Two thousand years ago, the invisible God stepped into time, clothed Himself in humanity and walked among us in the form of Jesus of Nazareth. This stunning truth is not merely theological—it’s geographical, historical and deeply personal.
Standing on the Mount of Olives, Rabbi Schneider reminded listeners that this very location is not just a place of biblical memory—it is a prophetic marker of the future. “Yeshua ascended to heaven from this exact spot,” he said. “They watched Him literally ascend off the ground, physically in human form… until He disappeared in the clouds.”
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The account in Acts 1:9–12 tells us that after Jesus spoke to His disciples, “He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” Two angels then appeared and declared, “This Jesus… will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.”
This return won’t be hidden or symbolic. It will be physical, visible and glorious. Rabbi Schneider pointed to the Hebrew prophet Zechariah, who foresaw the exact location and nature of Messiah’s return:
“In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives… and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle…” (Zech. 14:4). Zechariah 14:7 also says, “It will be a unique day… but at evening time there will be light.”
This return of Jesus will be unlike anything the world has ever experienced. The sky will be illuminated with heavenly light. His glory will strike the earth like lightning. “The whole planet is going to be engulfed in the light of God’s glory,” Schneider said. For those who know Him, it will be the day of the marriage supper of the Lamb. For those who have rejected Him, it will be a day of divine judgment.
He warned, “There’s going to be nobody in the middle. We’re either going to be caught up to meet Him… or experience retribution.”
To those who doubt, Schneider echoed the words of the apostle Peter, who insisted that these are not myths or fairy tales: “We were with Him on the holy mountain… we saw Him transfigured into blazing glory.” Paul likewise confirmed that after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to more than 500 witnesses—many of whom were still alive at the time of his writings.
But the pressing question is not merely if Jesus is returning—but are we ready for when He does?
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Schneider called believers to be like the five wise virgins who kept their lamps burning in anticipation of the Bridegroom (Matt. 25). The foolish virgins were not atheists—they believed, but they grew drowsy and unprepared. Why? “Because the bridegroom delayed,” he said.
The message is clear: Don’t stop looking. Don’t lose focus. “Behold, I come quickly,” Jesus said. The light will strike, the sky will split—and on that day, your heart must be ready.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
