Yes, the Antichrist's actions are directly compared to historical events, particularly the desecration of the temple by Antiochus Epiphanes.
Les Feldick teaches that the Antichrist will defile the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem, mirroring Antiochus Epiphanes who sacrificed a hog on the altar. This historical act serves as a type or pattern for the future abomination of desolation. The Antichrist will stop Israel's sacrifices and offerings at the midpoint of the seven-year treaty, fulfilling prophecy.
Daniel 9:27 — This verse directly describes the Antichrist causing sacrifices to cease and the abomination of desolation, which Les connects to Antiochus Epiphanes.
Daniel 11:31 — Describes the abomination that makes desolate, paralleling the historical actions of Antiochus and the future actions of the Antichrist.
Matthew 24:15 — Jesus references the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel, linking the prophecy to the temple's defilement in the end times.
The Bible, particularly in the book of Daniel, describes a future ruler who will make a covenant with Israel for seven years, but in the middle of that period, he will cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease (Daniel 9:27). This same passage speaks of the 'abomination that maketh desolate' being placed in the temple. Daniel 11:31 also refers to forces that will 'pollute the sanctuary of strength' and 'take away the daily sacrifice,' setting up the abomination that makes desolate. In Matthew 24:15, Jesus warns about the 'abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place,' indicating a future fulfillment. These scriptures establish that the temple will be defiled by a wicked ruler in the last days.
Les Feldick teaches that the Antichrist's actions are foreshadowed by the historical figure Antiochus Epiphanes, who defiled the Jewish temple around 200-300 B.C. by sacrificing a hog on the altar. He believes this was a type of what the Antichrist will do in the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. Les connects the midpoint of the seven-year tribulation period to when the Antichrist will stop Israel's sacrifices and commit the abomination of desolation, likely by offering a pig on the altar. He emphasizes that Israel must have a temple for these events to occur, and that the Antichrist will defile it, leading to great persecution of the Jewish people.
Les Feldick explains that after the church is removed, the Antichrist will emerge and sign a seven-year treaty with Israel. He notes that this treaty is made in hell, and Satan is behind the scenes directing events. The historical parallel is seen in how Antiochus Epiphanes operated, using political manipulation and diplomacy to gain power. Les points out that the Antichrist will be a political manipulator, eventually turning against Israel at the midpoint.
Les Feldick teaches that the abomination of desolation refers to the Antichrist entering the rebuilt temple and defiling it, likely by sacrificing a hog on the altar, just as Antiochus Epiphanes did historically. This act will cause Jewish sacrifices to cease and will trigger the Great Tribulation. Les connects this to Jesus' warning in Matthew 24 for Jews to flee when they see this desecration.
Les explains that for the sacrifices to cease, they must first restart, requiring a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. He notes that Israel is already expecting the temple to be rebuilt, and the Antichrist will demand an end to sacrificial worship at the midpoint of the tribulation. This temple will be the site of the abomination of desolation.
Seven-Year Treaty and Midpoint
Les explains that the Antichrist will sign a seven-year treaty with Israel, and at the midpoint he will cause sacrifices to cease, implying they had been ongoing.
Antiochus Epiphanes as a Type
Les identifies Antiochus Epiphanes as a type of the Antichrist, who defiled the temple by sacrificing a hog, and believes the Antichrist will do similarly.
Antichrist Defiles the Temple
Les describes the Antichrist's action of sacrificing a hog on the temple altar as the abomination of desolation, leading to prophecy's fulfillment upon the desolator.
Temple Rebuilt and Defiled
Les emphasizes that the temple will be rebuilt and the Antichrist will defile it, paralleling Antiochus, and that Jesus warned Jews to flee when this happens.
Antiochus as a Picture
Les shows that the descriptive words about Antiochus in Daniel are also descriptive of the coming Antichrist, making him a type.
Antichrist's Characteristics
Les draws parallels between Antiochus's political manipulation and the Antichrist's future charisma and craftiness.
Antichrist's Despicable Act
Les repeats that the Antichrist will do something as despicable as offering a hog on the altar, as Antiochus did.
He Will Stop Sacrifices
Les explains that the Antichrist will cause temple worship to cease at the midpoint, making the temple desolate, and this requires a rebuilt temple.
Daniel 9:27: And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
This verse directly describes the Antichrist's treaty and his actions at the midpoint, connecting to historical patterns.
Daniel 11:31: And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.
This describes the desecration of the sanctuary, which Les links to Antiochus's historical act and the future Antichrist.
Matthew 24:15: When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
Jesus references Daniel's prophecy, indicating a future fulfillment tied to the temple.
Antiochus Epiphanes was a Syrian ruler who defiled the Jewish temple by sacrificing a hog, serving as a historical type of the Antichrist. Les Feldick teaches that the Antichrist will do a similar act in the rebuilt temple.
The abomination of desolation is the act of the Antichrist entering the temple and defiling it, likely by offering a pig on the altar, causing sacrifices to cease and triggering the Great Tribulation.
He will stop them at the midpoint of the seven-year tribulation period, after three and a half years, as described in Daniel 9:27.
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