A Timeline of Resurrection and Judgment

The Crucifixion – Yeshua is crucified and dies.The Pre-Resurrection – The dead in Jerusalem (probably only the very recently dead) are brought back to life before Yeshua is buried. Although these people were resurrected before Yeshua, they don’t count as the “firstfruits of the resurrection” because they would die again like Lazarus. They go back to their homes and families, not to Heaven.Three Days in the Grave – Yeshua is buried in tomb of Joseph of Arimathea and remains there until the third day.The Resurrection – The tomb is opened, Yeshua returns to life, and leaves the grave.The Second Coming – Yeshua makes a dramatic and violent return to earth, binding Satan in Sheol for a thousand years and ending the period of the Great Tribulation.The First Resurrection – The saints who were martyred by the Beast and False Prophet during the Tribulation are resurrected to reign on earth with Yeshua.The Final Battle – Satan is released to lead the nations of the earth in a rebellion against Yeshua and are defeated. Satan is thrown into the Lake of Fire, where he remains forever.The Second Resurrection – All the dead who were not resurrected at the beginning of the Millennium are resurrected in order to face judgment.The Final Judgment – The books of Heaven and the Book of Life are opened and all the dead are judged according to the record of their deeds.The End of Death and Hades – Sheol itself is thrown into the Lake of Fire.The Final Disposition – Those whose names are written in the Book of Life are allowed to eat from the Tree of Life and to live in the New Jerusalem or the New Earth. All who are not found in the Book of Life are thrown into the Lake of Fire.The New Heaven and New Earth – The old heaven and earth have passed away and are replaced by new, incorruptible versions. A new, massive Jerusalem descends from Heaven.

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