What Does the Last Page Reveal About the End?

In a brief opening anecdote, a boy is so absorbed in a novel that he wonders whether the villain will get a surprise on the final page. The story invites listeners to think about the last page of the world’s story—how the final conflict will unfold and why it matters for believers.

Where Will the Final Battle Take Place?

Dr. Lutzer points to the plain of Har Maguetan in Israel as the biblical setting for the gathering of armies. He notes that Revelation 16:13 and Zechariah 14 describe a massive mobilization of forces that will converge on Jerusalem, the focal point of the conflict. The question he raises is whether this location is symbolic or literal and how that shapes our understanding of prophetic fulfillment.

What Does the River of Blood Signify?

Drawing on Matthew 24:21 and Revelation 14:20, the speaker describes a battle so fierce that the blood “flows from the wine‑presses to the bridles of horses” for a distance of 200 miles. He asks listeners to consider what such an image reveals about the scale of the coming tribulation and the intensity of the world’s final war.

How Will Jesus Interrupt the Conflict?

Using Zechariah 14 and the imagery of Revelation, Dr. Lutzer explains that the battle will be halted by the return of Jesus Christ. He invites listeners to ponder the timing, nature, and implications of this divine intervention for those awaiting the end.

To hear how these themes unfold and what conclusions Dr. Lutzer reaches, listen to the full episode of Running To Win on the station’s website.