The first half of the tribulation, which

is the first 3 1/2 years may start what

they call "the Beginning ofSorrows".

This time will involve Israel and the

Antichrist. He will try to be a friend to

them and help them build the temple.

But before peace can really set in, He

will break his covenant that he made

with Israel .

Then an unusual amount of persecution

will begin on this little nation.

An idol in the likeness of the Antichrist

will be set up in the temple....which is

proof that a temple is built by this time

by the people of Israel.