(2) The active interposition of Satan “having great wrath” (Rev. 19:1+) and His purge of rebel Jews and oppressive Gentiles at the end of the Tribulation (Eze. 20:33-38).14, The Old Testament presents at least five purposes for the Tribulation. The 'Time of Jacob's Trouble' As the time of Christ's return draws near, Satan will direct his wrath not only toward faithful Christians, but toward the physical descendants of all Israel. 12:7]. 9:27). Lamentations 4:6 For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her. This is the generation of those who seek Him, (Mic. At this time Dinah, the youngest of Jacob's children who are named, would have been in her teenage years. The Tribulation will purge the earth of wicked people in order to establish the Messianic Kingdom in righteousness (Isa. 7:1-7+) . However, after losing to God in a wrestling match, Jacob received God’s blessings and a new name – Israel. These comparisons demonstrate that several of the same concepts and terms are associated with the Day of the Lord, the Time of Jacob’s Trouble, and the Great Tribulation . 24:21) are described as the unparalleled time of trouble. 12:1 cf. Jacob's family spent several years (perhaps ten years) in the area of Shechem. 3 . The “ time of Jacob’s trouble ” is defined as an unparalleled time in all of history. 30:7; Dan. The Jews will be persecuted and will hide in a wilderness area for three and one-half years, exactly one-half of the seven-year 70th week. A correct study of the book of Daniel indicates that there remains a week of years (seven years) for God to deal with Israel. Mic. Thus, this is describing a time of trouble specifically for the Jews. 12:14+ states that Israel will hide in the wilderness from Satan for “a time, and times, and half a time.” Daniel Dan. . it will last 1,260 days (Rev. Mat. 13:1+), who, at the beginning of the three and a half years, will break his covenant with the Jews (by virtue of which they will have re-established the temple worship, Dan. It is also focused on a particular linage of people. 23 Bible Verses about Trouble ... And it is the time of Jacob’s distress, But he will be saved from it. 36:25-27; Eze. . The time of Jacob's trouble or Jacob's trouble (distress) refers to the phrase found in Jeremiah 30:7. 7 Merrill F. Unger, Unger’s Commentary on the Old Testament (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2002), Mic. 13:5-7+, when referring to this same persecution of 70th-week saints by the Antichrist, declares that it will last for 42 months, which equal three and one-half years. . Eze. For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. 24:21] . 7:14. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Thus these chapters are often referred to as The Book of Consolation. Hence their descendants (primarily the United States and Great Britain—along with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) Eze. Rev. . Further details to this structure are as follows: HEADER 30:1-3– The “header” statement which declares the overall context of the prophecy – e.g. 12:1; Zec. For thus says the LORD: ‘We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace. Psalm 25:22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. 20:3+). This is where we're going to begin our study this morning as we look at Jacob's time of trouble. 12 Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Footsteps of Messiah, rev ed. . For that day is great, so that none is like it; and it is the time of Jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of it" (Jeremiah 30:7). So that none is like it. 12:9-Zec. 13:4+, Rev. . on the Sabbath.”, “For now He shall be great to the ends of the earth.”, 13.4. for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it. God here calls the Jews by the name of Jacob. 37:21). But the little time of trouble occurs prior to that general close, and simultaneously with the giving of the loud cry by the faithful; see EW 85-86, 33. In describing the day of Jacob's trouble, Jeremiah uses … The principle that Israel receives double for all her sins is stated in Isaiah Isa. Zec. Proverbs 11:29. In other words, the Great Tribulation will end when Israel’s rebellion against God’s rule ends.9, The elements of the tribulation are: (1) The cruel reign of the “beast out of the sea” (Rev. Rev. In the Old Testament God foretold an unparalleled time of trouble, characterized by birth pangs but followed by the return of scattered Jews to their homeland to serve the Lord and live in peace under a Davidic king (Jer. Jer. for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it" (KJV). The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob's Trouble Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh. . Rev. And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 24:15; 2Th. During Jacob's Trouble, a confederacy of gentile peoples (particularly the offspring of Ishmael and Esau) will destroy the nations of modern-day Israel. Ex. Sixth, Israel’s future repentance or spiritual restoration to God is associated with all three . . She will beg to be brought back to God . There is a “header” with a lead in statement. It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it."(Jer. 24:21-23; Isa. Mic. 24:15. Jer. Mat. It is even the time of Jacob's trouble. This will result in a massive return of Jews to the land of Israel (Zec. The term is used only once in the Bible, as far as I know and that is in Jeremiah 30:1-11. Second, the concept of an unparalleled time of trouble is identified with all three [Joel Joel 2:1-2; Jer. It is also focused on a particular linage of people. Psalm 24:6. 11:25). Dan. . . . Bible Verses about Jacob's Trouble. "For thus says the LORD: 'We have heard a voice of trembling, Of fear, and not of peace. 37:23; Zec. 3 They must necessarily eclipse all the world wars and the horrors of the holocaust unless God be accused of exaggeration. what shall I equal to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? The basic reason for this lies in Israel’s relationship to God as God’s first born (Ex. . Alas! 30:7, NIV) While the immediate context is of return from Babylonian exile, many Bible scholars see a wider reference to the struggle before the great gathering of the Messianic age and also the time of trouble that just precedes the second coming of Jesus. From time to time, including this morning, you have heard me use the term “Jacob’s Trouble.” When I do that, I am using it as a synonym for the seven year “Tribulation” spoken of by Daniel, and expounded here and in Revelation and other scriptures. . 5:1-4) [emphasis added], “She who travaileth” does not refer to Israel bringing forth (giving birth to) Messiah, but to her last-day Tribulation travail (Jer. The idea of a pilgrimage is a modern one. During this time, the Jewish temple will be rebuilt, yet desecrated. 36:24; Eze. It is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it. . . 9:27 “overspreading of abominations” in Matthew Mat. 11:9). The phrase "the time of Jacob's trouble" is a quote from Jeremiah 30:7 which says, "Alas! 24:15-22), Jesus referred to this Daniel Dan. the Great Tribulation will be finished when God has completely shattered the obstinate rebellion of the nation of Israel against Him [Dan. Therefore He shall give them up, until the time that she who is in labor has given birth; then the remnant of His brethren shall return to the children of Israel. But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! It concerns ‘Daniel’s people,’ the coming of ‘false Messiah,’ the preaching of the ‘gospel of the kingdom,’ flight on the ‘sabbath,’ the temple and the ‘holy place,’ the land of Judea, the city of Jerusalem, the twelve ‘tribes of the children of Israel,’ the ‘son of Moses,’ ‘signs’ in the heavens, the ‘covenant’ with the Beast, the ‘sanctuary,’ the ‘sacrifice and the oblation’ of the temple ritual—these all speak of Israel and prove that the tribulation is largely a time when God deals with His ancient people prior to their entrance into the promised kingdom.”13, The first purpose is to make an end of wickedness and wicked ones (Isa. CONTACT . 1 “The Scriptures indicate that the Day of the Lord, the Time of Jacob’s Trouble, and the Great Tribulation have several things in common. Let’s go back to Jeremiah 30, and read about Jacob’s trouble in that verse, and see some of the things that God says is going to happen to Jacob during this time of trouble. Rev. The Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation and he was a apostle to the circumcised or Jewish people according to Galatians 2:7-9. Eze. And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. Isaiah 2:12-22 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: …, Ezekiel 7:6-12 An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come…. 24:29-31; Mark Mark 13:24-27; Rom. Mtt. They are the (1) short (little) time of trouble and (2) the time of Jacob’s trouble. 59:16-20; cf. Rev. Jer. 30:6-7) and the Great Tribulation (Mtt. that the whole of Judah and Israel are brought back to the land after a period of cap… for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of it. Jeremiah 30:10 Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid. Wind Controlling Parents Fruits Of Sin Servants Of People. {Jer 30:7} 1. 7:1-4+; Mtt. Generations Face Of God. . Jeremiah 50:18-20,33,34 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land, as I have punished the king of Assyria…. 14 Fruchtenbaum, The Footsteps of Messiah, 177-181. Deu. Time of trouble. In verse 3, the Lord promises that one day in the future, He will “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. The time of Jacob's trouble or Jacob's trouble (distress) refers to the phrase found in Jeremiah 30:7. Mat. Mat. (3) The unprecedented activity of demons (Rev. Lamentations 2:13 What thing shall I take to witness for thee? Dan. 9:27 occurs. 1 . 9:27), and show himself in the temple, demanding that he be worshipped as God (Mtt. Verse Concepts. for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.” Jeremiah 30:7 for thy breach is great like the sea: who can heal thee? God called this period “the time of Jacob’s trouble” (v. 7). ‘And I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.’ Now these are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah. Rev. These events have not transpired in the past. “let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains”, “pray that your flight may not be . The second purpose of the Tribulation is to bring about a worldwide revival (Rev. The principle of Israel’s receiving double for all her sins is the reason why the Tribulation is uniquely the Time of Jacob’s Trouble.12, Stanton shows the Jewish character of the period by saying: Deu. Isa. Dan. While all the nations of Israel will experience the tribulation of “Jacob’s trouble,” Genesis 48:16 reveals that Jacob explicitly placed his name on Ephraim and Manasseh. Verse 6 describes this time in a way that pictures men going through the pains of childbirth, again indicating a time of agony. The title, my sermon is Jacob's time of trouble. Then He said, “then shall be Great Tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be” (Mtt. for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.” King James Version (KJV) The little time of trouble takes place during the final warning which begins with the falling of the … Dan. 24:19-20) . 2Th. . "THE LITTLE TIME OF TROUBLE The great time of trouble, culminating in Jacob's trouble comes after the general close of probation. 9:2+, Rev. Dan. Ask now, and see, Whether a man is ever in labor with child? 4:22) and, therefore, Israel receives double, both in blessing and cursing. 30:5-7) in bringing forth a believing remnant, . All rights reserved. “Alas! 5:3. 16:16-18. 40:1-2 . Jer. And, it is because of that great judgment and calamity, that we think of Jacob’s Trouble as being a part of The Great Tribulation. Isa. It will end the time of the Gentiles and effect the deliverance of the Jewish people from Gentile dominion (Isa. JACOB'S TROUBLE . This occurs 307th day. 25:31-46).15. After Jacob's Trouble, Israel will actually grieve and moan due to the correction she receives. 9:11+); and (4) the terrible “bowl” judgments of Rev. Rev. 30:4–10). Rev. Zec. In the following three portions of scripture, notice the distinction of the unparalleled nature of this time in history in blue.Then also notice the green italics repeating a common theme of salvation from this time. Rev. For that day is great, so that none is like it; and it is the time of Jacob’s trouble, but he shall be saved out of it.’ (Jer. for that day is great, There is none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's distress, But he will be saved from it. . This is 307th verse from end of Bible. 13:5+). 12:6+) . But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting. May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high! Verse 20 shows the unmistakable compassion and feeling that God has for His people, and His determination to lift them out of the … Rev. 24:1! 20:34-38; Eze. . And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.” (Mtt. First, the concept of trouble or tribulation are associated with all three . It will produce a messianic revival among Jewish people scattered throughout the world (Deu. Eze. Mat. Salem Media Group. 4:30; Jer. Alas, for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is euen the time of Iacobs trouble, but he shall be saued out of it. In the following three portions of scripture, notice the distinction of the unparalleled nature of this time in history in blue.Then also notice the green italics repeating a common theme of salvation from this time. And He shall stand and feed His flock In the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD His God; and they shall abide, for now He shall be great to the ends of the earth. 4:9; cf. 8:1+-Rev. even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it" In the previous verses of Jeremiah 30, we find that YAH is speaking to Jeremiah the prophet about Judah and Israel (30:3-4). Jacob’s Trouble – past or future ifi.org.il/jacobs-trouble-past-or-future/ A Watchmen from Jerusalem Teaching This study was written by Chuck and Karen Cohen, authors of the quarterly Watchmen from Jerusalem, a biblical perspective on the news, to help believers pray with understanding, primarily for God’s goals surrounding Israel. 24:21), thereby indicating that the Great Tribulation will begin when the overspreading of abominations of Daniel Dan. Her terrible travail pains that in God’s plan precede the joy of birth (cf. Rev. Israel’s greatest and most anguishing sufferings of all her long and checkered history of woe will take place during the coming Great Tribulation (Rev. The Tribulation will convince the Jewish nation of their need for the Messiah in order to produce a national regeneration (Dan. Jeremiah 30:4-8 Now these are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah. Hosea 1:11 Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel. The Third purpose of the Tribulation is to break the power of the stubborn will of the Jewish nation (Dan. It is the final 3-1/2 years, or 1,260 days, or 42 lunar months prior to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The “ time of Jacob’s trouble ” is defined as an unparalleled time in all of history. Mtt. Alas! 12:17+ etc.). Aramaic Bible in Plain English Woe, for great is that day, and there is none like it, and it is a time of distress for Yaqob, and he shall be redeemed from it! . 10 C. I. Scofield, The Scofield Study Bible (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2002, 1909), Rev. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2003), 282-283. 13:2; Zec. The Tribulation will complete the decreed period of national Israel’s judicial hardening as punishment for its rejection of the messianic program, which the partial return from exile did not remove and which culminated in the national rejection of Jesus (Isa. So why do I see every man with his hands on his loins like a woman in labor, and all faces turned pale? 54 Bible Verses about Jacob, The Patriarch ... May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! 24:1-6; cf. for that day is great, There is none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's distress, But he will be saved from it. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Mat. . Jacob is a biblical hero who depicts the power and grace of God to change and renew. 31:31-34; Eze. behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger. She will beg to be brought back to God . Jer. . Fourth, the concept of birth pangs is associated with all three . Mat. Revelation Rev. Jeremiah 30, and verse 8…we just read in verse 7, that it is the time of Jacob’s trouble – there will be no time like it, but he will be saved out of it. 12:5-7; Jer. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. . 9 Showers, Maranatha, Our Lord Come, 44-46. . . 12:12+), who gives his power to the Beast (Rev. 18:1+), climaxing with the Battle of Armageddon under King Messiah (Rev. Jacob's trouble or Jacob's distress refers to the difficulties the Jewish people will face during the seven-year tribulation period. Isa. Third, the term ‘great’ is used for all three . These were his people in a very special sense, for he had chosen them from among all the nations of the earth, and had brought them near him so that they might be his own portion, his inheritance. Jacob’s Trouble and the Great Tribulation, “Old Testament References to The Great Tribulation,”, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Since there can only be one such time, both will cover the same time period. 12:5-7; Eze. 24:15-21), which will take place in the middle of the 70th week (Dan. 24:19-20; Eze. Genesis 32, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon 59:20-21). Finally we have a “footer” section. Problems in Jacob's Family. (9) My pilgrimage.--Heb., my sojournings; and so at end of verse. Zec. Isa. . . 37:1-14; Zec. . Eze. Since the Great Tribulation will begin when the overspreading of abominations occurs in the middle of the 70th week, we can conclude that the Great Tribulation will begin in the middle of the 70th week of Daniel, or after the first three and one-half years of that seven-year period have transpired.4, ‘For behold, the days are coming,’ says the LORD, ‘that I will bring back from captivity My people Israel and Judah,’ says the LORD.
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