Forget 'Planet Nine'—This Jupiter-Sized Rogue Is the Real Threat

 

I was awakened out of a dead sleep as I was thrown down onto the floor. I struggled to get to my knees and crawled down the hall as the house shook violently. My only thought was to get outside so that I would not be crushed by the house collapsing on me. Things were falling on top of me and all around me. I made it to the stairs and violently tumbled down to the lower level. 

In severe pain I made it to the door and rolled out into the yard as the house swayed back and forth and groaned as if in pain. I looked up and saw that the moon was an eerie blood color not like any eclipse I had seen—it was really weird looking. 

People were screaming everywhere and then I heard a huge explosion and saw a large fireball down the street--I could feel the heat on my face. I guess it was caused by a gas main explosion. 

In a stupor of shock with blood streaming down my face the next thing I saw was a meteorite shower that looked like stars falling down to earth. One of the meteors hit not too far away from me, it felt like a bomb going off. 

I then looked to the coastal town below my house and saw a huge tsunami wave hundreds if not a thousand feet high that reflected the blood color of the moon. Would it reach me, I wondered in panic, and then all went black. 

I think I passed out, because I woke up the next day on my front lawn, I think it was day, but the sun looked really weird it was dark like a black cloth had been draped over it. 

Then I heard that sound, a loud deafening trumpet sound louder and clearer than any sound I had ever heard in my life! As I raced to the window in sheer panic and fear, I saw the sky split open, it almost looked like a scroll being opened, and then I saw Him! I saw Jesus in the sky. 

What is going on, I thought, this must be the end of the world! 

Does that sound like fiction to you? That is what I envision happening after the opening of the Sixth Seal. Here is how the Bible describes it. 

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; 

13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. 

14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. 

15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; 

16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: 

17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Rev 6

 And the same is echoed in another passage.

29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 

30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 

31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other… 

40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 

42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. Mt 24

Now let’s consider what might be the cause of those great earth changes that the Bible says will happen at the sixth seal. And we know they will happen because the Bible is God's Word. From my research I believe that a Planet X or Nibiru passage could be the agent that God uses to bring about these great cataclysms. 

In fact, several researchers including myself believe that a Planet X passage occurred when Jesus was on the cross causing a pole shift that had the sun set at around noon in Jerusalem and then rise three hours later, which also caused earthquakes all over the world. 

So, if it is a Planet X passage that will bring about the events of the Sixth Seal, we should be on the lookout for a large celestial body entering our solar system, which would let us know that the Day of the Lord is near. 

Hmm…look what they just announced that they found—a Jupiter sized rogue planet that they admit can affect other planets. 

Jupiter-Sized Rogue Planet Detected Entering Our Solar System 

Could a vagabond giant from the outermost regions of interstellar space be poised on the cusp of sweeping by our cosmic doorstep? Astronomers say yes and they have the data to support it. Using the Pan-STARRS survey telescope on Hawaii and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile, researchers have found a giant rogue planet, possibly as massive as Jupiter, speeding toward the solar system. It is a transient discovery made possible by the combination of wide-sky monitoring and the capability of high-resolution spectroscopy.

 

Jupiter-Sized Rogue Planet Detected Entering Our Solar System - Search 

Astronomers have detected a Jupiter-sized rogue planet entering our solar system, utilizing advanced techniques like gravitational microlensing to identify this elusive object. 

Discovery of the Rogue Planet

Recent observations using the Hubble Space Telescope have led to the discovery of a new rogue planet, which is a free-floating planet that does not orbit a star. These planets are often difficult to detect due to their lack of illumination and can only be identified through their gravitational effects on nearby objects. The detection of this Jupiter-sized rogue planet was made possible through a technique known as gravitational microlensing, which exploits the warping of space-time predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. Space.com 

Characteristics of Rogue Planets

Rogue planets, like the one detected, are typically dark, cold, and non-reflective, making them nearly invisible to traditional optical telescopes. They can be detected only through subtle gravitational effects on distant objects or by their interactions with other celestial bodies. The newly discovered rogue planet is believed to have originated from deep space, possibly from the Kuiper Belt or beyond, and is now entering our solar system. redskystory.com 

Implications for Our Solar System

The entry of a rogue planet into our solar system could have significant implications for the dynamics of planetary orbits. Research suggests that such an object could influence the orbits of existing planets, particularly gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn. The gravitational interactions could lead to changes in their trajectories, potentially reshaping the layout of our solar system. usasolarcell.com 

Future Observations

As the rogue planet approaches, astronomers will continue to monitor its trajectory and behavior. The detection of such objects is crucial for understanding the population of rogue planets in our galaxy and their potential interactions with solar systems. This discovery opens new avenues for research into the formation and evolution of planetary systems.Space.com 

In summary, the detection of a Jupiter-sized rogue planet entering our solar system highlights the complexities of celestial dynamics and the ongoing efforts of astronomers to understand the universe's many mysteries. 

Why isn't this headline news like 3I/Atlas is? Maybe 3I/Atlas is a distraction. Is this Jupiter sized rogue planet the infamous Planet X? And if so, will it bring about the events of the Sixth Seal? If it is, then look up for our redemption is near! 

25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 

26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 

27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 

28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh... Luke 21

And as already alluded to earlier, what also happens after the sixth Seal is opened? The rapture.

36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21

Not sure that you will go to heaven? The end times are knocking on the door and so is Jesus. He wants to save you; will you let him? Find out what you must do to be saved, click here. 

To find out more about what is going to happen in the end times and when, read The Coming Epiphany;—Your Guide to Understanding End Times Bible Prophecy. 

Three Dreams Confirm the Timing of the Rapture!

 

In this video you will hear three rapture dreams that confirm the timing of the rapture. Take a listen and I will comment below. (HT Karen)

 

What celestial event occurred before the rapture and was common to all three dreams? The celestial event that was common to all three dreams and preceded the rapture was the stars falling. 

Where in the end times does the Bible tell us that the stars fall? 

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; 

13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. Rev 6 

That is pretty clear, the stars fall after the opening of the Sixth Seal. Thus, if these rapture dreams are valid, which I believe they are, they confirm the timing of the rapture—the rapture will occur after the opening of the Sixth Seal. 

And as a further confirmation, the pastor mentioned that the sky seemed to roll up like a scroll. That too is mentioned as an event after the Sixth Seal is opened. 

14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. Rev 6. 

So, these three rapture dreams confirm that the rapture will not occur until after the opening of the Sixth Seal. 

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36 

Not sure that you will go to heaven? The end times are knocking on the door and so is Jesus. He wants to save you; will you let him? Find out what you must do to be saved, click here. 

To find out more about what is going to happen in the end times and when, read The Coming Epiphany;—Your Guide to Understanding End Times Bible Prophecy. 

I know When Jesus Will Appear!

 

Most Biblical theologians will tell us that Jesus will appear two times during the end times. He will appear once at the rapture when He comes the clouds, and once at Armageddon when He comes to the earth. 

The Biblical evidence for His first end times appearance in the clouds at the rapture is recorded in three of the Gospels. 

30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 

31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Mt 24 

26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 

27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven… 

32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Mark 13 

27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 

28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21 

The Son of Man—Jesus—comes to the clouds at an unknown time and He gathers His elect—that is the rapture. This is confirmed in each passage with a “one was taken one was left” scenario as exampled in the Mt 24 passage. 

38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 

39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 

40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 

42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. Mt 24 

This confirms the fact that when Jesus appears in the clouds and gathers the saints it is the rapture. This fact is also repeated in other places in the New Testament such as 1 Thes 4:17. 

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 

So, the first time Jesus appears during the end times is at the rapture when He comes to the clouds. The other time Jesus appears is when He comes back, not to the clouds, but to the earth at Armageddon. This is when Jesus rides down out of heaven on a white horse along with the saints to defeat the antichrist and his armies. After the defeat of the evil forces Jesus will set up His Millennial kingdom and rule and reign on the earth. 

11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war… 

14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean… 

19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. 

20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. Rev 19 

So, those are the two times that Jesus will appear during the end times—once He will come to the clouds and once He will come to the earth. 

Now, consider this question, how about the timing of these events, when in the end times will these events occur? 

The second time Jesus appears during the end times is an easy one to figure out, He appears at Armageddon, which is at the end of the last 7 years and just before the Millennium begins. 

When will the first time Jesus appears in the end times occur? That is, when in the end times will Jesus come to the clouds and the rapture occur? 

Ask yourself this question, besides His appearance at Armageddon, does scripture specifically state any other time in the book of Revelation that Jesus appears and men see Him? Yes, it does! 

15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; 

16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: Rev 6 

Why do the men of the earth say hide us from the face of Jesus? They say that because they just saw Him appear in the sky! That is the first time that Jesus appears in the end times—that is the rapture—and everyone sees Him in the sky. 

And what proceeds this appearance of Jesus in the sky? The opening of the Sixth Seal, a great earthquake, the sun darkened, the moon to blood, stars fall, the heavens departing as a scroll, and every island and mountain being moved. 

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; 

13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. 

14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. 

15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; 

16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: Rev 6 

And God does not only reveal that the first appearance of Jesus and the rapture occurs after the events of the sixth seal, but that timing is also revealed in all the passages in the gospels that have Jesus appearing in the clouds and our gathering to Him at the rapture. 

29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 

30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Mt 24 

24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, 

25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. 

26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. Mk 13 

25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 

26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 

27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Lk 21 

God makes it abundantly clear that the first appearance of Jesus, which is to the clouds and involves the rapture, occurs after the Sixth Seal is opened. This first appearance of Jesus is the beginning of the time period known as the Day of the Lord. 

And here is another confirmation that the rapture occurs after the sixth seal is opened. Consider the ramifications of this verse. 

20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: Acts 2:20 

God says in that verse that the events of the sixth seal occur before the Day of the Lord, which includes the rapture. Therefore, the Day of the Lord and the rapture occur after the sixth seal is opened. 

So, God has revealed to us the timing of the first appearance of Jesus in the clouds at the rapture in five separate Biblical passages. And all five passages confirm that His appearance and the rapture occur after the events of the sixth seal. 

In other words, God has made it abundantly clear that the rapture occurs after the sixth seal is opened.

 

And we see a further confirmation of this fact in the chapter that immediately follows the Revelation sixth seal passage. 

9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;… 

13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 

14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Rev 7 

They are the raptured saints, and they appear in heaven after the opening of the sixth seal. 

Conclusion: Jesus will appear two times during the end times, once to the clouds at the rapture and once to the earth at Armageddon. The first will be after the opening of the sixth seal, the second at the end of the last 7 years. 

Why won’t most Christians believe these facts? Is it because they will be ridiculed, shunned, looked down upon, kicked out of their church? Isn’t it more important to believe what God’s Word says regardless of anything? 

I hope you realize there can be serious consequences to not believing what God reveals in His Word. And God has revealed that the rapture will not occur until after the opening of the sixth seal.  …the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 

And why does it matter what you believe about the rapture? Suppose one day you are faced with not being able to buy or sell if you do not allow yourself to be chipped, and people reason, well the rapture has not occurred yet, so this cannot be the mark. Hmm…the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36 

Not sure that you will go to heaven? The end times are knocking on the door and so is Jesus. He wants to save you; will you let him? Find out what you must do to be saved, click here. 

Have you had your epiphany? You need to be prepared for the end times! Read The Coming Epiphany;—Your Guide to Understanding End Times Bible Prophecy

The Great Tribulation at 36.5 Billion to One

 

As you can see above, I had an out of the ordinary experience the other day with the number 109—a 109109 on my odometer and a 109 on my miles to empty gauge. I calculated the odds of this occurring at about 100 million to one. I asked Steve Wilkin about 109 and this was his response. (Click any image to enlarge)

 

To say the least those 109 syncs are pretty amazing. So, if we add in the fact that the 109s of my car matched the day number of the year--109--that we were focused on—4/19/2025—which was also the day I had put a timer up on the ETF website, that raises the odds to 36.5 billion to one. I would say that was beyond chance, wouldn’t you? 

BTW, my 109-experience happened on 7/15/2025. And from 4/19/2025 to 7/15/2025 (incl) is 88 days. And 7/15/2025 is the midpoint date between 4/19/2025 and 10/9/2025 (109). 

Was God sending us a message? Is this experience with 109 at odds of 36.5 billion to one a confirmation of the Great Tribulation start date? Is it pointing to an event on 10/9/2025?

If it is a confirmation of the Great Tribulation start date, and you believe in a pre-tribulation rapture, then you might want to rethink things--Sixth Seal Rapture.

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36 

Not sure that you will go to heaven? The end times are knocking on the door and so is Jesus. He wants to save you; will you let him? Find out what you must do to be saved, click here. 

Have you had your epiphany? You need to be prepared for the end times! Read The Coming Epiphany;—Your Guide to Understanding End Times Bible Prophecy

The Date of the Crucifixion: April 1, 33 A.D.

In honor of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the nearness of Resurrection Day, here is another one from the archives.

One of the most debated topics involving Biblical chronologies has been the dating of the crucifixion of Jesus. The date of His crucifixion was foretold in Daniel 9:25,26

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. 26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, 

These passages tell us that Jesus the Messiah would be "cut off" or crucified after 69 weeks of time. What year was that?

Many have put forth various dates too numerous to mention ranging from the late 20s to the late 30s A.D. Without going into detail if one considers the decree of Artaxerxes which most place in either 444 or 445 B.C.--which is discussed in The Coming Epiphany--the accepted range for the birth of Christ, that He started his ministry when He was about 30, and the approximately 3½ year ministry of Christ, the only 2 years that are possible for the crucifixion are 32 and 33 A.D. The facts will tell us which date is the correct one.

The first issue that we must address is that some of the Biblical data concerning the timing of events surrounding the crucifixion and for that matter the resurrection seem to be in contradiction. For example, in Mt 28:1 it says

“In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.” 

This verse indicates that Mary came to the tomb on the Sabbath or Saturday and thus Jesus rose from the dead on a Saturday. But in John 20:1 it says 

“The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.” 

This verse indicates that Mary came to the tomb on a Sunday and that Jesus could also have arisen on a Sunday. So, we see that on the one hand the Matthew passage seems to indicate that Jesus rose from the dead on Saturday while the Mark passage seems to indicate that Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday. So, there seems to be a contradiction.

I assure you that there is no contradiction or error in the passages and that there is a logical explanation to the apparent contradiction. The explanation that reconciles both of these passages has to do with the different chronological methods used to mark the start of a day. 

Galileans started their day at sunrise and the Jews in Jerusalem started their day at sunset.[1] Matthew, Mark and Luke were written using Galilean timing and John was written using Judean timing. Thus, in the John passage above the first day of the week started at sundown and the following sunrise is when the day started in the Matthew passage. 

Mary came to the tomb just at the start of dawn just before sunrise, so in the Matthew passage which was written in reference to Galilean timing it was still Saturday because Sunday did not begin until sunrise and in the John passage, written in reference to Judean timing it was already Sunday because Sunday had started at sunset the day before. Thus, one can readily see how these passages are reconciled.

This dual timing is evident in other passages in the gospels also. Matthew 26:17-20 says; 

“Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? 18. And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. 20. Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. 

This passage indicates that Jesus and His disciples would eat and celebrate the Passover during what we know as the last supper. Now look what Jn 18:28 says: 

“Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.” 

And Jn 19:14 says “And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!” 

These verses in John indicate that the Passover had not yet occurred at the time of the trial of Jesus. So how could Jesus have eaten the Passover with his disciples as indicated in the Matthew passage and yet the Sadducees had not yet celebrated the Passover?

The answer is, as we have already seen, that the two groups used a different time reckoning. Thus the Galileans celebrated the Passover the day before the Judeans.[2] The Galileans day had started at sunrise and thus they would celebrate their feast that night. The Judeans, on the other hand, started their day at sunset and thus the Passover would not be celebrated until the next day. For a more extensive examination of the chronology of the Passion Week I would recommend reading Hoehner’s excellent and scholarly work, Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ.

The reason for going over this information is that I wanted to establish the fact that Jesus was crucified on Nisan 14, the day of the Judean Passover. 

“Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the Passover.” 

Jn 18:28. This verse makes it clear that Jesus was crucified on the day of the Judean Passover. The day of Passover was always on Nisan 14. Thus, Jesus was crucified on Nisan 14 (Judean timing).

As a matter of fact, we also know the time of the crucifixion. We know from Mk 15:25 that the crucifixion began at the third hour, which was about 9 A.M. “And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.” And it continued to the ninth hour, which is about 3 P.M. “And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.” Mk 15:33. 

We also know that Jesus died at about 3 P.M. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 35. And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. 36. And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. 37. And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. Mk 15:34-37.

On Passover day, Nisan 14, between 3-5 P.M. is the traditional time that observant Jews would sacrifice the Passover lamb for the feast of Passover. Thus the time of the death of Christ coincided exactly with when the Passover lambs were slain. 

That speaks beautifully to the fact that Christ is our Passover lamb. “Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us” (I Cor 5:7) These passages lead us to emphatically conclude that Jesus was crucified on Nisan 14, the day of the Judean Passover.

The next premise that we will establish is that Jesus was crucified the day before a Sabbath. In other words that Jesus was crucified on a Friday. It is quite evident that the day of the crucifixion was on a Friday. Several passages point this out. “And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath,” (Mk 15:42) 

And yet another one; “And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54. And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. 55. And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56. And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.” Luke 23:53-56.

The Sabbath was held on the last day of the week, which in Jerusalem the Sabbath ran from sundown, on what we call Friday to sundown on what we call Saturday. As we can see both passages indicate that Jesus was crucified on the day before the Sabbath. Thus He was crucified on a Friday. 

Some claim that the Sabbath talked about in these verses refers to a feast day, which were also considered Sabbaths. Thus, they assert that Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday in 32 A.D., the day before Passover, which was a Sabbath with Passover being on Thursday. 

This cannot be true. The reason that it is false is as follows; For the two years in question 32 and 33 A.D. we can examine the new moon data to see when the month Nisan started and then determine what day Nisan 14, Passover, fell on. The U.S. Naval Observatory had the new moon data listed for the years in question on their website. The data for the two years in question are as follows.


Year           Calculated Zero: (Julian)         (Gregorian)

32 A.D.                3/29 8 P.M.                 3/27 8 P.M.
33 A.D                3/21 10 A.M                3/19 10 A.M.

The dates and times above are for the calculated exact time of the new moon. The data on the website is given in Julian dates; I have converted them to Gregorian as listed above. All modern day dating is in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. But these dates are not the dates for the beginning of the month Nisan, but for the zero point of the new moon. 

Remember a Hebrew month did not start until the sighting of the crescent moon. Scientists have calculated that the new moon must be at least 11 degrees above the horizon to be visible in Jerusalem. Fotheringham calculated the time of the sighting of the crescent moon as listed below under Calc. Observed. He originally calculated the times in Julian; I have converted them to Gregorian. Thus, as indicated, if the crescent moon was observed at sunset, the next day, would be Nisan 1. I have also calculated Nisan 14 based on the Nisan 1 date.

Year       Calc. Zero   Calc. Observed   Nisan 1   Nisan 14

32 A.D.   3/27 8PM           3/29             3/30       4/12 (Monday)

33 A.D.  3/17 10 AM         3/18              3/19        4/1 (Friday)

(ALL DATES ARE GREGORIAN)

In the Gregorian calendar, which all dates above are in, Passover, which always occurs on Nisan 14, in 32 A.D. was on April 12, which was on a Monday, and in 33 A.D. it was on April 1, which was on a Friday. 

Thus, it is readily seen that 32 A.D. cannot be a possible date for the crucifixion. There is no way to reconcile a Monday crucifixion with clear Biblical facts about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ which place his resurrection as occurring on the first day of the week, Sunday. 

Those who claim that Nisan 14 was on a Wednesday in 32 A.D. have failed to take into account the Julian to Gregorian conversion and have transposed a Julian date onto a Gregorian calendar and have come up with the wrong day of the week.

Thus, with the 32 A.D. date eliminated we can conclude that Christ was crucified on Passover on Friday April 1, 33 A.D.

Some say that Christ could not be crucified on a Friday because of Mt 12:40 which says, “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” 

They contend that Christ could not have been crucified on a Friday and still meet the qualifications for this verse because Friday would not have left enough time for the three days and nights. However, I assert that yes Christ was dead for three days and nights, and I also assert that He was crucified on a Friday. 

This apparent contradiction is easily reconciled when you consider two facts. First, in Hebrew counting any part of a day is counted as a whole day. This is called inclusive reckoning. Thus, the three days and three nights do not necessarily refer to 3 entire days consisting of 72 hours, though it could. But the term three days and three nights can refer to parts of three days and nights.

The second fact that we need to consider is the astronomical events that took place at the time of the crucifixion. What I am specifically referring to is recorded several times in the New Testament. “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.” (Mt 27:45). “And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.” (Mk 15:33). 

It is clear from these accounts that darkness was over all the land from about noon to 3 P.M. We know that a solar eclipse with the moon did not cause the darkness, because at the time of Passover there is always a full moon, and you cannot have a solar eclipse at the time of a full moon. 

Also from lunar data, which is also listed on the Naval observatory site, we know that on April 1, 33 A.D. there was a lunar eclipse. You cannot have a lunar eclipse and solar eclipse by the moon on the same day. So, what caused this darkness?

I believe that this darkness was caused by the sun actually setting, which was probably caused by a geo physical pole shift. There are several reasons why I believe this. One of the main reasons concerns the fact that the lunar eclipse that occurred on that day was recorded as being fully observed. Peter makes mention of this fact in Acts 2:20 “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come.” 

Here Peter implies that miraculously the moon was already turned to blood and the sun darkened at the time of the crucifixion. Also, the historical letter of The Report of Pontius Pilate, Governor of Judea, Which Was Sent to Tiberius Caesar in Rome record the full observance of a blood red moon, which occurs when the moon is eclipsed. “Now when he was crucified, darkness came over all the world, And the moon, which was like blood, did not shine all night long, although it was at the full.”

However lunar data tells us that the lunar eclipse should not have been fully observable in Jerusalem on that day. “On Friday 3rd (Passover) AD 33 [April 1 Gregorian] there was a partial lunar eclipse. It commenced, at 15h 40m local time in Jerusalem, and terminated at 18h 31m local time in Jerusalem. In normal circumstances this eclipse would not have been visible in Jerusalem at the time when it actually began, but the last traces of the eclipse would have been visible for about half an hour.[3]

The only way for Peter and others to have observed a full blood moon lunar eclipse was for a pole shift to have occurred. Another reason why it is believed that a pole shift occurred on that day was because of the worldwide shaking of the earth.

Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52. And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53. And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54. Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. (Mt 27:50-54).

Historians also tell us that earthquakes were recorded in many other parts of the world at that time.[4] The historical account of The Report of Pilate the Governor says this And amid this terror the dead appeared rising again, as the Jews themselves bore witness and said that it was Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the twelve patriarchs, and Moses and Job, who had died before, as they say, some three thousand five hundred years. And there were very many whom I myself saw appearing in the body, and they made lamentation over the Jews, because of the transgression which was committed by them, and because of the destruction of the Jews and of their law. The terror of the earthquake continued from the sixth hour of the preparation until the ninth hour.

It is theorized that earthquakes occur during a pole shift. There is evidence that throughout the history of the world the earth has undergone pole shifts. Even Einstein promoted this theory. Many believe a pole shift occurred at the time of the crucifixion and caused the darkness and the other anomalies that occurred from the 6th to 9th hour. Isn't this what Amos 8:9 tells us happened? And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day:

So if the darkness was caused by a pole shift then the sun would have actually went down and then after the darkness it would have rose again. That is why it was dark enough that the stars could be seen.[5] ( I recommend reading the fascinating article (pdf) "The Catastrope of the Crucifixion") 

So literally the day of the crucifixion was a day of 2 nights. Therefore, since Jesus was dead for part of that “darkness” it can be counted as the first night, then there was light for the about 3 hours between 3 P.M. and 6 P.M., that was the first day. The second night then ensued with the setting of the sun and then the second day followed the next morning. The second night and day was the Sabbath. Then the third night and then Jesus arose just after sunrise on the third day, which was Sunday morning. Thus, we have 3 days and 3 nights in which Christ was dead. Please see the chart below entitled "The 3 days and 3 Nights" for a pictorial representation of the data.

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There are many other supporting facts from history, which also support a Friday April 1, 33 A.D. crucifixion. Much supporting data comes from historian’s accounts of the crucifixion. Their accounts also support a 33 A.D. crucifixion and refer to other phenomena that occurred at the time of Christ’s passion. 

The Epistle of Pontius Pilate, which is a letter from Pilate to Tiberius Caesar. In the letter Pilate states that Jesus had been crucified. The date given at the end of the letter is “The 5th of the Calends of April.” 

Thus, this letter indicates that Jesus was crucified before April 5th. If this letter is to be regarded as authentic then it would also eliminate 32 A.D. as the date of the crucifixion because Passover was on April 12 in 32 A.D. This letter is part of the Apocrypha, which has not been accepted as canonical, but has been regarded as containing trustworthy historical information. The manuscript is owned by the British museum, they deem it as authentic.

Another reason some say that the crucifixion cannot be in 33 A.D. is because of what Luke 3:1-3 says. 

'Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2. Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3. And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

This passage cites the start of John the Baptist's ministry in the 15th year of the reign of Tiberius. When was the 15th year of the reign of Tiberius? We know for certain that Caesar Augustus died on August 19, 14 A.D.; that is when the reign of Tiberius began. 

There are different methods for the reckoning of the years of a king’s reign. Using the accession-year system August 19 to December 31, 14 AD is considered the accession year and is not counted and then January 1 to December 31, 15 AD is considered Tiberius’ first year of reign. 

Thus, the fifteenth year would have been from January 1 to December 31, 29 AD. Using the regnal year method then Tiberius’ fifteenth year would have been from August 19, 28 AD to August 18, 29 AD. Taking both of these methods into account would yield Tiberius’ fifteenth year, and the start of John’s ministry to be between August 19, 28 AD and December 31, 29 AD. 

If you take into account that Jesus did not start his ministry at the same time as John, because John had already gathered a large following by the time Jesus started His ministry, but several months thereafter, and that the ministry of Jesus began in the fall, because half a year before Passover brings you to the fall; then you would have to conclude that Christ began His ministry in the fall of 29 A.D. 

With a 3.5-year ministry of Christ, that would bring you to the spring of 33 A.D. for the year of the crucifixion. The only way that you could come up with 32 A.D. as the year of the crucifixion was if you used the regnal method and had Christ begin his ministry about 1 month after John started his, which I do not think was likely. Therefore, to cite Luke 3:1-3 as conclusive evidence that Christ was crucified in 32 A.D. is not correct. I agree that it allows for that hypothesis but it more likely points to 33 A.D as the date of the crucifixion.

Luke 3:23 is claimed by some to indicate the crucifixion was in 32 A.D. It states, “And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli.” 

This verse says that when Jesus was baptized, He was about 30 years old. Some take this to mean that Jesus was exactly 30 years old when he began His ministry and taking into account his birth date of 9/11/ 3 BC would have the start of His ministry in 28 A.D. and the crucifixion in 32 A.D. But Luke 3:23 only says that He was about 30 years old. I believe if He was exactly 30 years old then it would have said “He was 30 years old. 

It does not say that, it says He was about 30 years old indicating that Jesus’ age was near 30. Thus Luke 3:23 allows for several possible crucifixion dates. If one insists on maintaining that Jesus was 30 years old when He began His ministry, the 29 AD date still works. For if He was born on 9/11/3 BC then He would have been 30 years old from 9/11/28 to 9/10/29. 

Thus, He could have started His ministry in early September of 29 AD and still have been 30 years old, 3 and a half years later would have been Passover of 33 AD. (For an excellent article about dating the birthday of Jesus see Roy Reinhold’s article “Exact Date of Yeshua’s Birth at: http://www.ad2004.com/prophecytruths/Articles/Yeshua/yeshuabirth1.html

In summary, with the citing of the decree of Artaxerxes in 444 BC and then calculating forward 69 weeks (476 years, 25 days) you come to 33 AD for the year of the crucifixion. (Note: In The Coming Epiphany I show how the time of 476 years and 25 days comes to the exact day of the crucifixion.) 

Some cite the decree in 445 B.C. and come to 32 A.D. We showed by new moon data that 32 A.D. could not be the correct year because Passover (Nisan 14) was on a Monday in 32 A.D. And there is no way to reconcile a Monday crucifixion with the scriptural record. 

We also showed that scriptures cited by some to indicate a 32 A.D. crucifixion, upon proper analysis do not necessitate a 32 A.D crucifixion and also allow for a 33 AD crucifixion. From scripture we know that Jesus was crucified on Passover and on a Friday. 

Passover was on a Friday in 33 A.D. With a proper understanding of the “three days and nights” a Friday crucifixion is in agreement with the scriptural record. Many historical accounts such as the epistle of Pilate also indicate a crucifixion in 33 A.D. Since we have shown that all scriptural facts allow and point to a crucifixion on Passover Friday April 1st, 33 A.D. and that the new moon data only allows for 33 AD thus we have provided conclusive evidence that proves that the crucifixion had to take place on Friday April 1, 33 AD.

And what does all of this say infer for the end times? Since Jesus fulfilled the Spring Feasts during His first coming, so He will fulfill the fall feasts at His second coming.

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[1] Hoehner pp.88,9

[2] ibid. pp. 86,7

[3] The First Church of Rome, Appendix 1. The Catastrophe at the Crucifixion (pdf)

[4] Ibid.

[5] ibid