textbox center Judah the Hammer and the First Antichrist Dan. 8:5-12, 19-25; John 10:22-24; Heb. 11:36-39

textbox center Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. John 10:22

textbox center The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you did not believe. The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe... John 10:23-24

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textbox center The shaggy goat is the king of Greece and the large horn between his eyes is the first king. The four horns that replaced the one that was broken off represent four kingdoms that will emerge from his nation but will not have the same power. In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a stern-faced king, a master of intrigue, will arise.

textbox center He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people. He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power. Daniel 8:21-25

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textbox center...Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. They were stoned, they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated—the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground... Hebrews 11

textbox center My prayer is not that you’d take them out of the world but that you would protect them from the evil one. John 17:15

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textbox center IHOP-KC.ORG “A Biblical Response to Crisis”

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textbox center....great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now. Matthew 24:21