Both passages speak to the season of Christ's return. The Bible never contradicts itself — different prophecies illuminate different facets of the same coming. Here's how each stands on its own, and where they overlap.
Israel restored as a nation
“Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day? Shall a nation be brought forth in one moment?”
Israel was re-established as a nation on May 14, 1948, fulfilling multiple Old Testament prophecies about the Jewish people returning to their homeland.
Read more →Rebuilding of the Third Temple
“Who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.”
While preparations and plans for a Third Temple in Jerusalem have been reported, construction has not yet begun.
Read more →How they relate
Both prophecies share themes around israel, which is why 3611 News maps recent events to both passages.
Neither passage tells us the day or the hour — “no one knows” (Matt 24:36). They tell us the shape of the season we're in so we can watch with hope, not fear.