According to Les Feldick, the Jews who flee to the mountains during the tribulation—the escaping remnant—will be protected and provided for by God for the last three and a half years.
When the abomination of desolation occurs (Matthew 24:15), Jews in Judea will flee to the mountains southeast of Jerusalem. Les teaches that God will supernaturally protect them there, providing food, clothing, and shelter, just as He did for Israel in the wilderness. They will remain insulated from the tribulation's judgments until the end of the three and a half years.
Matthew 24:15-16 — Jesus directly commands those in Judea to flee to the mountains when they see the abomination of desolation.
Matthew 24:19-21 — Describes the cross-section of society fleeing (including pregnant and nursing mothers) and the great tribulation that follows.
Revelation 12:14 — Describes the woman (Israel) being given wings of an eagle to flee into the wilderness where she is nourished for three and a half years.
In Matthew 24:15-16, Jesus says, "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:) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains." This is a direct command for those in Judea to flee immediately when the temple is desecrated. Jesus further describes the urgency of this flight in Matthew 24:19-21, noting the woe upon pregnant and nursing mothers and the fact that this tribulation will be worse than any before or after. Revelation 12:14 also depicts a woman (Israel) being given "two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent."
Les Feldick teaches that the Jews who flee to the mountains during the tribulation are the "escaping remnant" of Israel—not the whole nation, but a percentage of Jews from every category of life. This flight is triggered by the abomination of desolation (the Antichrist entering and defiling the temple). Les emphasizes that this group includes the elderly on housetops, working-age men and women, young expectant mothers, and nursing mothers—a broad cross-section of society. They will flee from Jerusalem to the mountains southeast of Jerusalem, possibly to the mountains of Moab and the ancient city of Petra. Once there, God will protect them for the last three and a half years of the tribulation, just as He protected Israel in the wilderness under Moses—providing food, water, clothing, and shelter, and insulating them from the catastrophic judgments erupting around them. Les notes that God will protect this remnant even in their unbelief.
Les Feldick teaches that the Jews will be triggered to flee when they see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the prophet (Matthew 24:15). This is the event where the Antichrist enters and defiles the temple. Les describes this as "another triggering mechanism" that causes the Jews to go down to the mountains, southwest (or southeast) of Jerusalem.
Les teaches that God will protect the escaping remnant in the mountains much like He did Israel in the wilderness under Moses for forty years—their shoes didn't wear out, their clothes didn't wear out, and they never went hungry or thirsty. For three and a half years, God will supernaturally insulate them from the ravages of the tribulation, including volcanic and earthquake activity, and will feed and shelter them totally. This protection is compared to Israel's isolation in Goshen during the plagues of Egypt, and also to God opening the earth to swallow the Antichrist's army that pursues them.
Les highlights a cross-section of Jewish society fleeing: the older retired people who are on housetops, the working-age people (25-45) in fields and construction, young mothers-to-be ("woe unto them who are with child"), and nursing mothers carrying little ones. This shows that it is not just a specific class but a representative remnant from every category of life, emphasizing that it's a remnant, not the whole nation.
Les speculates that the fleeing Jews will go to the mountains southeast of Jerusalem, possibly into the mountains of Moab and the ancient city of Petra. He says, "I think it'll be down here in the mountains of Moab, probably the ancient city of Petra," and in another clip, "Whether it's the city of Petra or what, I do not know, it's possible." He also mentions they will go "somewhere in the mountains south and east of Jerusalem." Thus, the exact location is uncertain but is generally placed to the southeast, with Petra as a plausible candidate.
Les consistently teaches that God will protect this remnant for exactly three and a half years—the last half of the tribulation. He connects this to the phrase "time, times, and half a time" and notes it keeps coming up over and over. He states they will be protected "until the end of the tribulation is run."
Les teaches that God will protect the remnant even in their unbelief. In Clip 1, he says, "Don't forget that. Now He's going to protect those remnant Jews who have fled from the area of Jerusalem, much the same way as He did the Jews under Moses in the wilderness." This indicates that their faith is not a prerequisite for God's protection, but it does not elaborate on their specific beliefs.
Cross-Section of Fleeing Society
Les describes the fleeing remnant as including older retired people on housetops, working-age people in fields, expectant mothers, and nursing mothers—showing it's a representative cross-section of Jewish society.
Protection in Moab/Petra for 3.5 Years
Les teaches that the remnant will flee to the mountains of Moab (possibly Petra) and that God will protect them there in their unbelief for three and a half years, providing for them as He did Israel in the wilderness.
Escaping Remnant Triggered by Abomination
Les explains that the abomination of desolation triggers the Jews to flee to the mountains southwest of Jerusalem, calling them the 'escaping remnant,' and that God will watch over them for three and a half years.
Supernatural Insulation in the Mountains
Les reviews the escaping remnant, noting they will flee to the mountains southeast of Jerusalem and be supernaturally insulated from all the horrible events of the final 3.5 years, just as Israel was protected in the desert.
Providential Protection Like Israel in Goshen
Les compares the remnant's protection to Israel's isolation in Goshen during the plagues, emphasizing that God will place a line between them and the tribulation's ravages.
God's Supernatural Provision and Defense
Les teaches that God will intervene supernaturally to protect the fleeing remnant from the Antichrist's armed forces, opening the earth to swallow the army, and will feed them and care for them totally for three and a half years.
Miraculous Sustenance and Total Safety
Les argues that the God who sustained millions in the wilderness for forty years can certainly sustain a smaller remnant for three and a half years, protecting them from global upheaval and giving total safety.
Providential Escort to the Mountains
Les compares the remnant's flight to Israel's exodus from Egypt, teaching that God will providentially escort and protect them from all harm as they journey to the mountains south and east of Jerusalem and remain there until the tribulation ends.
Matthew 24:15-16: 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:) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
This is the direct command from Jesus to flee to the mountains when the temple is defiled.
Matthew 24:19-20: And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
Highlights the difficulties of flight for pregnant and nursing mothers, and the need to pray about timing.
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.
Jesus describes the extreme severity of the tribulation that follows the flight.
Revelation 12:14: And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
Depicts Israel being supernaturally protected and nourished in the wilderness for three and a half years.
Les Feldick uses the term 'escaping remnant' to describe the percentage of Jews from every category of life who flee from the Jerusalem area to the mountains when the abomination of desolation occurs. They are not the whole nation but a representative remnant whom God will protect and provide for during the last three and a half years of the tribulation.
Les suggests the mountains of Moab and the ancient city of Petra as a possible destination because it is southeast of Jerusalem and historically provided refuge. However, he also says he doesn't know for certain, but the Bible indicates they will flee to the mountains and God will protect them there.
Les teaches that God will protect the remnant even in their unbelief. He does not elaborate on their specific beliefs at the time of flight, but emphasizes that God's protection is not dependent on their faith.
Les consistently teaches that God will protect them for exactly three and a half years—the final half of the tribulation period. This parallels Revelation 12:14's 'time, times, and half a time.'
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