Is the asteroid that was named Apophis over 20 years ago
when first discovered something we should be concerned about?
And could it be related to any of the objects we see falling from the sky
in the Book of Revelation?
These are some of my thoughts and conjectures on the subject:
It has been on my mind since it was first discovered in 2004,
and I've been "keeping an eye on it" all these years.
The arrival date, April 13, 2029, is getting closer and closer.
Some of the questions I will be addressing are:
1 ) How big is 99942 Apophis?
2 ) When was it discovered?
3 ) When is it supposed to pass by the Earth,
missing us by approximately 17,000 - 23,000 miles?
4 ) What would happen if it did hit the Earth?
5 ) Can we "trust" the official scientific version of what we are to expect?
a ) What is its projected path?
b ) Are we building rockets to take us to the Moon and Mars, or are we really going to try to intercept this asteroid before it reaches Earth?
6 ) Could the government be lying to us ( as they have done so many times in the past )?
7 ) Which passage in the Book of Revelation sounds like it could be this 1,000 foot object crashing to Earth?
8 ) Would this event be near the beginning or the end of the 3 1/2 years of Tribulation ( 42 month of the reign of the Beast )?
9 ) If so, how does this fit with the 1260, 1290 and 1335 days referenced in Daniel chapter 12 ( and the appointed Feasts of the Lord )?
10 ) What should we do to prepare ( since there will be no pre-tribulation "evacuation" aka Rapture )?
* NOTE: The Objects that fall from the sky in the Book of Revelation could be unknown until they suddenly appear.
Space is big, and our ability to see stuff headed our way is very limited.
Apophis could be a near miss, as they are telling us.
Okay.. let's go over the facts as we currently know them ( or have been told officially ).
# 1 - Apophis is estimated to be over 1,230 feet ( 375 meters ) in length.
I've found several different "estimates" of its length and size.
Currently all that we have are crude radar images of this object headed our way.
Roughly the size of the Eiffel Tower.
Approximately 20 million tons
Structure uncertain - Scientists make "educated guesses" sometimes.
Stony-type (S-type) asteroid made up primarily of silicate materials with some metallic nickel and iron
The structure, shape, density and surface of Apophis are likely similar to other S-type asteroids.
We will learn much more about the asteroid around the time of the 2029 Earth flyby.
Not big enough to DESTROY the Earth,
but large enough to "shake things up" quite a bit.
# 2 - It was first noticed on 19 June 2004, at the Kitt Peak National Observatory
Its provisional designation ( first called ) 2004 MN4
It later received the permanent number 99942 (on June 24, 2005)
Its discoverers chose the name "Apophis" on July 19, 2005.
# 5 The official track and predictions have "evolved" over the years.
The internet has many articles and videos on the subject.
The experts we are hearing from / trusting in,
could be mistaken ( not having ALL the Data needed to know 100% what is going to happen ),
or someone might be telling them to lie.
And since scientist are just people,
we can expect most to follow the "lead" of those above them,
and not question the data themselves.
Here is one such projection of the "path" it will take,
with the cluster of satellites orbiting the Earth included.
# 6 Could the Government authorities be lying to us?
Yes, of course. They have done this many times before.
The COVID non-sense in 2020 is a recent example.
Primarily, if they thought they was a chance of a Global Strike,
they powers that be
( whoever is REALLY in control in this World ),
would NOT want the public to KNOW.
Knowing about an event of this magnitude
would create worldwide panic.
The Panic would cause more harm and destruction
than the actual event.
Also, there is still "time" to find a solution,
as so many movies on this subject have shown us over the years.
It's also possible we don't have anything to worry about
when it comes to Apophis,
but something is going to hit the Earth in the future
according to the Bible.
And we know the Earth has been stuck before
by large objects from space,
and it could certainly happen again.
It's only a question of time.
# 7 In the Book of Revelation
we have several large things falling from the Sky.
The 2nd Trumpet of the 7th Seal
has such an object.
Revelation 8:8-9 says,
Then the second angel sounded:
And something like a great mountain burning with fire
was thrown into the sea,
and a third of the sea became blood.
And a third of the living creatures in the sea died,
and a third of the ships were destroyed.
The 3rd Trumpet sounds more like a Nuclear Missile.
The effects described make me think of the radioactive harm that could result.
Revelation 8:10-11 says,
Then the third angel sounded:
And a great star fell from heaven,
burning like a torch,
and it fell on a third of the rivers
and on the springs of water.
The name of the star is Wormwood.
A third of the waters became wormwood,
and many men died from the water,
because it was made bitter.
# 8 These 7th Seal events all appear to be near
the end of the Great Tribulation.
Possibly just the last 5 - 6 months.
Trumpets 1 - 4 could happen in a very short period of time.
First Trumpet: Vegetation Struck "hail and fire"
Second Trumpet: The Seas Struck "a great mountain burning with fire"
Third Trumpet: The Waters Struck "burning like a torch"
Fourth Trumpet: The Heavens Struck "a third of them were darkened"
We see the 5th Trumpet bringing torment
that is said to last 5 months.
Revelation 9:1-12 discusses this first Woe in detail.
With verses 5 and 6 telling us,
And they were not given authority to kill them,
but to torment them for five months.
Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion
when it strikes a man.
In those days men will seek death and will not find it;
they will desire to die,
and death will flee from them.
# 9 - To understand the how long the End Time events will last,
We look at the answers provided in the book of Daniel,
and in the book of Revelation.
Time, Times, Half a Time ( 3 1/2 years ) = Daniel 7:25, 12:7 and Revelation 12:14
1260 Days = Revelation 11:3 and 12:6
42 Months = Revelation 11:2 and 13:5
1290 Days = Daniel 12:11
1335 Days = Daniel 12:12
One possible theory of how this time frame
could include Apophis,
if it was the object in Revelation 8:8
would have the reign of the Beast and
the ministry of the 2 Witnesses
( both lasting 1260 days / 42 months )
Beginning around the time of the Passover ( 2026 ? ).
Then 3 years later, again around the time of the Passover,
the 7th Seal is opened,
the 7 Trumpets begin to be sounded.
Two weeks after Passover
( which is always on the Full Moon ),
we have the New ( NO ) Moon date of April 13th, 2029
when the 2nd Trumpet "event" could occur.
Possibly the same Asteroid
we have been "watching" since 2004,
Apophis - "the destroyer".
With the following Trumpets occurring soon afterwards.
With the "Locust" ( 5th Trumpet, 1st Woe ) lasting 5 months
This ( theory / guess ) could put the 7th Trumpet
with it's 7 bowls of God's Wrath occuring over the last 30 days of so.
Before Jesus destroys those gathered for the battle of armageddon,
mentioned in Revelation 16:16-17,
with Revelation 19:11-21 providing details of the victory by Jesus.
1260 days is the length of the Beast's reign.
And the preaching of the 2 Witnesses.
Which both appear to be over by the time
the 7th Trumpet ( of the 7th Seal ) is blown.
Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded:
And there were loud voices in heaven, saying,
“The kingdoms of this world have become
the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ,
and He shall reign forever and ever!”
This leaves use with two remaining Length of time references from Daniel.
1290 days is the end of all "these things". Daniel 12:11
This included the 30 days that are the 7 bowls of wrath.
All occuring AFTER the period the 1260 days.
when Christ starts to reign,
at the sounding of the 7th trumpet of the 7th seal.
Again referencing Revelation 11:15.
The final 30 days
ends at the 7th bowl of the 7th Trumpet of the 7th Seal.
Revelation 16:17
Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air,
and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven,
from the throne, saying, “It is done!”
I have always referenced the bowl on the air,
with Ephesians 2:2 about the
"prince of the power of the air"
1335 days could be the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles ( in gathering )
6 months after the previous Passover.
The 45 days being the time of restoration and perhaps dividing of the sheeps and goats.
All before a time of great celebration in Jerusalem.
* Again, this is all just some ideas I've been thinking...
You can tell me in a few years just how wrong this "theory" turned out to be.
I suppose some will feel lead to tell me as soon as they hear this theory.
I welcome constructive criticism,
but please don't use the comments just to spew negativity.
# 10 - What should we do to prepare ( since there will be no pre-tribulation "evacuation" aka Rapture )?
I believe we need to grow closer to our Lord.
He is the One in control.
He is the One that can provide and protect His children.
Have faith and not fear. Be anxious for nothing.
( Philippians 4:6-7 )
Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving,
let your requests be made known to God;
and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.
So, first, make sure you are a child of God.
This comes by believing in the name of Jesus.
( John 1:12,13 )
But as many as received Him,
to them He gave the right to become children of God,
to those who believe in His name:
who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh,
nor of the will of man, but of God.
His name ( Yeshua ×™ֵשׁוּ×¢ַ ) means God is Salvation ( the LORD Saves ).
You must Believe that He died for your sins and rose again.
Simply Trusting in Him alone to save you,
to receive the gift of eternal life.
( 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 )
Moreover, brethren,
I declare to you the gospel
which I preached to you,
which also you received
and in which you stand,
by which also you are saved,
if you hold fast that word
which I preached to you
—unless you believed in vain.
For I delivered to you first of all
that which I also received: t
hat Christ died for our sins
according to the Scriptures,
and that He was buried,
and that He rose again the third day
according to the Scriptures,
Understanding this faith results in you receiving the gift of everlasting life,
and you will no longer be judged for your sins.
( John 5:24 )
Most assuredly, I say to you,
he who hears My word and
believes in Him who sent Me
has everlasting life,
and shall not come into judgment,
but has passed from death into life.
This salvation is a gift received by faith alone.
It's not based on what you do.
( Ephesians 2:8-9 )
For by grace you have been saved
through faith,
and that not of yourselves;
it is the gift of God,
not of works,
lest anyone should boast.
the odds of this one asteroid ( Apophis ) being the "one" that is going to hit us,
are very small.
