Did Jesus Prophesy About Hanukkah? | Matthew 24 & Prophetic Cycles
Did you know that Jesus’ famous “Olivet Discourse” actually contains deep connections to the history of Hanukkah? In this episode of ISOW Insights, host Matthew Foley dives into the Hebraic roots of Matthew 24 to reveal how the “Abomination of Desolation” isn't just a future event, but a repeating prophetic cycle.
Learn how the patterns of Antiochus Epiphanes, the Macabees, and the destruction of the Temple provide a “shadow” of the final end-time events and the return of the Messiah. We also explore the “Parable of the Fig Tree” and how modern dates in Israel’s history—from the Balfour Declaration to 2023—align perfectly with the biblical calendar.
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Watch the video of the episode here:
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0:00 – Did Jesus directly refer to Hanukkah?
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1:10 – Mark Biltz: Understanding the Times & Seasons.
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2:45 – The Concept of Cyclical Prophecy (Types & Shadows).
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3:45 – Matthew 24: The Destruction of the Temple & The End.
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5:10 – Antiochus Epiphanes & the Abomination of Desolation.
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7:40 – Wars and Rumors of Wars: The Babylonian Connection.
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8:50 – Who were the Maccabees? The Miracle of Lights.
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11:18 – Zechariah’s 4 Specific Prophetic Dates.
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12:40 – Historical Convergences: WWI & the Balfour Declaration.
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15:26 – Mystery of the Fig Tree: Is the Clock Ticking?
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18:48 – How long is a Biblical Generation? (70, 80, or 120 years).
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21:30 – The Jubilee Cycle: 1967, 2017, and 2023.
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22:40 – Spiritual CPR: Waking up the Sleeping Bride.
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27:40 – Final Summary: Living in the Most Exciting Times.