While there is much scripture warning us of the surprise nature to the timing of this rapture event, there is at least a little bit of foreshadowing that might indicate otherwise.

 

We see that Second Passover falls on the evening of the 14th day of the Second Month.  Easily overlooked in the fact the lamb is brought into the home on the 10th day of the Second Month.  That is the same day Noah began loading the ark and Noah knew when to load the ark.

 

When Jesus died on the cross on the afternoon of Passover Preparation day, scripture tells us there was a earthquake and many graves were thrown open.  It doesn't mention anyone coming out of those graves though on this day.  But, after Jesus was resurrected sometime on Saturday night, maybe around midnight, many OT saints were also resurrected for they were seen in Jerusalem during the next 40 days. It would appear that an angel of the Lord passed over.

 

From Passover preparation day, a day 4 Wednesday to Resurrection day is 4 days.  From the 10th day to the 14th day is also 4 days.  It just might be that we will have a worldwide earthquake or series of earthquakes about 3-4 days ahead of the midnight cry resurrection of the dead.  They may throw open some graves. I believe it was Rene who was reporting on the large number of earthquakes around the world the last few days.

 

Some other thoughts:  This midnight cry resurrection/ascension of the dead may take place all around the world at one time.  If it happens at one time, I would look to Jerusalem for the clock and tend to expect around midnight Jerusalem time.  But, the original Passover seems to indicate otherwise.  There an angel of the Lord passed from house to house.  It would seem the angel moved if not slowly at least methodically.  This might portray the event following the time zones around the world, maybe around midnight. 

 

The only event that happens in the twinkling of an eye is the changing of the living wise to immortal.  Even that does not mean that all are changed at the same time.  It too could be a slow moving event as far as moving around the world.

 

The same can be said of the ascension of the living bride.  I do believe the ascensions will take place much like Jesus and the OT saints.  The disciples and other early believers watched them ascend.

 

The 3 events of the rapture though should occur according to Hezekiah's pattern of 7 days + 7 days with the final ascension of the living bride on ascension day.  

 

It should be quite exciting, ha.

 

Keep in mind deceptions from our enemies as well as possible communications interference. 

 

Your friend in Christ,

Steve