“And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east.” (Zechariah 14:4)
“When you see all these things, know that it is near — at the doors!” (Matthew 24:33)
The Mount of Olives — Olivet — has long been a place of divine appointment. From where Jesus spoke of the end times, where He wept, prayed, ascended, and will one day return. This sacred ridge East of Jerusalem serves not just as a location, but as a timeline marker in God’s unfolding plan.
We are not called to guess dates. But we are called to know the season (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Jesus Himself gave us a prophetic roadmap in the Olivet Discourse — a chronological outline of events leading up to His return. Let’s consider a possible progression, based on Scripture and what we now witness globally.
A Possible Biblical Timeline of Christ’s Return
- Birth Pains Intensify (Matthew 24:6-8)
Wars and rumors of wars
Nation rising against nation
Famines, earthquakes, and plagues
✓ Present globally now: Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, locusts in Africa, worldwide quakes, food shortages, pandemics.
- Persecution of Believers (Matthew 24:9-14)
Increasing hostility toward Christians
Apostasy and betrayal
Gospel reaching all nations
✓ Ongoing now: Christian persecution is rising; the Gospel is spreading via internet and underground churches.
- Abomination of Desolation (Matthew 24:15)
A coming desecration of a future temple
Linked to Daniel 9 and the rise of a global leader (Antichrist)
✓ Third Temple preparations are already underway in Jerusalem.
- The Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21)
A time of global upheaval like never before
✓ The groundwork is being laid — digital currencies, surveillance, global governance talks (Rev. 13)
- Heavenly Signs and the Return (Matthew 24:29-31)
Cosmic disturbances
Christ returns “in the clouds”
All eyes will see Him
✓ This hasn’t happened yet — but every other part of the Olivet Discourse is unfolding rapidly.
The Mount of Olives: The Anchor of the Timeline
Jesus started and will finish His earthly mission on Olivet. He taught from it, ascended from it, and will return to it. Zechariah 14:4 makes this clear: “On that day his feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives.”
This is not poetic—it’s prophetic, literal, and scheduled. And that “day” is closer now than ever.
- If Jesus returned this year, would I be ready?
- Am I living like a watchman (Ezekiel 33), warning others with love and urgency?
- How can I anchor my heart in hope, not fear, as the signs intensify?
“You are not watching a world falling apart — you’re watching prophecy falling into place.
Jesus is coming back — and Olivet will see His feet once again.”
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You told us to watch and be ready. Help us to see the signs, discern the times, and anchor our hope in You. May we live boldly, love deeply, and share truth while it is still day. Let our lamps be full and our hearts burning with expectation. In Your heavenly name, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
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