The great earthquake in Revelation marks the midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation.
Revelation 11:13 places a devastating earthquake at the same hour the two witnesses complete their 1,260-day testimony and ascend to heaven. Les Feldick teaches this is the exact midpoint of the seven years, when a tenth of Jerusalem falls and 7,000 people are killed. The earthquake signals the beginning of the final three and a half years, described in Matthew 24 as worse than any other time in history.
Revelation 11:13 — This is the central passage stating that in the same hour a great earthquake occurs, a tenth of the city falls, and 7,000 are killed.
Revelation 6:12 — This companion passage describes the great earthquake under the sixth seal, which Les identifies with the same midpoint event.
Matthew 24:21 — Christ describes the final half of the Tribulation as the worst time in human history, which follows the midpoint earthquake.
Revelation 11:13 states: "And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven." This verse appears immediately after the account of the two witnesses being killed, raised, and ascending to heaven. Revelation 11:2-3 establishes the preceding period as 42 months and 1,260 days—three and a half years—during which the Gentiles tread the holy city under foot and the two witnesses prophesy. Revelation 6:12 says: "And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood." Matthew 24:21 additionally warns: "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be."
Les teaches that the great earthquake is the midpoint marker of the seven-year Tribulation. He shows that Revelation 11:13 occurs at the exact midpoint—the same hour the two witnesses finish their 1,260 days—and is repeated from the sixth seal earthquake in Revelation 6:12 (Clip 0, Clip 2). He emphasizes the first three and a half years will not be pleasant: the Antichrist may seem to have everything under control for a few months, but war, invasion, famine, and terrible physical upheaval will mount as the midpoint approaches (Clip 0, Clip 1). The earthquake strikes the area of Jerusalem, causing a tenth of the city to fall and killing 7,000 people. The remnant who are fleeing are terrified and give glory to the God of heaven—but Les is emphatic that this is not salvation, since they still reject Christ as their Messiah (Clip 4, Clip 5). He also ties the earthquake to other midpoint events: the two witnesses are killed and resurrected, the Antichrist moves his seat of government into the temple in Jerusalem, and Satan is cast out of heaven (Clip 6). This great earthquake triggers or sets in motion the final events of the last three and a half years, leading ultimately to Christ's return and His Kingdom (Clip 3).
Revelation 11:13 says the earthquake occurs "the same hour" that the two witnesses are resurrected and ascend to heaven. Those witnesses had prophesied for "a thousand two hundred and sixty days," which is 42 months—three and a half years (Revelation 11:2-3). Les teaches that this places the earthquake at the exact midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation, describing it as "the same hour" and pinpointing it in the Jerusalem area (Clip 2). He also connects it to the sixth seal earthquake in Revelation 6:12, which he also places at the midpoint (Clip 0).
No. Les emphasizes that the remnant "gave glory to the God of heaven" but that this is not a salvation experience. Even though they recognize the God of heaven is working in their midst, they remain in unbelief concerning Jesus as the Christ. He compares this to the rabbis in Israel today who speak of God and His glory while still rejecting Christ (Clip 4, Clip 5).
Midpoint Earthquake in Revelation 6
Les explains that the great earthquake of the sixth seal occurs at the midpoint of the Tribulation and is followed by the celestial disturbances of the darkened sun and blood-red moon.
The Earthquake in Revelation 11:13
Les places the great earthquake at the very midpoint of the seven years, when a tenth of Jerusalem falls, 7,000 are killed, and the fleeing Jewish remnant gives glory to God.
The Exact Midpoint Identified
Using the 42 months of Revelation 11:2 and the 1,260 days of Revelation 11:3, Les shows the earthquake is the exact midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation.
Earthquake Triggers the Final Three and a Half Years
The great earthquake at the midpoint triggers the final events of the last three and a half years, after which Christ returns to the Mount of Olives and sets up His Kingdom.
Giving Glory to God Is Not Salvation
Les cautions that the remnant giving glory to the God of heaven is not a salvation experience—they recognize God's working but have not believed on Christ.
The Remnant Flees in Unbelief
The earthquake and fleeing remnant occur in the same hours at the midpoint, and the Jews give glory to God while still rejecting the Messiah, just like the rabbis in Israel today.
Other Midpoint Events
The earthquake occurs alongside other midpoint events: the death and resurrection of the two witnesses, the Antichrist's takeover of the temple, and Satan being cast out of heaven.
What Really Happens at Armageddon — Revelation 16 & 19
He poured out his bowl into the air, and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven from the throne saying, what? It is done. This is the finale. And there were voices and thunders and lightnings, and there was a great earthquake such as was not since men upon the earth so mighty an earthquake and so great. And again, I don't feel that this is an isolated one.
Revelation 11:13: And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
This is the central verse describing the earthquake, its effects on the city, and the remnant's response.
Revelation 6:12: And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood.
This companion passage describes the great earthquake of the sixth seal, which Les associates with the same midpoint event.
Revelation 11:2-3: But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and three score days.
These verses establish the three-and-a-half-year period that precedes the midpoint earthquake.
Matthew 24:21: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
Christ describes the final half of the Tribulation, which follows the midpoint earthquake.
It occurs at the midpoint of the seven-year Tribulation. Revelation 11:13 places it in the same hour that the two witnesses complete their 1,260 days and ascend to heaven, which is exactly three and a half years into the seven-year period.
Revelation 11:13 says the tenth part of the city fell and 7,000 people were slain. Les identifies the city as Jerusalem and notes that the earthquake is centered in that area.
No. Les is careful to point out that giving glory to the God of heaven is not a salvation experience. The remnant remains in unbelief concerning Jesus as the Christ, even though they recognize that God is working in their midst.
Revelation 11:13 says the earthquake happens at the same hour the two witnesses are resurrected and ascend to heaven. They had testified for 1,260 days—three and a half years—so their removal marks the midpoint when the earthquake strikes.
The great earthquake triggers the final events of the last three and a half years. Other midpoint events include the Antichrist moving his seat of government into the temple in Jerusalem and Satan being cast out of heaven, leading ultimately to Christ's return.
No. Revelation 11:13 is the midpoint earthquake in Jerusalem. The final earthquake, described in Revelation 16:18, comes at the end when the seventh bowl is poured out and is the most severe earthquake in human history.
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