When the Disciples asked the Messiah, when would the end be and what the sign of his coming would be. The Messiah gave the answer.

You will hear of wars & rumors of war. See that you be not shaken. For Nation shall rise against nation & ....

This next part is the key..... [Kingdom against Kingdom] - War in heaven. Yahweh's kingdom in heaven enters war with Satan's Kingdom in Heaven, the latter being thrown down.

When Satan is cast down he knows he only has a short time. Namely 3.5 years There shall be a visible light show here on earth. The deceiver will try to convince the earth he is here to free us from bondage.

Save Israel for last - The 3rd Temple will be built even in a time of trouble/Tribulations. They will convince the world the enemy approaches so we should prepare for war.

[All] Nations shall go out to battle Yahshua the true Messiah. The powers of evil shall fall.

John wrote concerning the things that would come in a short period. The last 7 years of Sat