Clay Period: The First Three and a Half Years After the Calling Away

This period starts off with the 'Calling Away'. (Author's note, May 2010: Subsequent to the initial writing of this document (Sept. 2007) the Lord has revealed that the 'Calling Away' actually consists of two distinct phases. The first phase (which is the starting point for the Clay period) is that in which the call goes forth that the Bridegroom is coming, go out to meet Him. The parable of the wise and foolish virgins fully explains the impact of this call. The second phase, occurring probably about 3 years later, is depicted in the parable of the wise and foolish virgins as the point where "those who were ready went in with Him to the wedding, and the door was shut". This can also be described as 'the snatching away of the Bride', Jesus coming unexpectedly, one was taken and one was left.) Thereafter, many Christians remaining on earth realize that the Bride has been taken up to heaven. They themselves know why they have been left behind. They start preaching all over about what has happened and admonish everybody to repent and be ready for the end of the world is at hand. These voices are mostly ignored by the world, but many do develop doubts in their heart.

One Year Later

The first trumpet is blown in the heavens. On earth the astronomers notice a comet heading directly for earth, coming from the direction of the sun. They try to keep it hidden from the general public, thinking and hoping that it would miss the earth. It seems as if it will actually miss the earth, but as the tail of the comet passes earth, it is drawn in by the earth's gravity field. The tail strikes the continent of Africa mainly around the equator, but also down to South Africa and up to North Africa. The nature of the impact is like burning stones striking the earth at great speed. Equatorial woods are annihilated. Every one of the pyramids in Egypt is either destroyed or greatly damaged. Christians warn that this catastrophe fulfills prophecy in Revelation. Some Christians are killed because of this testimony, because the world does not want to hear it. Many people blaspheme the Lord because of these happenings. Many others join the group who have doubt in their hearts concerning these things, uncertain whether this is from God or merely coincidence.

Following this, the second trumpet blows. The main body of the comet splits in two. Again the hope that it will miss the earth is in vain. The bigger part of this main body strikes the Pacific ocean roughly at its centre, just north of the equator. The resulting tsunamis kill many and destroy many ships. Volcanoes erupt and massive earthquakes are triggered by this impact. Once again the Christians warn that these are the fulfillment of Revelation prophecies. Only a small number of conversions occur, however the number of doubters increase.

The third trumpet blows. The smaller part of the comet (called 'wormwood' or 'bitter' or something to that effect) burns up as it enters the earth's atmosphere and only a small piece of it strikes the earth in the Amazon basin. This is not as spectacular as the previous events, however the whole of the Amazon basin is poisoned by the downfall of ash. As a result of this man and beast who drink of the water either die or become ill.

The fourth trumpet blows. The debris, smoke and dust from the various impacts is blown up into the upper atmosphere resulting in a dark cloud which obscures sun, moon and stars over the earth for roughly a third part of the day. Again the voices of the Christians warn people to repent, because the end is at hand. The number of doubters increase even more. Astronomers however point out that the sun, moon and stars have not been 'struck' as is prophesied in Revelation, and thus people at large reject this event as a fulfillment of that prophecy.

The first four trumpets are expected to span approximately one month. However the darkness of the dust cloud from the fourth trumpet will last a number of years.

Three Years (since the Snatching Away)

The fifth trumpet  sounds. At this point a scene is shown in heaven where a large evil angel appears before God and with him a myriad of smallish ugly evil, demonic creatures. The angel (Abaddon or Apollyon) is quite arrogant and fearless and seems to know what is about to happen. His followers on the other hand are shaking with fear, probably thinking that the time of their punishment has come. The Lord then sends this horde to earth with the power to hurt those who dwell on the earth. They may not kill anyone, they may not damage plants and trees and they may not touch anybody who has the seal of God on their foreheads. The rest of mankind however suffer grievously from the pain these beings inflict. This lasts for five months. (Author's note, May 2010: As a result of the new revelations concerning the calling away, as mentioned earlier, many of the happenings explained above to have been part of the first 3½ year period will in actual fact, then, occur during the second 3½ year period.)

Bronze Period