shall roar, the heavens shall darken, and the powers of the earth shall be shaken, for the restraint of godly influence is removed.
People will not know what has happened. Leaders will try to explain the rapture using other possibilities such as “aliens” taking all of the children and many people from the earth. They will try to convince people that it was anything other than God coming for His church.
5. “Bow of Elam” Broken (Iran)
From Book of Jeremiah 49:35
“Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.”
“The bow being broken” symbolizes God removing a nation’s strength and military power, humbling it for judgment or His purposes. In Scripture, the bow represents pride, self-reliance, and the ability to defend or conquer, so when God breaks it, a nation becomes vulnerable and powerless. This act demonstrates that no human strength can stand against God, often signaling the collapse of defenses, the end of wars, or a turning point in judgment. Spiritually, it can also apply to individuals, showing that God may break our reliance on our own abilities to lead us to humility and dependence on Him.
From verse 36:
“I will bring upon Elam the four winds…”
Possible implications:
- Military destruction
- Multi-directional conflict
- Scattering of people
6. Gog & Magog War
From Book of Ezekiel 38:5-6 & 38:6,15
The Coalition attacking Israel will be Persia (modern Iran), Cush (regions of south Egypt), Put (North Africa – Libia) Gomer (Turkey or Armenia region).
North Parts (Russia as a leading force)
All of these nations will unite and attack Israel from the North. And what will happen next will be the CLEAR Hand of God in defending Israel.
“Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel” (Ezekiel 38:19)
God causes mountains to be thrown down, cliffs to collapse, and every wall to fall—a supernatural, global-level quake, not merely a natural disaster. Confusion erupts as “every man’s sword shall be against his brother” (Ezekiel 38:21), and allied forces begin destroying each other, echoing other biblical battles where God caused enemy armies to self-destruct. Disease spreads through the invading armies as God pleads against them “with pestilence and with blood” (Ezekiel 38:22), bringing massive internal destruction. Torrential rains, giant hailstones, fire, and brimstone fall from heaven (Ezekiel 38:22), reminiscent of Sodom and Gomorrah but on a military scale. Judgment extends beyond the battlefield, reaching the homelands of the invaders: “I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles” (Ezekiel 39:6).
The aftermath is total defeat. Weapons are burned for seven years (Ezekiel 39:9), and burial of the dead takes seven months (Ezekiel 39:12), demonstrating the overwhelming destruction. God’s purpose is unmistakable: “Thus will I magnify myself… and I will be known in the eyes of many nations” (Ezekiel 38:23), and “so the house of Israel shall know that I am the Lord their God” (Ezekiel 39:22). This is not merely a war but a divine intervention where God alone annihilates the invading forces, proving His power to Israel and to all nations.
7. Rise of the Antichrist
From Book of Daniel 9:27
“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week…”
President Donald Trump established a “Board of Peace” in December 2025. This is a coalition of many countries, and their purpose to bring Peace to Israel and the surrounding Nations. It is very likely that this 7-year peace agreement will come from this “Board.” And one of the signers of this agreement will be the antichrist. He will become the new “Leader of the world”
From Second Epistle to the Thessalonians 2:3–4
“That man of sin be revealed…
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God…”
The Tribulation Begins (7 Years)
The 7-year Tribulation is not random chaos—it has very clear purposes in Scripture. When you look at the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation (KJV), you see that God is accomplishing multiple things at once.
The Tribulation, according to Scripture, serves several divine purposes, beginning with God’s plan for Israel. This period focuses on Israel, not the Church, which has already been taken in the rapture: “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city…” (Daniel 9:24).
The final “week,” or seven years, is still future. During this time, God works to turn Israel back to Him: “And I will pour upon the house of David… the spirit of grace… and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced…” (Zechariah 12:10), and “In their affliction they will seek me early” (Hosea 5:15).
National recognition of the Messiah will result, and a remnant will be saved. At the same time, the Tribulation pours out judgment on a rebellious world: “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world…” (Matthew 24:21), and people cry to hide from “the wrath of the Lamb” (Revelation 6:16–17). These judgments—through seals, trumpets, and bowls—are righteous, not random, and they humble humanity, bringing down proud governments, economies, and power structures: “The lofty looks of man shall be humbled…” (Isaiah 2:11).
The Tribulation also serves to separate true faith from false. “Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried…” (Daniel 12:10), revealing those who repent and those who harden their hearts. Even in judgment, God offers mercy: “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude… of all nations… stood before the throne…” (Revelation 7:9), and “These are they which came out of great tribulation…” (Revelation 7:14).
Ultimately, the Tribulation prepares the world for Christ’s return and kingdom: “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven…” (Matthew 24:30). Jesus returns as King, evil is overthrown, and God’s desire for repentance is fulfilled: “The Lord is… not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
I am grateful for the spiritual experiences that I have had over the past two years in learning and reporting the end times prophecies that God has given to us. I give thanks to a loving Heavenly Father who has seen the purpose in letting His followers know what will happen in these final 7 years on earth. I have found extreme comfort in seeing what He plans to do for His Church.
I have also learned that of His incredible patience and love that He has for even those who despite His name. To give them a final chance to come to Him, as He plans to humble all mankind who are left upon the earth to endure the Tribulation Period. His wisdom is profound as he implements His plan, and through their humility, many will come to Him.
Revelation 7:9–14 describes a great multitude that comes out of the Tribulation, standing before the throne of God, clothed in white robes:
“After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes…”
This shows that people from every nation will come to salvation through Christ even during these terrifying times of the 7-year Tribulation Period.
I find great peace in knowing that. For all of those people that I have been trying to teach who have responded in a negative way to me, I now know that they will have a second chance to come to Christ in this Tribulation period. I thank God for His plan, and His wisdom.
I will continue to write this week, but I know that my time on earth is ending quickly. I have appreciated all of you who have been so supportive of my writings, and look forward to meeting you at the “Marriage Supper of the Lamb.” I am excited beyond words to know that I will soon get to meet my Savior…Can there be any more glorious event?
I’ll see you all soon.
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