(The following writings are my own opinions, and believes, not statements of fact, which I have obtained through tremendous study of end-times prophecy as written in the bible. I have prayerfully included God in my studies to remain on-track for seeking truth. I do not speak as a representative of any religion).
March 28, 2026 | www.gospelofjesuschrist.blog | River Wilde
How can I make such a claim, to set a date range for the rapture to occur? It is because I am confident in the things which I have just learned that contribute towards my conclusion. This week in my studies, everything has simply fallen into place, and answers have been revealed.
So, I can make this claim, and am still able to keep within the boundaries of the following scriptures:
Matthew 24:36 (KJV)
“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.”
Mark 13:32 (KJV)
“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.”
For those who do not understand this scripture, it is widely used to try and shut down people who are discussing the return of Jesus Christ. “You can’t know when Jesus is going to return, because the scriptures state that you can’t know.” Each time that I hear this argument, I feel embarrassed for those people making this claim. To me it is evident that they probably don’t spend much time studying the scriptures at all, and are using this to sound important or that they know more about such a time. However, that’s not what the scriptures say at all.
If you look at both scriptures, it states that no man or angles know the Day nor the Hour of His coming. Simply stated, the scripture is talking about a 24-hour period of time that we cannot know…The Day nor the Hour. It says nothing about followers of Christ not knowing the year, or the season of BOTH of His return Dates.
For those of you who are following my writings, you have seen why the rapture will occur this year…2026. This has to happen so that the second coming can be in the projected year of 2033, after the 7-year Tribulation Period.
So, understanding this, let’s look at the additional “clues’ that the scriptures give to us to see if we can find a “period of time” that the rapture will likely occur this year.
There are seven major Jewish feasts (holy days) given by God in Leviticus 23 form a prophetic timeline. Many Christians believe the first four were fulfilled during Jesus Christ’s first coming, while the last three point to events connected with His second coming.
Here is the list and how the first four relate directly to Jesus Christ.
1. Passover (Pesach) Approximate Date: Late March – mid April
Scripture: Leviticus 23:5
What it commemorated
Jesus was crucified on Passover and became the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
2. Feast of Unleavened Bread Late March – April Lasts 7 days
Scripture: Leviticus 23:6–8
What it commemorated
Jesus’ sinless body was in the tomb during this feast.
3. Feast of Firstfruits Late March – April Occurs the Sunday after Passover.
Scripture: Leviticus 23:9–14
What it commemorated:
Jesus rose from the dead on the Feast of Firstfruits.
4. Pentecost (Feast of Weeks) Late May – mid June Occurs 50 days after Firstfruits.
Scripture: Leviticus 23:15–22
What it commemorated:
The Holy Spirit was poured out and the Church began. This marks the beginning of the church age.
These feasts above have already been fulfilled and are directly connected to the First Coming of Jesus Christ. All of them occur in the springtime. However, there are three feasts that occur in the fall that have not yet been fulfilled. It is my belief that these remaining feasts point to events of the end times.
5. Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) September – early October
Scripture: Leviticus 23:24
Associated with trumpets announcing the King.
6. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) September – October Occurs 10 days after Trumpets.
Scripture: Leviticus 23:27
Israel’s Future Repentance – Start of the 7-Year Tribulation Period
7. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) Late September – October
Scripture: Zechariah 14:16
Christ’s dwelling with mankind – Second Coming
So, considering that the final 3 Holidays are structured for the second coming of Jesus Christ, let’s consider the next Holiday, the Feast of the Trumpets to see if the details of the Rapture might fit into this holiday. Here are the main arguments used to connect the Rapture to the Feast of Trumpets and sometimes to the year 2026.
1. The Rapture Happens at the Sound of a Trumpet
One of the strongest biblical clues is that the rapture is associated with a trumpet blast.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 (KJV)
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”
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.”
The Feast of Trumpets is the only biblical feast centered entirely around trumpet blasts. In biblical prophecy, the “last trumpet” is often associated these scriptures which describe the resurrection of the dead in Christ and the catching up (rapture) of believers.
Many scholars interpret this final trumpet as signaling the end of the Church Age—the period in which the Church is active on earth—and the beginning of the 7-year Tribulation period. It represents the transition from the current era of grace to the period of God’s judgment and the fulfillment of end-time prophecies.
Because of this, I believe the “last trump” Paul mentions symbolically connects to this feast of trumpets.
2. “No Man Knows the Day or Hour”
Jesus said:
Matthew 24:36 (KJV)
“But of that day and hour knoweth no man…”
Some prophecy teachers believe this phrase was a Hebrew idiom referring to the Feast of Trumpets.
Why?
The feast began when the new moon was sighted, which meant the exact start could not be predicted precisely.
Because of this, it was sometimes called the feast where no one knew the exact day or hour until the moon was confirmed.
3. The “Last Trump” Tradition
During the Feast of Trumpets, Jewish tradition includes many trumpet blasts, ending with the final long blast called the Tekiah Gedolah (“the last trump”).
This phrase sounds strikingly similar to Paul’s words:
“At the last trump… we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:52)
This parallel is why many prophecy teachers connect the rapture with this feast.
4. The Feast Represents the Gathering of God’s People
Trumpets in the Old Testament were used to call people together.
Numbers 10:2 (KJV)
“Make thee two trumpets of silver… that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly.”
Many see the rapture as the ultimate calling of God’s assembly into heaven.
5. Why Some Point Specifically to 2026
Some teachers propose 2026 because of several speculative timelines:
A. The “6000-year” theory
The idea is:
- 6000 years of human history
- 1000-year millennial reign (Revelation 20)
If the crucifixion was around AD 30–33, some believe the 2000-year human history could end in the year 2033 with the second coming of Jesus Christ. This would then start the 1,000-year millennial period of time living with Jesus Christ.
B. Tribulation timeline
If the Second Coming occurred around 2033 (about 2000 years after the crucifixion), then a 7-year tribulation would begin around 2026. We also have learned that the “restrainer” must be removed prior to the antichrist being introduced on the world stage. This restrainer is God’s Spirit that dwells within His followers; thus, the rapture must occur before the 7-year tribulation period begins.
This is theological speculation, not a clear biblical prophecy. Let’s continue.
So, when does the Feast of Trumpets happen in 2026?
September 11–13, 2026 is the Feast of Trumpets period. “No man knows the day nor the hour” but to me it is clear… The rapture will take place sometime during September 11-13, 2026.
To continue on with the following TWO Holidays or Feasts, they too fit with the other end times prophetic events. Let’s take a look.
Ten days after the rapture, the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) Occurs, Sept 20-21 2026. This is when Israel’s repentance period will begin which is the start of the 7-year tribulation period. If you are still here on earth, watch for the 7 year peace agreement with Israel to be signed on this date.
Daniel 9:27
“And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week…”
…“…in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease…”
And the final holiday left: The Feast of Tabernacles, which will be the final return of Jesus Christ occurring between October 7, and 14, 2033.
I invite you to continue with your studies, as well as pray about the things that you are learning. God will confirm all truth, as He has done for me.
We should all be living as if the rapture could happen at any time so that we will be ready when He does come for us.
I’d like to close by sharing something I’ve learned about God and His end-times prophecies after studying them over the past three years. God is a God of order. Nothing about Him or His plans is random—they are methodical, structured, and perfectly organized. To me, this underscores the credibility of His plan to return Jesus Christ to the earth on the two appointed feasts that have been established for His coming.
The end times are NOT a mystery; they are planned out in great detail so that we will know His plans. And, in knowing His plans, His followers can be assured with tremendous peace in knowing that He has a plan to rescue us from the terrible times that are soon to come.
I give HIM all thanks and glory for all of the things that I have learned about the end times. I’m so thankful for a loving Father in Heaven that wanted me to know of His plans. I’m also forever grateful for Him exposing the deception in my religion, and for showing me the true Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the bible. I feel that my direct relationship with Him is priceless, unclouded, and trusting for all truth. We have all been deceived by mankind, due to satan’s influence in creating this deception, which leads us away from Jesus Christ and the simplicity of His atonement.
I now fully understand what John was saying when he wrote this scripture:
John 8:32 –
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Knowing God’s truth—His Word and His ways—leads to true freedom, both spiritually and morally. I trust Him fully, and in doing so, He has led me to the eternal truths which have been so clouded by religious leaders all of my life. I am forever grateful.
A word of truth that I would like to share…If you do not know what qualifies a person to be included in the rapture, I would invite you to research the BIBLE to find out what it means to be “in Christ” and to become “Born Again.” Do not rely upon a false prophet whose strategy is to remain speechless during the end times, for you will continue to be deceived.
Matthew 24:24 –
“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”
This scripture was written as a warning to some of you who are the “very elect.”
It is TIME for all of those who are aware that we are living in the end times to stop pretending life is normal. We are just months away from the greatest rescue plan that God has ever established for His followers.
And for those of you who don’t believe in the end times, may I lovingly express a word of Great Warning…The final seven years on earth will be the most terrible time in history. You probably have no idea what the facts are that have been written about by the prophets in the Bible. And all of it could simply be avoided by including Jesus Christ in your life today. Don’t say that you have never been warned.
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