Saturday, March 14, 2026

Do the Four Horsemen of Revelation Shape the Atmosphere of Human History?

The book of Revelation describes four mysterious riders often called the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Many readers assume these riders appear suddenly at the end of the world. But what if the vision is describing something broader?

What if the four horsemen represent spiritual forces that shape the atmosphere of the earth across long periods of human history?

In the framework of what I call the Scroll, human history unfolds across a long timeline beginning with Adam and ending after the future 1,000-year reign of Yeshua.

Within this timeline, the four horsemen may represent four dominant atmospheres that influence civilizations.

All four forces are always present on earth. Yet throughout history one of them rises above the others and shapes the character of the age.

Let’s explore this idea using both Scripture and the kingdoms described in the Bible.

The Four Horsemen in Scripture

The riders first appear in Revelation 6.

Revelation 6:1–2 (ESV)

“Now I watched when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals…
And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer.”

Revelation 6:3–4 (ESV)

“And out came another horse, bright red. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another.”

Revelation 6:5–6 (ESV)

“And I looked, and behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand…
‘A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius.’”

Revelation 6:7–8 (ESV)

“And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed him.”

These riders symbolize four powerful conditions that influence life on earth.

Within the unfolding timeline of the Scroll, they may represent long eras when one of these forces becomes dominant in shaping the world.

The White Horse

The Age of Conquest and Expanding Kingdoms

The rider of the white horse goes out “conquering and to conquer.”

This suggests a world where the main driving force of civilization is the expansion of kingdoms and the ambition of rulers.

The earliest chapters of Genesis already describe the rise of powerful rulers and early kingdoms.

Genesis 10:8–10 (ESV)

“Cush fathered Nimrod; he was the first on earth to be a mighty man… The beginning of his kingdom was Babel.”

Nimrod is the first figure in Scripture described as establishing major cities and centers of power.

Soon after, humanity attempted to build a unified civilization centered on its own strength.

Genesis 11:4 (ESV)

“Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower… and let us make a name for ourselves.”

As the Scroll continues, the Bible describes the rise of several powerful kingdoms built through conquest.

These include:

Egypt, which dominated the region during the time of Joseph and Moses
Assyria, which conquered much of the Near East
Babylon, which captured Jerusalem
Persia, which ruled a vast multinational empire
Greece, whose armies rapidly conquered the ancient world
Rome, which dominated the Mediterranean region

The prophet Daniel actually saw these empires in a vision.

Daniel 2:37–39 (ESV)

“You, O king… are the king of kings…
After you shall arise another kingdom inferior to you, and yet a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth.”

In the early ages of the Scroll, the world was shaped primarily by the rise and expansion of kingdoms.

This reflects the atmosphere of the White Horse — conquest and dominion.

The Red Horse

The Age of War-Driven Empires

The second rider is given power to take peace from the earth.

Revelation 6:4 (ESV)

“Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another.”

Many empires in Scripture became known not simply for ruling territory but for violent military domination.

For example, the Assyrian Empire expanded through brutal warfare.

Isaiah 10:5–6 (ESV)

“Woe to Assyria, the rod of my anger… Against a godless nation I send him.”

The Babylonian Empire conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the temple.

2 Kings 25:9 (ESV)

“He burned the house of the Lord and the king's house and all the houses of Jerusalem.”

Later came the Greek Empire under Alexander the Great, whose armies swept across much of the known world.

Daniel 8:21 (ESV)

“The king of Greece… the great horn between his eyes is the first king.”

Finally, Rome ruled through military strength and enforced peace through the power of the sword.

Matthew 24:6 (ESV)

“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars.”

Across long stretches of the Scroll, history has been defined by war between nations.

This reflects the influence of the Red Horse — the spirit of warfare.

The Black Horse

The Age of Commerce, Innovation, and Inflation

The third rider carries scales, which symbolize trade and economic measurement.

Revelation 6:5 (ESV)

“Behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand.”

Revelation also describes inflation.

Revelation 6:6 (ESV)

“A quart of wheat for a denarius.”

A denarius was roughly a full day’s wage.

This means a person would work all day just to buy a small amount of food.

That is a clear picture of rising prices and economic pressure.

The Bible records similar economic conditions during times of famine.

2 Kings 6:25 (ESV)

“There was a great famine in Samaria… a donkey’s head was sold for eighty shekels of silver.”

When resources become scarce, prices increase dramatically.

According to the Scroll framework, the Black Horse era began with the birth of Yeshua and continues today.

During this period, the world has increasingly been shaped by:

trade
economic systems
innovation
global markets
financial power

Nations today compete less through conquest and more through economic influence and technological advancement.

This combination of commerce, innovation, and inflation closely matches the imagery of the Black Horse.

The Pale Horse

The Future Age of Death

The fourth rider represents the most destructive phase of the Scroll.

Revelation 6:8 (ESV)

“And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed him.”

This rider brings destruction through several forces:

war
famine
disease
death

The verse continues:

“They were given authority… to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence.”

Within the Scroll framework, this Pale Horse era is still to come.

It represents a future time when death spreads broadly across the earth before the final restoration of God's kingdom.

Spiritual Forces Behind Earthly Kingdoms

The Bible also hints that spiritual forces influence earthly kingdoms.

One of the clearest examples appears in the book of Daniel.

Daniel 10:13 (ESV)

“The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me.”

Here an angel describes a spiritual conflict connected to the kingdom of Persia.

This passage suggests that the rise and fall of kingdoms may involve spiritual powers working behind the scenes.

If that is true, it becomes easier to understand how the horsemen of Revelation could represent spiritual forces shaping the atmosphere of history.

The Rotating Influence of the Horsemen

One possible way to understand the four horsemen is to see them as forces that influence the atmosphere of the earth across the timeline of the Scroll.

All four forces exist at all times:

conquest
war
economic power
death

But throughout history one of them becomes dominant for a season.

Horseman	Dominant Influence
White Horse	Expansion of kingdoms
Red Horse	War-driven empires
Black Horse	Commerce, innovation, inflation
Pale Horse	Future era of widespread death

According to this interpretation, humanity currently lives in the era of the Black Horse, which began with the birth of Yeshua.

The Final Outcome

The book of Revelation ultimately points beyond the horsemen.

Their influence does not last forever.

The Scroll concludes with the reign of Christ.

Revelation 11:15 (ESV)

“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.”

No matter which force shapes the present age, Scripture promises that the final chapter of history belongs to the kingdom of God.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Is a 5,000-Year Timeline Hidden in Daniel’s Prophecy?

Exploring Gabriel’s message in Daniel 9 and the possibility that it outlines a long prophetic timeline for human history.

What if the message the angel Gabriel delivered to Daniel was not only about the rebuilding of Jerusalem, but also about the unfolding timeline of human history?

This article explains my understanding that Gabriel’s message in Book of Daniel 9:20–27 describes a long timeline of history that begins with Daniel’s prayer.

If the first “seven sevens” cover roughly the 500 years between Daniel and the birth of Yeshua, then the full pattern of seventy sevens may point to a timeline of about 5,000 years.

Seen this way, Daniel’s vision becomes a broad map of God’s plan—from the rebuilding of Jerusalem to the final fulfillment of His purposes on earth.

Two Foundational Observations About Gabriel’s Timeline

For more than sixteen years I have studied one of the most intriguing passages in Scripture: the prophetic message given to Daniel by the angel Gabriel.

The passage appears in Daniel 9:20–27, and it contains what many believe is one of the most structured prophetic timelines in the Bible.

Daniel records that while he was praying and confessing the sins of Israel, Gabriel came to him with a message meant to give him “insight and understanding.”

The core of that message appears in the following verses.

Daniel 9:25–27 (ESV)

“Know therefore and understand that from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed one, a prince, there shall be seven weeks. Then for sixty-two weeks it shall be built again with squares and moat, but in a troubled time.

And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing. And the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end shall come with a flood, and to the end there shall be war. Desolations are decreed.

And he shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator.”

After studying this passage for many years, I have come to a perspective that rests on two essential observations.

Observation One

The timeline begins with Daniel’s prayer

Gabriel’s message begins with these words:

“Know and understand this: From the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem…”

Many interpreters connect this “word” to a later decree issued by Persian kings.

However, I believe the timeline begins at the very moment Gabriel delivers God’s message to Daniel in response to his prayer.

In this view, the “word going out” is not merely a political decree from an earthly king but a heavenly declaration delivered by Gabriel.

If this is correct, the starting point of the timeline is the moment of Daniel’s prayer and Gabriel’s response.

Observation Two

The first “seven sevens” stretches from Daniel to Yeshua

Gabriel continues:

“…until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven ‘sevens.’”

I understand this phrase to describe the period between Daniel’s time and the arrival of the Messiah.

Historically, Daniel’s prayer occurred in the late sixth century BC, and the birth of Yeshua occurred roughly five centuries later.

In other words, the time between Daniel’s prayer and the arrival of the Anointed One is approximately 500 years.

This suggests that the first block of “seven sevens” represents that span of time.

Extending the Pattern

If the first segment of seven “sevens” corresponds to about 500 years, an interesting implication emerges.

Gabriel describes a total of seventy sevens:

7 sevens
62 sevens
1 final seven

Together these equal 70 sevens.

If the first seven correspond to roughly 500 years, then the full structure of seventy sevens would span approximately 5,000 years.

Viewed this way, Daniel’s prophecy describes a long arc of history unfolding from the moment Gabriel spoke to Daniel.

If we are roughly halfway through that timeline today, it would suggest that humanity stands near the midpoint of the prophecy—about 50% complete, with roughly 2,500 years remaining before its full conclusion.

Under this interpretation, Gabriel’s message is not simply describing a short historical window but outlining a long prophetic framework for the unfolding of God’s plan on earth.

A Timeline That Begins With Prayer

What I find most striking about this passage is how it begins.

The timeline of world events is triggered not by a king issuing a decree, but by a prophet praying.

Daniel humbled himself, confessed the sins of his people, and sought the mercy of God. In response, heaven revealed a prophetic structure stretching far beyond his lifetime.

Whether one agrees with my conclusions or not, this passage reminds us that God governs history according to His purposes. Long before many of these events unfolded, their outline was revealed to Daniel.

I also want to be clear about something important.

To date, I have not found another interpretation that places the end of the present age in the same timeframe that my study suggests. What I most often see is the belief that the world will end within the lifetime of the interpreter or shortly thereafter.

Because of this, it is important for me to say that my view is simply one interpretation among many, and I do not hold it dogmatically.

The exact timeline of these events is not a doctrinal necessity. Our faith does not depend on solving the calendar of prophecy.

Yet Scripture gives us many clues scattered throughout the Bible that invite us to study and reflect. I believe God included these prophetic patterns not to cause fear or speculation, but to help guide us along the journey of time.

For me, Daniel 9 remains one of the most fascinating windows into how the Scriptures portray the unfolding story of redemption—from the restoration of Jerusalem, to the coming of the Messiah, and beyond.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Patient Endurance: Living the Dream Without Fear

The last two weeks leading up to the launch of our newest brand have been some of the most stressful of my professional life.

Restful sleep has been elusive. My mind has raced at night, and my heart has carried a quiet but persistent fear—Can I really carry the operational and financial weight of what’s ahead? There have been moments of doubt, and even flashes of regret, where I’ve questioned whether this leap of faith was wise.

It’s strange how faithfully pursuing the voice of YHWH can sometimes feel so heavy.

At times I’ve wondered if I was being foolish—taking on too much risk in the name of calling. The truth is, I’ve never chosen a simple life. I carry a vision for what I believe the Lord has asked me to steward, and that vision has required risk, stretching, and repeated steps beyond the edges of my expertise.

And yet—here is the paradox—I am living my dreams.

At 47 years old, I am content with what YHWH has given me. Life now feels less about accumulation and more about preservation—protecting what has been built, and prayerfully preparing to pass it on to the next generation of Kingdom builders.

Living the Dream Doesn’t Remove the Weight

As I sit with the anguish that sometimes accompanies the pursuit of purpose, I’m reminded of a sobering truth:

Many people never live their dreams.

They imagine them. They talk about them. Then life, fear, or responsibility quietly places those dreams on a shelf. That will not be the story of the Briggs household.

Still, I’ve realized something important: I’ve been taking this privilege for granted. The ability to try, to risk, to walk out faith in real time is itself a gift. I don’t need to wait for outcomes or prosperity to enjoy obedience. Faith is not validated by success—it is validated by listening.

Patient Endurance

Lately, I’ve found myself deeply connected to John’s words, written after he had likely lost nearly all of the other disciples to martyrdom:

“I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.”
(Revelation 1:9, ESV)

That phrase—patient endurance—sets the tone for the entire book of Revelation. Five of the seven churches (Revelation 2 - 3) are explicitly commanded to endure, and the remaining two are implicitly called to do the same.

Endurance is not optional in the Kingdom.

Whether through suffering or through long obedience, the people of God are called to remain faithful over time.

Patient endurance is not merely surviving adversity.
It is sustaining faith while resisting fear, complacency, and despair as time stretches on.

How We Endure

Endurance begins with hearing.

John tells us plainly that it was because of the word of God that he found himself on Patmos. Revelation reinforces this again:

“Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.”
(Revelation 14:12, ESV)

To keep the commands of YHWH, we must listen—to His Spirit and His Word. Once we recognize His voice, obedience will often require risk. It may require giving without knowing if anything will be returned. It may require walking forward while discomfort or suffering remains unresolved.

That is the space Scripture calls endurance.

But the call is not simply to endure—it is to endure patiently.

The Battle With Fear

Patient endurance means remaining faithful while maintaining joy.

This is where the Lord has been gently confronting my heart. I have not struggled to stay on the path. My struggle has been staying free from fear while walking it.

Scripture speaks directly to this:

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.”
(1 John 4:18, ESV)

Fear interprets hardship as punishment. Love understands hardship as formation.

Patient endurance is not a trait we receive—it is a discipline we learn while pursuing the will of YHWH. Revelation makes this unmistakably clear: growth in intimacy with the Father and victory over the enemy are inseparable from long-suffering and faithful endurance.

Choosing Joy, Rejecting the Lie

So I choose to take up this cross with honor.

I reject the lie that hardship means I am cursed, punished, or foolish. I am not. The Lord is using my professional life to draw me closer to Him and to deepen my love for Him.

My prayer is simple:

YHWH, teach me what You desire to teach me here.
Let me live in patience, obedience, and joy—free from fear.

The Gift of Shabbat

I am deeply grateful for the gift of Shabbat, which gave me the space to pause and write this reflection as a step toward healing.

From Friday evening to Saturday evening, we are commanded to release our striving and allow the Lord to restore what the week has worn down. This Shabbat, I needed that restoration. I needed to hear His voice and allow Him to heal places of emotional fatigue I hadn’t fully named.

Shabbat reminds me that faithfulness is not proven by effort alone—but by rest.

Faithful Unto Death

Scripture is unambiguous about the finish line:

“Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
(Revelation 2:10, ESV)

Not until conditions improve.
Not until pressure lifts.
Unto death.

Joy is not found when endurance ends.
Joy is found when faithfulness is embraced without condition.

A Dedication

As we step into 2026 and launch this new brand, I dedicate this season to the apostles—men who pursued the call of God at great personal cost:

“Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.”
(Acts 5:41, ESV)

May I rejoice the same way—not after suffering passes, but within it.
May I endure patiently.
May I walk without fear.
May I remain faithful—with joy—until the end.

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Why the Pass Through Works (Part 1 of 2)

A testimony of blood, time, and restoration

In hindsight, it’s a little ironic that I’m writing this article after publishing Pass Through: A 90-Day Transformative Weight Loss and Vitality Plan.

This is the article that probably should have come first.

But maybe it couldn’t have been written then.
Maybe it could only be written now—after more than a decade of actually living it.

What follows isn’t a pitch. It’s a testimony.
Not of perfection, but of consistency.

Where the Pass Through Began

Long before the framework was fully articulated, the dietary foundation of what we had already named the Pass Through began with Kayla and me around 2007, and it produced meaningful success from the very beginning.

Through intentional changes to food—simplifying ingredients, removing what inflamed, and eating with greater restraint—Kayla experienced a significant transformation, losing more than 35 pounds. What started as a practical pursuit of health became an early lesson for both of us in how powerfully the body responds when it is given the right environment.

Years later, that foundation was deepened when we read Four Cups: God’s Timeless Promises for a Life of Fulfillment by Chris Hodges, then pastor of Church of the Highlands.

That book sparked deeper conversations around Passover, deliverance, and the role of blood in God’s redemptive story—bringing language and structure to something we had already been practicing intuitively.

One verse in particular stayed with us:

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood.” — Leviticus 17:11

That statement stopped us cold.

If life is carried in the blood, then a simple question follows:

How much of our health—or sickness—is also carried there?

From Body → Organs → Cells → Blood

Over time, a pattern became clear:

If you want a healthy body, you need healthy organs
If you want healthy organs, you need healthy cells
And if you want to influence nearly every cell in the body, there is only one system that reaches them all

Blood.

Blood delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, immune signals, and healing instructions to every cell.
It also carries away waste, inflammation, and toxins.

Change the environment, and the cells respond.

Blood is the environment.

Blood Is Not Static — It Renews in Cycles

As I studied further, I learned something critical:

Blood is constantly being renewed—but not all at once.

Here’s what science shows:

Plasma refreshes within days
Platelets renew in about 7–10 days
White blood cells turn over in days to weeks
Red blood cells (the slowest) live about 120 days

This mattered more than I realized at first.

Why 90 Days Works

By 90 days, the blood is substantially renewed:

Plasma reflects a new nutritional environment
Platelets and immune behavior have reset
A majority of red blood cells were formed under new conditions

This is why people experience real, durable change after a full quarter—not just “detox feelings,” but measurable improvement.

Ninety days is long enough for systemic change to begin.

When 120 Days Matters

However, 120 days represents something more complete.

At that point:

Every red blood cell in circulation was formed under healthier conditions
The blood has reached its full healing potential

This is why I encourage:

An annual 90-day Pass Through reset for most people
A 120-day commitment for those who:
- have never done a full reset
- are dealing with chronic or nagging injury
- face ongoing sickness or metabolic dysfunction
- have received a concerning diagnosis or prognosis

Always in coordination with a licensed healthcare provider.

Not because healing suddenly happens on day 120—but because the blood is finally fully renewed.

Blood First — Then Organs (With Real Timelines)

Here’s an important distinction many health plans miss:

Blood renews first. Organs respond next.
And they do so on different timelines.

Not everything heals at the same speed.

Tissues That Respond in Weeks (≈2–6 weeks)

These tissues are highly vascular and metabolically active, meaning they respond relatively quickly once blood quality improves:

Muscle tissue – improved oxygen delivery, endurance, and recovery
Vascular lining (endothelium) – better blood pressure regulation and flexibility
Immune signaling – reduced inflammation and improved response
Gut lining – improved absorption, reduced irritation and bloating
Skin and hair support tissues – improved circulation and structural integrity

This is why people often notice:

better workouts
clearer thinking
reduced swelling
improved energy

within the first 30–45 days.

Tissues That Respond in Months (≈2–6 months)

These tissues require sustained exposure to healthier blood over time:

Liver tissue – fat metabolism, detox pathways, enzyme balance
Connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, fascia) – injury resilience, joint comfort
Metabolic organs (pancreas, adipose tissue signaling) – insulin sensitivity, fat regulation
Nervous system regulation – stress response, sleep quality, autonomic balance

These systems don’t just need clean blood — they need consistent clean blood.

This is why deeper healing often shows up after 90 days, and continues improving well beyond it.

Tissues That Benefit Most After Full Blood Renewal (≈4–6+ months)

Once the blood is fully renewed (around 120 days), longer-term restoration becomes possible in:

Chronic injury sites
Long-standing inflammatory tissues
Organ systems stressed for years, not weeks
Hormonal signaling pathways

This is where people often report:

nagging issues finally resolving
stable blood pressure trends
durable metabolic improvement
a sense that the body has “turned a corner”

Why Staying the Course Matters

Think of it this way:

Blood changes the environment.
Time allows the structure to rebuild.

Stopping right as the blood becomes fully renewed is like planting seed but leaving before harvest.

That’s why I encourage those who reach 120 days—especially for the first time—to remain on the plan as long as reasonably possible, giving refreshed blood time to restore deeper systems.

Blood renews first, performance improves next, and organs restore last—on timelines measured in weeks, months, and sustained consistency.

What I Have Personally Witnessed

I share this testimony with some reluctance, as I generally prefer the path of humility and thanksgiving over drawing attention to personal blessings. However, for the sake of those who are searching for meaningful healing—and not just another plan—I offer my experience thus far as a witness to what God has done in my life.

I am not claiming perfect health, nor any form of superiority. In fact, my own journey has included real struggle. Over the years, I wrestled with keeping my blood pressure within a healthy range, experienced intermittent chest discomfort, and dealt with a constant, nagging cough that never seemed to fully resolve. These were not abstract concerns—they were signals that my body was under strain. Through consistent application of the Pass Through plan, alongside targeted supplements and lifestyle changes, those issues gradually resolved. What this convinced me of is not that I am immune to decline, but that what we eat—and how we steward our daily habits—has the power to reverse health adversity and significantly reduce the likelihood of future challenges when practiced faithfully over time.

Over more than a decade of repeatedly returning to this framework, I have personally witnessed:

improved fitness and faster recovery
healthier body composition over time
steadily improving blood pressure trends
restored energy, mental clarity, and focus
growing resilience against burnout and injury

At the time of this writing, at 47 years of age, I can also say with gratitude that:

I have never had a single cavity
my eyesight remains 20/20
have been given the grace to avoid hospitalization, major surgery, and long-term dependence on prescription medications
and my overall health markers—fitness capacity, metabolic labs, recovery, and cardiovascular performance—more closely resemble that of someone a decade or more younger than my chronological age

I do not share these things to boast, but to testify out of my love for you. Not to elevate a method, but to point toward faithfulness—both in how the body was designed and in how God honors consistent stewardship over time.

These outcomes did not come from extremes or shortcuts, but from aligning daily choices with the way the body was created to heal.

Not because the plan is severe—
but because it respects design.

A Final Word

The Pass Through is not a diet.
It is not a cleanse.
It is not a guarantee.

It is a rhythm—one that honors both Scripture and biology.

It works with the body instead of against it.
It teaches restraint, trust, and patience.
And it reminds us that restoration is rarely instant—but it is always possible.

I share this not as a medical expert, but as a witness to what consistent obedience can produce over time.

Written by: Martin A. Briggs
With gratitude to my wife, Dr. Kayla L. Briggs, and to the many counselors and teachers who have sharpened my understanding.

Disclaimer:
I am not a medical professional. This reflects my personal witness and experience. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making significant changes to diet, exercise, or fasting practices.

Sunday, January 4, 2026

I Didn’t Know My Faith Was Heavy Until the Weight Was Gone

I served Jesus most of my life—and if I’m honest, I was exhausted. But what’s surprising is this: I didn’t know I was weighed down at the time. I thought what I was carrying was normal. I assumed faith was supposed to feel demanding, heavy, and costly in ways that quietly drained you.

It wasn’t until later—after I encountered Jesus in His true covenantal and historical reality—that I realized how much weight I had been carrying. Only then could I see the difference between serving God and serving a version of faith that had slowly become a burden to bear.

Nothing about my devotion changed. My sincerity didn’t change. What changed was clarity. And with clarity came freedom.

Looking back, I can now see that much of what shaped my understanding of faith wasn’t rooted as deeply in Scripture as I had assumed. Layers of tradition, history, and inherited assumptions had subtly framed how I viewed God, worship, and even obedience. At the time, I didn’t question it—because it’s all I had ever known.

The shift didn’t come from walking away from faith, but from seeing it more clearly. When the framework changed, the weight lifted. Scripture began to make sense in ways it never had before. God felt consistent, not contradictory. Faith stopped feeling like something I had to constantly manage and started feeling like something I could finally live.

I’ve linked three YouTube videos below that helped explain why my faith had felt so heavy for so long. They don’t tell you what to believe—but they do help uncover how history shaped what many of us inherited. If you’re quietly asking similar questions, they may help you see things more clearly too.

The Controversy of Constantine’s Conversion to Christianity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qYiwPBQ8Qg
Sol Invictus Day: The Roman Roots of Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D0Fr9oTHW4
A Very Pagan Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh27RDRevgI

Sometimes you don’t realize how heavy something is until you finally set it down. That was true for me—and it may be true for you too.

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Satan’s Little Season: Before the End Comes Exposure

There are many faithful ways people understand biblical prophecy and the order of end-time events. What follows is my personal perspective, offered as one voice among many. Eschatology is not a matter of salvation, nor does it determine one’s closeness to the Father. I engage this topic because it is fascinating, meaningful, and because I believe God invites some of us to explore these things thoughtfully and humbly.

The Big Picture

Within the way I currently understand the biblical timeline, Satan’s Little Season appears toward the very end of history, following what Scripture describes as the Millennial Reign. I share this as a reflection of how these themes have come together for me through study, prayer, and ongoing reflection.

Where We Are Now

🖤 The Black Horse — The Present Age

I believe we are currently living in what the book of Revelation symbolically describes as the time of the Black Horse.

The Black Horse in Scripture

Revelation 6:5–6 (ESV)
“When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, ‘Come!’ And I looked, and behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard what seemed to be a voice in the midst of the four living creatures, saying, ‘A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine!’”

This imagery suggests a world marked by economic imbalance rather than total collapse:

Trade and markets still function
Wealth exists, but is unevenly distributed
Scarcity and abundance coexist

In my view, this aligns closely with our current moment.

Characteristics of the Black Horse Age

This season is marked by:

Great economic prosperity
Extraordinary innovation
Historically high levels of peace
Rising inflation alongside expanding wealth

Spiritually, this is a time of shared dominion:

The Kingdom of Light is advancing
The kingdom of darkness is still operating
There exists an uneasy and temporary harmony

I often compare this to Israel living in Egypt during the time of Joseph:

God’s people lived within a foreign system
Egypt did not worship the God of Israel
Yet there was real peace, provision, and stability

This is not perfect peace — but it is a prolonged season of relative stability, one that may extend a little beyond two centuries.

What Comes Next

🩶 The Pale Horse

(Revelation 7–11 | Approximately 2,000–3,000 Years)

I understand the Pale Horse to represent a long and devastating season that spans roughly 2,000 to 3,000 years, unfolding across Revelation chapters 7 through 11.

Revelation 6:7–8 (ESV)
“When he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, ‘Come!’ And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed him. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by wild beasts of the earth.”

This season is marked by:

Extreme scarcity
Widespread violence and death
Global poverty affecting most of humanity
Only small pockets of prosperity

The Return of Yeshua & the Time of Immortality

At the beginning of this Pale Horse season, I believe Yeshua returns — often called the Second Coming.

In this understanding:

Yeshua reigns from the clouds
The saints join Him and return to the earth
The order of life and death changes

During this time:

The saints become immortal
Those accepted by God who die are sent back to the earth
The saints act as lights, protectors, and agents of relief

People endure this age by either:

Aligning with the kingdom of darkness
Or clinging to Yeshua and seeking refuge among the saints

The 666 Years (The Trumpets)

Following the Pale Horse comes what I understand as the 666-year period associated with the Trumpets.

This period represents:

The highest expression of Satan’s sovereign rule on the earth
The climax of pure evil
Near-total devastation
The extermination of God’s people
The death of all immortals

By the end of this season:

Darkness has reached its fullest expression
Evil dominates without restraint

🌿 The Millennial Reign (A Literal 1,000 Years)

I believe the Millennial Reign is a literal 1,000-year period.

During this time:

Satan is fully locked away
Yeshua is the undisputed King of the earth
Truth is universally known and celebrated
Peace exists unlike anything previously experienced

Importantly:

Immortality continues for the saints
The saints of God serve as the highest governmental rulers on the earth
They govern under Yeshua, administering truth, justice, and light

I see this era as:

A restored world
A healed earth
A preparation for New Jerusalem

🔓 Satan’s Little Season

Only after the Millennium does Satan’s Little Season occur:

Revelation 20:3 (ESV)
“…after that he must be released for a little while.”

During this brief season:

Satan is released
He gathers the remaining remnant of evil
A final rebellion takes place
The hearts of those remaining are tested

This rebellion:

Fails quickly
Ends decisively

Satan is then judged permanently.

The Final Events

With the conclusion of the Millennial Reign and the brief release of Satan, Scripture points toward a final resolution of history. What follows is not another age to be worked through, but the closing movement of God’s redemptive plan, where justice is fully rendered, evil is finally judged and stripped of its power, and creation is made new.

Great White Throne Judgment
The end of the present world order
New Heavens
New Earth
New Jerusalem — the eternal dwelling of God with His people

A Summary of What Must Happen Before Satan’s Little Season

In short, I’ll leave you with the following criteria that I believe must occur before Satan’s Little Season. What follows is a concise snapshot of how I currently understand the sequence of events leading up to it.

A global shift from imbalance to extreme scarcity
The world moves from uneven prosperity into widespread famine, disease, violence, and death. Most of humanity lives in extreme poverty, with only isolated pockets of prosperity remaining.
The visible reign of Yeshua from the clouds
Yeshua reigns openly from the heavens in a way that can be seen, no longer hidden or symbolic, during a deeply darkened world.
Immortal apostles living among humanity
Immortal saints walk the earth as representatives of Yeshua’s Kingdom, bringing hope, protection, and order in the midst of collapse.
Miracles resembling Yeshua’s first coming
These immortal saints heal the sick, restore sight to the blind, protect the vulnerable, and provide supernatural provision—mirroring the works of Yeshua when He first walked the earth.
A final test of faithfulness for the immortal saints
They refuse allegiance to the kingdom of darkness and reject a literal, physical mark worn on the hand or forehead. Because of this refusal, they are beheaded (Rev 20:4) —the only means by which they can be killed.
The rise and fall of Satan’s greatest earthly authority
This season culminates in the highest expression of Satan’s sovereign rule on earth, followed by his defeat, binding, and the beginning of the Millennial Reign.

Final Note

This is one perspective among many sincere attempts to understand Scripture. Eschatology is not about timelines alone — it is about hope, justice, restoration, and the faithfulness of God. I share this view not as a conclusion, but as an invitation to thoughtful conversation and continued searching.

666 Isn’t What You Think: A Revelation 11–20 Timeline

Most people hear 666 and think of symbols, speculation, or scary imagery. But when you read Revelation straight through—especially chapters 11 through 20—a clear storyline appears.

In this framework, 666 is not just a symbol.
It represents the final period of Satan’s rule on Earth, clearly bracketed within the Book of Revelation.

Let’s walk through it step by step.

1. Everything Changes in Revelation 11

The turning point of Revelation happens in chapter 11, with the two witnesses.

“And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that rises from the bottomless pit will make war on them and conquer them and kill them.”
(Revelation 11:7)

After they are killed, their bodies lie in the street for three and a half days, and the world celebrates.

“For three and a half days… those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them.”
(Revelation 11:9–10)

This moment matters because restraint is removed. The beast now moves openly.

Immediately after this, the seventh trumpet sounds:

“The seventh angel blew his trumpet…”
(Revelation 11:15)

This trumpet does not end history.
It starts the final phase.

2. The Seventh Trumpet Releases the Seven Bowls

Later in Revelation, we are told what flows out of this trumpet:

“Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.”
(Revelation 16:1)

The seven bowls of wrath are poured out during the reign of the beast, not after it. These bowls are acts of judgment that strike the Earth while Satan is ruling.

This is the period understood here as the 666-year reign.

3. Who Is Ruling During This Time?

Revelation names the power behind the system:

“They have as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit. His name… is Apollyon.”
(Revelation 9:11)

By Revelation 13, this authority is total:

“And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority.”
(Revelation 13:2)

This rule is global:

“Authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation.”
(Revelation 13:7)

There is no rival power on Earth during this period.

4. The Mark of the Beast Is Literal

During this reign, everyone is forced to choose.

“It causes all… to be marked on the right hand or the forehead.”
(Revelation 13:16)

This mark is required to live normally:

“So that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark.”
(Revelation 13:17)

Refusal brings consequences:

“If anyone worships the beast… and receives a mark… he will drink the wine of God’s wrath.”
(Revelation 14:9–10)

In this framework, the mark is literal, enforced, and unavoidable.
Without it:

You cannot participate in the economy
You are hunted
The penalty is death

5. What Happens to True Believers?

Revelation is clear: believers are not spared during the reign of the beast.

“It was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them.”
(Revelation 13:7)

This is not random persecution—it is systematic execution.

Those who refuse the mark are killed, and Revelation tells us where they are kept while the reign of the beast continues.

“When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained.”
(Revelation 6:9)

The altar is the resting place of the martyrs during this period.
They are not yet raised.
They are not yet reigning.

They cry out:

“How long… until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?”
(Revelation 6:10)

Their question confirms that judgment has not yet arrived. The beast is still ruling. The killings are still ongoing.

Each is given a white robe, but they are told to remain there:

“…until the full number of their fellow servants… were killed just as they had been.”
(Revelation 6:11)

From the death of the two witnesses until the bowls of wrath are finished, every true believer is murdered or dies because they refuse the mark, and their souls are kept under the altar.

Only after this period ends does Revelation show what happens next:

“I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded… who had not worshiped the beast or received its mark… They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.”
(Revelation 20:4)

The same souls once seen under the altar are later seen reigning.

Faithfulness equals martyrdom.
Martyrdom ends at the Millennial Reign.

6. The Collapse of the Beast System (Revelation 17–19)

As the bowls conclude, the system begins to fall.

“Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!”
(Revelation 18:2)

Everything Satan built collapses—political power, economy, religion.

Finally:

“The beast was captured, and with it the false prophet…”
(Revelation 19:20)

This marks the end of the 666 period.

7. Revelation 20: The Transition

Revelation 20 completes the story.

“He seized the dragon… and bound him for a thousand years.”
(Revelation 20:2)

Satan’s rule is over.

“They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.”
(Revelation 20:4)

The Millennial Reign begins.

Final Summary

In this framework:

666 is a time period, not a metaphor
It begins after the death of the two witnesses (Rev 11)
It includes the reign of Apollyon, the mark of the beast, and the seven bowls (Rev 13–16)
It ends with the destruction of the beast (Rev 19)
It transitions into the Millennial Kingdom (Rev 20)

Revelation does not call believers to escape this period—but to endure it.

“Here is the endurance of the saints.”
(Revelation 14:12)

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