Vision
31: The Image of the Man
An image is shown of a man: a head of gold, from the
neck down to the waist is silver, from the waist to the knees is iron, from the
knees to the ankles is bronze, and the feet are of clay. Times are allocated to
the various parts. From the toes to the ankle (the clay part) is 3½ years.
Likewise the bronze part equals 3½ years. The iron part is also 3½ years. The
silver upper body equals 1000 years. The golden head equals eternity.
As time starts counting down and the first 3½ years
are completed the feet of clay crumble and the image drops down and stands on
the stumps of bronze. Time moves on and as soon as the next 3½ years are completed
the bronze lower legs also crumble and the image now drops down and stands on the
two knees. After the next 3½ years the iron upper legs likewise crumble and the
image now ends up standing on the hips. The moment the next 1000 years are
completed the silver upper body also crumbles. However, just before the golden
head would have struck the earth a hand reaches out and catches it. It is then
lifted up and put atop an image that is all gold, perfect from head to toe, and
a Voice says: "This shall never fall. It shall stand forever."
Interpretation notes:
• The moment the 'calling away' occurs the time
countdown starts at the toes of clay.
• After 3½ years have elapsed, this very weak world
government system is replaced by a stronger one.
• After a further 3½ years the Antichrist takes over
with an iron fist, declaring himself as god.
• The 3½ year period that follows this, is also
known as the Great Tribulation.
• Once the Antichrist is disposed of at Armageddon
the Millennial reign of Christ commences and lasts for 1000 years, at the end
of which Christ hands over the Kingdom to the Father, and of this final Kingdom
there shall be no end.