Monday, December 31, 2012

New Year....Young Tribulation Force Style!

The New Year is just around the corner! In just a few hours (depending on where you live) we will move from 2012 to 2013. An entire year! I bet each of the seven years the Young Tribulation Force goes through are more exciting each year. Let's start with year one....


The Rapture, where it all started.
 
They meet Pastor Bruce Barnes
Comic Strip
 
Bruce from Left Behind: The Movie
 
 
They all accepted Christ and were saved.
 
They help the police capture criminals.
 
 
 
The Anti-Christ revealed himself, and his name was Nicolae Carpathia
 
Nicolae Carpathia Comic
 
Nicolae Carpathia from Left Behind: The Movie
 
They went back to school. Prospect High would be known as Nicolae High. Lincoln Junior High would be known as Global Community Middle School.
 
Mount Prospect High School
 
 
 

So much more happened during the year, but I can't fit it all! Normally we look forward to the New Year, but during the Tribulation it means a year of worse judgements and loss. Although, it also means they are a year closer to Jesus' Glorious Appearing!
 
 
 
Happy New Year! Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Trivia Answer!

The answer to the trivia questions are.....


Lincoln Junior High
After the Global Community took over Lionel and Ryan's school it was called Global Community Middle School.
 
 
Prospect High
After the Global Community took over Judd and Vicki's school it was called Nicolae High.

Friday, December 28, 2012

New Year

As the new year, 2013, millions of people will start the year off with a "New Year's Resolution." I don't usually have a resolution, but this year I will. Here are some suggestions for you!


-Read 4 chapters of the Bible a day. By the end of the year you will have the whole Bible!

-Choose five people that you know and witness to them. Think of five people you know that are not saved. Throughout the year witness to them. You never know, your words may change their life!

-Every week memorize a new Bible verse. Imagine how many verses you would know at the end of the year!

-Get a jar, and throughout the year when something good happens to you, write it down and put it in the jar. At the end of the year you can read all about the joy you had of the past year!



Also, check out this blog, The Tribulation. It has all kinds of interesting information!

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Trivia Question!

Time for another trivia question! Here it is:

What was the name of Lionel and Ryan's school before the Global Community took over it?
 
 
What was the name of Judd and Vicki's school before the Global Community took over it?
 
 
I wanted to add that this is my 144th post. It reminded me of the 144,000 witnesses from the 12 tribes of Israel. Follow this link to learn more about it from an old blog post.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Merry Christmas to all of my viewers! May you have a blessed day of remembering the birth of Jesus!
 
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Who Will Play Buck in Left Behind: The Movie Remake?

The actor that will play Cameron "Buck" Williams has recently been announced! Buck will be played by Chad Michael Murray. Stay tuned for more on the cast of Left Behind: The Movie Remake.

Nicolas Cage will play Rayford Steele.


Sunday, December 23, 2012

Prophecy of Jesus' Birth

Throughout the Old Testament there was a lot of prophecy about the birth of Jesus. Let's take a look at a few!


Isaiah 7:14, Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
This prophecy was fulfilled in Matthew 1:21-23, She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).


Micah 5:1-2, Marshal your troops, O city of troops, for a siege is laid against us. They will strike Israel's ruler on the cheek with a rod. "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."
This prophecy is fulfilled in Matthew 2:1, After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem.
 
Psalm 2:7, I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son ; today I have become your Father.
This prophecy was fulfilled in Luke 3:22, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
 
Hosea 11:1, When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.
This prophecy is fulfilled in Matthew 2:13-15, When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

Thursday, December 20, 2012

End of the World

For a long time people have said December 21, 2012 will be the last day of life on earth, tomorrow. Some say the world will flood, be destroyed, hit by a comet, and some even say Jesus will come back. Rest assured, these rumors are not true. The Bible specifically says that no one, absolutely no one will know when Jesus comes back!

Titus 2:13-14, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

 

 
 
Matthew 24:36, But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas

As you know Christmas is coming up in six days! This is a busy time of year with traveling, shopping for gifts, and going to parties. With everything going on we tend to forget about the true meaning of Christmas.

We all know that "Jesus is the reason for the Season." But do we really think about it? Is that what our main concern is? If it is, then great! If it isn't, then you might need to work on that.

Christmas is the celebration of Jesus' birthday. Of course, the Bible doesn't give the exact date of His birth, but Christmas is the day we celebrate it. Mary, a virgin, was chosen by God to give birth to Jesus. She was betrothed (promised to marry) to Joseph. When they arrived to Bethlehem to register for the census Mary gave birth. His name was Jesus Christ.

The birth of Jesus so important because that day the Savior was born. It was the beginning of salvation. Without Jesus there wouldn't be a final sacrifice that saves us from our sin. Without Jesus our eternal home wouldn't be Heaven. Without Jesus there wouldn't be any hope!



 
 
Nativity Scene
 
 
 
 
Merry Christmas!
God Bless!
 

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

True or False: Day 10


The answer to yesterday's question is.........FALSE! Westin was the pilot for Z-Van, not Z-Bus.

True or False:

Judd and Vicki met John and Mark at school.



I hope you enjoyed this short series of true and false questions. Today is that last day. Would you like me to do another one in the future?

The answer to today's question is true!

Monday, December 17, 2012

True or False: Day 9

The answer to yesterday's question is......TRUE! Vicki knew Lionel's sister Clarice before the Rapture because they rode the same bus to school.


 
True or False:
 
Westin was the pilot for Z-Bus.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

True or False: Day 8

The answer to yesterday's question is........TRUE!


True or False:
 
Vicki knew Lionel's sister before the Rapture.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

True or False: Day 7

The answer to yesterday's question is.....FALSE! Tom Fogarty's name is Josey, not Rosy!

 
True or False:
 
Vicki has been to jail (by the end of the book series).

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

True or False: Day 6

The answer to yesterday's question is......TRUE!


True or False:
 
Tom Fogarty's wives name is Rosy.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

True or False: Day 5

The answer to yesterday's question is.......FALSE. Ryan did not have any siblings, but Vicki had a younger sister, Jeanni, and an older brother, Edward "Eddie."

True or False:
 
Darrion Stahley is a vegetarian.

Monday, December 10, 2012

True or False: Day 4

The answer to yesterday's question is......FALSE! John and Mark are cousins, not brothers.


True or False:
 
Vicki and Ryan did not have siblings.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

True or False: Day 3

That answer to yesterday's trivia question is.......TRUE!

 
True or False:
 
John and Mark are brothers.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

True or False: Day 2

The answer to yesterday's questions is.......FALSE! It was Judd and Vicki that went to the O'hare Airport for Judd's parents car.


True or False:
 
In the entire book series Judd traveled from America to Israel a total of three times.

Friday, December 7, 2012

True or False: Day 1

Day one of the 10 Day True or False game!

True or False:
 
Judd and Lionel traveled in a taxi to the O'hare Airport to find Judd's parents car.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

10 Day True or False

Tomorrow I am going to start a 10 Day True or False quiz. I will put a "true or false" question up and give you one day to answer. Feel free to answer as many of the questions as you like!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

What Part of the Book is Your Favorite?

Which sections in the book series do you like best? My favorites:

1. The beginning of the series after the rapture happens.
2. The Wrath of the Lamb Earthquake.
3. Vicki's travels with Shelly and Conrad to teach fellow believers around the U.S.
4. The last three books when everything comes together. And of course, Jesus' glorious appearing!


Your turn! Comment below and share your favorite part of Left Behind: The Kids.


Titus 2:13-14, "While we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."

Sunday, December 2, 2012

FAQ Page Sneak Peek

Here's a little sneak peek of the FAQ page.

Question: Is there a movie on the kids series?
Answer: No. But there is are three movies based on the first two books from the adult series. Cloud Ten Pictures is currently remaking the original movies with a bigger budget.

Question: Was the kids or adult series written first?
Answer: The adult series was written first. After getting such a good responce Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins decided to write the Left Behind The Kids series. And I'm glad they did!

To see the entire FAQ page follow this link.

I will add more Questions and Answers to the page in the future!

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Trivia Answer!

The answer to the most recent trivia question, "Which member of the Young Tribulation Force does Talia Grey have a connection too? (Who does she know best)" is......

Lionel!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Trivia Question!

Time for more trivia! Let's see who can answer this question about Left Behind: The Kids.

 
Which member of the Young Tribulation Force does Talia Grey have a connection too? (Who does she know best)

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

What do You Think?

Do You Think the Young Tribulation Force will Celebrate Christmas in the Midst of the Tribulation?
 
 
Answer on the poll to your left!

Monday, November 26, 2012

What is John Thankful For?

John Preston. What is he thankful for? Right below the top five are listed.

1. God's love and mercy.
2. Judd and Vicki for befriending us.
3. Being able to help the Young Trib Force in anyway I could.
4. Electricity
5. My courage

 
This has concluded the "What is _____ Thankful For" series. I hope everyone enjoyed it and I look forward to doing more in the future!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

What is Mark Thankful For?

Mark Eisman. What is he thankful for? Right below the top five are listed.

1. God's grace.
2. My cousin John.
3. The opportunities I have in the Young Trib Force.
4. Skittles
5. My skills with computers.


Still left for "What is _____ Thankful For?" is John.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

What is Shelly Thankful For?

Shelly Brown. What is she thankful for? Right below the top five are listed.

1. That I got a second chance at salvation.
2. Vicki for saving my life. (The Underground, book 6)
3. The opportunity to help lead the Young Trib Force and bring others to God.
4. Chicken Noodle Soup
5. Being able to relate to others and be a tool of God to lead others to Christ.

 
Still left for "What is _____ Thankful For?" is Mark and John.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

What is Ryan Thankful For?

Ryan Daley. What is he thankful for? Right below the top five are listed.

1. My salvation through Jesus Christ.
2. Being the youngest in the Young Trib Force. Even though they treat me like a baby sometimes, I like not having too many responsibilities.
3. Raymie Steele for never giving up on me.
4. Hamburgers
5. My giving personality (sometimes).


Still left for "What is _____ Thankful For?" is Shelly, Mark, and John.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to my American viewers! I hope you have a blessed day and safe travels.
 
 
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

What is Lionel Thankful For?

Lionel Washington. What is he thankful for? Right below the top five are listed.

1. God's love
2. Ryan and Judd for being my best friends (even though we argue a lot)
3. The Young Trib Force for giving me a home and friends
4. Air Conditioning
5. My sense of humor

 
Still left for "What is _____ Thankful For?" is Ryan, Shelly, Mark, and John.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What is Vicki Thankful For?

Vicki Byrne. What is she thankful for? Right below the top five are listed.

1. God for giving me a second chance at salvation.
2. Chloe Steele
3. The Young Trib Force's creativity in getting past the GC.
4. Sandwiches
5. Being able to care towards others


Still left for the "What is _____ Thankful For?" is Lionel, Ryan, Shelly, Mark, and John.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

What is Judd Thankful For?

Judd Thompson Jr. What is he thankful for? Right below his top five are listed.

1. Jesus for dying for me.
2. Bruce Barnes for mentoring me after the Rapture.
3. Vicki, Lionel, Ryan, John and Mark for being my best friends.
4. Waffles.
5. My leadership ability.

 
Still left for the "What is _____ Thankful For?" is Vicki, Lionel, Ryan, Shelly, Mark, and John.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Seven Bowls of God's Wrath

Here are the last seven judgements. These judgements are the worst.

The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath:

1. There will be painful sores on those with the mark of the beast or those who worship him. Rev. 16:2 I think they will be like the boils people had from the plague in Egypt in Exodus 9:8-9.

2. The sea will be turned to blood. Everything in the sea will die. Rev. 16:3.

3. The rivers and springs of water will be turned to blood. Rev. 16:4-7.

4. The sun will be given the power to kill people with fire. Rev. 16:8-9.

5. There will be darkness. The unsaved people will be angry with God for doing this. They still have the sores. Rev. 16:10-11

6. The Euphrates River will be dried up. Spirits of Demons will trick people into doing evil. They will be like false prophets, and will deceive non believers. Rev. 16:12-16. (Also, demons that have been in the river will come out and there will be three that take the form of frogs, and they will come out of the mouth of the Dragon, The Beast, and the False Prophet, and they too will be deceivers.)

7. There will be a lot of lightning, rumbling, hundred pound hail stones, and the greatest earthquake the world has ever seen. This is the final seal. This will happen at Armegedon. Rev. 16:17-21

Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Trumpets

Here are the seven Trumpets. These are the second set of judgements.


The Trumpets

1. Hail and Fire mixed with blood fell onto the earth. 1/3 of earth is burned. 1/3 of all trees are burned. All green grass is burned. Rev. 8:7.

2. An object like a huge mountain will be ablaze then thrown into the sea. 1/3 of the sea will turn into blood. 1/3 of sea creatures die. 1/3 of all ships will be destroyed. Rev. 8:8-9.

3. A star will fall on 1/3 of rivers. The stars name will be Wormwood. 1/3 of water turned bitter. Many people will die from the bitter water. Rev. 8:10-11.

4. 1/3 of the sun will be struck with darkness. 1/3 of the moon and stars were struck with darkness too. Because of this, 1/3 of light will be gone.

An eagle will cry, “Woe! Woe! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels!” Rev. 8:12-13

5. A star will fall to earth. It is given a key to the shaft Abyss. When it is opened, smoke will rise. Locusts will come out the smoke. They will hurt who do not have the seal of God on their forehead. The people will not die, but they will be in great pain. Rev. 9:1-11.

6. The four horsemen are released and kill 1/3 of mankind. They kill with fire, smoke, and sulfur that will come from their mouths. Rev. 9:13-21.

7. The first part of this seal is confusing. It is a little unclear. Rev. 10. However…..

Revelation 11:15-19. Heaven will be opened and God will judge. On earth there will be flashes of lightning, rumblings, pearls of thunders, a hailstorm, and another earthquake. (This earthquake will be worse than the first.) (This earthquake will most likely happen after AntiChrist rises from the dead, and will probably only happen in the city from where he rose.)

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Seals

Here are the seven Seals. These are God's first judgements during the Tribulation.

The Seals:

1. A white horse. The rider has a crown. It’s not very specific, but it sounds like the Anti-Christ. It is the 18 month peace period. Rev. 6:1-2

2. A red horse. Power to keep peace, and to get people to kill each other. Rev. 6:3-4.

3. A black horse. It talks about a food shortage. Rev. 6:5-6.

The first three Seals are very confusing and unclear to me. ¼ of the population will die at this time.

4. A pale horse. The riders name is Death. He is given the power to kill by sword, famine, plague, and wild beasts. Rev. 6:7-8.

5. Those who were killed for their beliefs ask God how long it will be until he will kill those who killed them. The ones who were martyred are given white robes. They are told to wait longer until the murderers will be killed. Rev. 6:9-11.

6. The Great Earthquake. The moon will turn blood red. The Sun will go black. Everything is moved from its place. Stars fall from to the sky onto earth. Rev. 6:12-14.

People will hide in mountains and caves wanting and pleading to die. This is the Wrath of the Lamb. Rev. 6:15-17.

7. This is the final seal judgment. During this time, there will be silance in heaven for half an hour, this being a segway or leading up to and making preperation for the next woes ( or the Trumpets). Rev. 8:1

Monday, November 12, 2012

What is the Young Trib Force thankful for?

This week I am going to start listing the "Top 5 Things I am Thankful For" for each of the characters.
Example:

Charlie Atkins
Things I am Thankful For
1. Vicki being patient with me.
2. Pheonix always licking me.
3. The Young Trib Force for taking care of me and giving me a home.
4. Air Conditioning
5. My muscles (I'm good at carrying people).
 
 
Join me this week as I list the "Top 5 Things I am Thankful For" for each character.
Judd, Vicki, Lionel, Ryan, Shelly, Mark, John, Bruce, Rayford, Buck, Chloe, and Tsion Ben-Judah

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Possible Movie Poster

It has not been confirmed, but this might be the Left Behind The Movie: Remake poster. The movie is starring Nicolas Cage.

 


Friday, November 9, 2012

5 Day Trivia! Day 5

It's the last day of 5 Day Trivia! The answer to today's question is at the bottom of this post

The answer to yesterday's question is.....

Andre Dupree
 
 
Today's Question: Who's house do the original members of the Young Trib Force move into after the Rapture?
 
 
I hope you enjoyed the trivia! Thanks for playing along!
 
 
*The answer to today's question is...Judd's family's house.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

5 Day Trivia! Day 4

The answer to yesterday's question is.....

Judd was on an airplane flying to England
 
 
 
Today's Question: What is the name of Lionel's uncle?

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

5 Day Trivia! Day 3

The answer to yesterday's question is.....

Rebel
  
 
Today's Question: What was Judd during the disappearances?
 
 
 
 
*Today is Election Day for those who live in America. Remember to go out and vote!
 
The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’ 2 Samuel 23:3-4

Monday, November 5, 2012

5 Day Trivia! Day 2

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is....
 
Judd Thompson Jr.
 
 
 
Day 2: What word is used in "The Vanishings" (Book 1) to describe Vicki? Hint: It is also the title of the second chapter.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

5 Day Trivia! Day 1

I will be doing a 5 Day Trivia! See if you can get all the question's right. And don't worry, the questions and answers will not spoil anything.

Day 1: Who was the first character to arrive at New Hope Village Church after the rapture?

Friday, November 2, 2012

Director!

The director for Left Behind The Movie: The Remake is Paul Lalonde. He is currently in Los Angeles, California casting the roles for Chloe Steele and Buck Williams. Nicolas Cage is going to play Rayford Steele.

Who would you like to see in the movie coming out in 2013?

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Updated IMDb

Here is the updated IMDb for "Left Behind The Movie: The Remake." Follow this link to view it.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Halloween

Today is Halloween. Many Christians do not celebrate this holiday because they feel it is focused on Satan. I personally do not celebrate Halloween, but I don't mind when others do. Many people chose to celebrate Halloween as a time of dressing up and going trick-or-treating. I used to do that when I was younger. Tonight if you are celebrating Halloween, make sure it isn't to glorify Satan. We should do everything to glorify God. Philippians 2:11, "And every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

1 Peter 5:8-9, Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.  Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Just for fun I decided to chose a costume that I think the original members of the Young Tribulation Force would wear!

Judd
I think Judd would be a knight
 
Vicki
I think Vicki would be Snow White
 
Lionel
I think Lionel would be a pirate
 
Ryan
I think Ryan would be Spiderman
 
 
What do you think the Young Tribulation Force would dress up as?


Monday, October 29, 2012

Poll Question

Haven't answered the Poll Question, "Who is your Favorite Supporting Character?" yet? Well it is open now so go ahead and vote for your favorite! The Poll Question is located to the left of your computer screen. There is another Poll Question at the bottom of the page as well, so make sure you vote on that one too!

Also, starting in a few days I will be doing a 10 day series on a suprise subject (relating to Left Behind: The Kids of course). You don't want to miss it!

Saturday, October 27, 2012

100th Post!

This is my 100th post!
To celebrate, tell me what is your favorite post on this blog?

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Left Behind: The Remake IMDb

Here is Left Behind The Movie: The Remake's IMDb, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2467046

*Left Behind The Movie: The Remake will come out in 2013, it is a typo in the IMDb.
 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The Tribulation Blog

A friend of mine is also a fan of Left Behind The Kids and studies Revelation. She has a blog named "The Tribulation." You might want to check it out! Here's a link: www.revalationstribulation.blogspot.com.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Ryan's Favorite Song

Amazing Grace is Ryan's favorite song. It's also Buck's favorite song too.
Here it is:



Sunday, October 21, 2012

Tips From the Young Trib Force: Day 5

Tip from the Young Tribulation Force:

"Start a group like we did. The more resources you have the more people you can reach. God put us on the planet to glorify Him, so do so. Tell everyone the great Message!"

This is the last day of the "5 Day Tips From the Young Trib Force." What did you think of it?

Left Behind The Movie: Remake....Director!

The director for the movie Left Behind The Move: Remake was recently announced. The director will be Vic Armstong! He has been the stunt coordinator in movies such as "I am Legend," "The Green Hornet," "Valkyrie," "Mission Impossible III," and "Die Another Day." Nicolas Cage is still rumored to be starring in the movie. Cloud Ten Pictures, who is the making the movie, are hoping to do it on a "Hollywood budget." So far it looks like their succeeding.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Tips From the Young Trib Force: Day 4

Tip from Ryan:

"One way to help others realize that God loves them, is for you to love them. Show them that you care and be an encouragement. Being nice can go a long way."

Friday, October 19, 2012

Left Behind The Movie: Remake Update

Today it was announced that Left Behind The Movie: Remake will be released in 2013! (That's next year!). Paul Lalonde and Michael Walker will be the producers. John Patus and Michael Walker will co-write the script. John Patus was also the script writter for the third movie, Left Behind: World at War. Also, Nicolas Cage is rumored to star in the movie. We'll just have to wait and see. To read the interview with Nicolas Cage follow this link. As always I will continue to keep you updated.

Tips From the Young Trib Force: Day 3

Tip from Lionel:

"When telling someone about the Message, don't hesitate. Don't leave out details or add something to make it more believable. Tell it as it is."

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Tips From the Young Trib Force: Day 2

Tip from Vicki:

"Tell as many people as you can about the love of God. Be bold! You never know when it will be too late."

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Tips From the Young Trib Force: Day 1

Tip from Judd:

"Befriend as many unbelievers as you can. The more people you can witness to, the more believers we might get."

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

5 Day Tips From the Young Trib Force

Ever wonder what the tips the Young Tribulation Force would give to fellow believers? Well, since we aren't living in the Tribulation, they can give us some tips for the today world. Tomorrow we'll get to hear their first tip!

Monday, October 15, 2012

New Page?

Who would like to see a new page? I would love to make one, but this time I would like to do a "readers choice." So now is your chance to throw out some idea's for a new page (example: Photo's, FAQ, ect.). What page would you like to see?

Sunday, October 14, 2012

First to Last

The first Left Behind The Kids book, "The Vanishings," was created in 1998. The last book, "Trimphant Return," was created in 2004. It took 6 years to create all 40 of the books.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Teens to Adults

When the authors of Left Behind: The Kids were writing the books, they originally had in mind that the book series would be for teenagers and young adults. Specifically 12-14 years old. But now the series is being read by many adults as well!

Speaking of "Teens to Adults," Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan would all be adults by the end of the Tribulation. If all of them make it through the whole Tribulation, their ages would go as follows:

Judd - 16 - 23
Vicki - 14 - 21
Lionel - 13 - 20
Ryan - 12 - 19

It's hard to imagine them all being adults by the end of the series!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Fan Fiction

 
There is a Left Behind fan fiction website where fans of both the adult and kids series can put their own twist on a Left Behind story. A friend of mine and the writer of the blogs The Tribulation and Left Behind has written her own fan fiction story based off of Book 38, Perils of Love. Follow this link to read it. WARNING! There are spoilers if you have not read Perils of Love yet.

Bible Verse

Matthew 24:36, "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
 
I love this verse because it is telling us that only God knows when Jesus is coming, so do not be deceived. Matthew 24 is a great chapter. It discusses prophecy and the rapture. In past posts I have shown you prophecy in Matthew 24. Here are the links: Prophecy 1 and Prophecy 2.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Another Update

Sadly, nothing new as been announced for the remake of "Left Behind: The Movie." The minute anything is announced I will be sure to let you know!

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Trivia Answer

The answer to the Trivia Question, "What is Ryan Daley's middle name?" is:

Cermak!

 
Ryan Cermak Daley
 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Trivia Question

Time for another trivia question!

 
What is Ryan Daley's middle name?

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Lahaye and Jenkins Interview

This is a really neat interview with the authors of "Left Behind The Kids" Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins. They are discussing the rapture. If you have two minutes, I suggest watching it!
 
 


Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Tim Lahaye

One of the three authors of Left Behind. Here are some quick facts about him:
  • Born April 27, 1926 (86 years old)
  • From Detroit, Michigan
  • He is Christian
  • Left Behind is his most famous series
  • His parents are Frank and Margret Lahaye
  • When he was 18 years old, he went into the air force
  • He attended Bob Jones University and Western Seminary
  • He was a pastor at Scott Memorial (now Shadow Mountain Community Church) in San Diego, California for 25 years.
  • He married Beverly (Lahaye) in 1947
  • His children are Linda, Larry, Lee, and Lori
  • Lahaye has been married for 65 years
  • He has 9 grandchildren
  • He enjoys skiing, jogging, motorcycling, and golfing.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Fun Fact

Left Behind: The Kids is availble in the following languages:
 
Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian, Afrikaans, Bulgarian, and Indonesian

Saturday, September 29, 2012

New Poll!

Make sure to check out the new poll to the left of the screen!
Who is your favorite supporting character? John, Mark, Shelly, or Conrad?

Thursday, September 27, 2012

20 Day Character Chart is Over

My 20 Day: Character Chart ended yesterday. I hope everyone enjoyed it! What did you all think of it? Would you like me to do something similar to it in the future?

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Character Chart: Day 20

Today is the last day of the 20 Day Character Chart. I enjoyed giving an overview of the main characters, and hope everyone enjoyed it as well! The last person on my Character Chart is my personal favorite!

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘Where did Charlie’s sister work?’ is at a makeshift hospital caring for the wounded after the Wrath of the Lamb earthquake.

Jesus Christ
First Appearance: In the books it was, Triumphant Return (40th book). In real life it was a little over 2,000 years ago.

Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who was born from the Virgin Mary. His life was perfect. He never sinned, never made a bad decision, and healed many. God sent Him into the world so that we as sinful human beings can have a way to heaven. Ever since the beginning of time God had a plan for a Savior to be born, and die for us. The exact age of Jesus’ crucifixion is not for sure, but many have guessed he was around the age of 33. He was nailed to a cross and had a long and suffering death. Why? Because Jesus never sinned, he was a perfect sacrifice. And because of his death, we are able to go to heaven, but only if we accept Him and ask for his forgiveness. So does the story end at his death? No. Three days after he died, he rose from the dead. He made himself known and proved to be the Son of God. After forty days on earth he ascended up to heaven, to be with his Father. So is Jesus dead? No, not at all. He lives now and forever!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Character Chart: Day 19

Charlie Atkins

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘Which judgment was Melinda’s partner, Felicia effected by?’ is the fourth Trumpet, or eleventh judgment. Remember though, just because she was effected by it doesn’t mean it kills her. This judgment doesn’t kill all of its victims.

First Appearance: The Showdown (13th book)

Charlie Atkins was a teenage boy who had trouble understanding the world. He was a slow learner, and needed assistance doing most activities. When the rapture happened, he had no idea why so many people disappeared. He met Vicki while helping her. When Vicki tried to explain to him why he was left behind and what it meant to have a relationship with God, he was more concerned about the mark of the believer on Christian’s foreheads. He stays with the Young Tribulation Force for awhile, but Judd wants him to leave because he isn’t saved, and is worry Charlie might turn the kids in to the Global Community. Can the kids convince Charlie of the truth? Or will he give the Young Trib Force up to the GC?

Trivia Question: Where did Charlie’s sister work?

Monday, September 24, 2012

Character Chart: Day 18

Melinda Bentley

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘Who are his two girl Morale Monitor partners?’ are Melinda and Felicia!

First Appearance: The Showdown (13th book)

Melinda Bentley was one of Conrad’s Morale Monitor partners. She ends up in Chicago for a mission to catch looters in a mall after the Wrath of the Lamb earthquake. She and Felicia are avid Carpathia followers. Melinda and Felicia were best friends before the rapture. After an incident with one of Felicia’s family members, they decided their best option was to go to boot camp and become Morale Monitors. Vicki tells them about the word of God, and they try to turn her in. Will it work? Or will the Young Tribulation Force stop them?

Trivia Question: Which judgment was Melinda’s partner, Felicia effected by?

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Character Chart: Day 17

Conrad Graham

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘What does Sam give to Judd when he meets him for the first time?’ is a video tape!

First Appearance: Into the Storm, (11th book)

Conrad Graham, the younger brother of Taylor Graham, met Lionel in the eleventh book of the series. He was a Morale Monitor when he met Lionel. He was curious about the Bible, but wasn’t sure if he wanted to believe it. He didn’t live with his family, and his brother, Taylor, was up in Chicago, so he was recruited by the Global Community, and ended up in a boot camp for Moral Monitor trainees down in the South. After quite a few adventures along the way, Conrad finds Judd and Vicki and they explain the Rapture and tell him about Jesus. Will he listen? Or, because he is a Morale Monitor, will he arrest them?

Trivia Question: Who are his two girl Morale Monitor partners?

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Character Chart: Day 16

Samuel “Sam” Goldberg

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘Who is Taylor’s younger brother?’ is Conrad Graham! (He will be tomorrow’s character!)

First Appearance: Death Strike (8th book)

Samuel Goldberg, also known as Sam, lived next door to the Ben-Judah family. He met Judd in Israel. Sam was Jewish before the rapture. His father was a follower of Nicolae Carpathia and worked for the Global Community. Sam has several adventures with some members of the Young Tribulation Force. Sam isn’t quite sure what he thinks about Carpathia when Judd meets him, so Judd tries to tell him about God. Will he listen? Or will he turn Judd in for not being an avid follower of Carpathia?

Trivia Question: What does Sam give to Judd when he meets him for the first time?

Friday, September 21, 2012

Character Chart: Day 15

Taylor Graham

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘How old was Janie when the disappearances occurred?’ is 14 years old!

First Appearance: On the Run (10th book)

Taylor Graham was the pilot for the Stahley family. The Young Trib Force met him through Darrion Stahley. Maxwell Stahley, his boss, had Taylor fly him around when he had to go to meetings or business trips for his job. The Stahley’s thought of Taylor as part of the family. Taylor said that he wasn’t very ‘religious’ and he did not know why everyone disappeared. The kids try to tell him it was the rapture and the truth about God, but will he listen?

Trivia Question: Who is Taylor’s younger brother?

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Character Chart: Day 14

Janie McCanyon

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘What is the name of Darrion’s mother?’ is Louise Stahley!

First Appearance: Busted! (7th book)

Janie McCanyon had a hard life, both pre-rapture and post-rapture. She was addicted to drugs and alcohol. She got in trouble all the time. It got so bad that she was sent to juvenile prison. The North-Side Detention Center, a prison for teenage girls. She isn’t a huge character in the book, and there isn’t much information I can give you about her without spoiling anything for those of you who haven’t read all the books yet. She is very stubborn and doesn’t believe in God. Will she listen to the Young Trib Force about God?

Trivia Question: How old was Janie when the disappearances occurred?

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Character Chart: Day 13

Darrion Stahley

The answer to Day 12’s trivia question, ‘Who was the first person from the Young Tribulation Force to meet Chaya?’ is Vicki!

First Appearance: The Search (9th book)

Darrion Stahley was fourteen years old when the rapture occurred. She, along with her mom and dad were left behind because they didn’t believe in Jesus, the true Messiah. They believed that they got to heaven through good works. They wouldn’t eat meat because they believed humans and animals were equal. Her father, Maxwell Stahley, was very rich. After the disappearances he began working for the Global Community. His job was high profile, so he lived out in the middle of nowhere. Darrion’s favorite hobby was riding her horses and motorcycles.

Trivia Question: What is the name of Darrion’s mother?

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Character Chart: Day 12

I am so sorry for not posting yesterday!
Day 12

 
Chaya Stein
 
The answer to Day 11’s trivia question, ‘Who confiscated John and Marks Bible on the first day of school at Nicolae High?’ is Coach Handlesman!

 

First Appearance: Busted! (7th book)
 
 
Chaya Stein was the daughter of Mitchell and Judith Stein. She was seventeen years old at the rapture. Before the disappearances, Chaya’s family believed in the Judaism. Chaya met a young man who was Christian. He explained her faith to her, but she was still unsure about leaving behind her Jewish faith. She met with him one night, for a meeting. As he was getting on the subway, while explaining to her, once again, the story of Jesus, he disappeared right out of his clothes! She panicked and got help. Then she realized dozens of other people in her location disappeared. She got home later that night, to find on the news that millions of people, worldwide had disappeared. After that she believed, and her parents disowned her for leaving behind her original faith.

Trivia Question: Who was the first person from the Young Tribulation Force to meet Chaya?

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Character Chart: Day 11

John Preston

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘What is the name of Mark’s cousin?’ is John Preston! (Who is our character today!)

First Appearance: Nicolae High (5th book)

John is the cousin of Mark Eisman. They were buddies since they were babies. They both grew up in Christian homes, but didn’t believe in God. John was close with his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He would pretend he believed in Jesus, but it was a lie. He never believed. Not until his whole family disappeared. All that was left was their clothes. Mark had been left behind too. John knew right away what had happened. He got saved right after the rapture. He met Judd and Vicki on their first day of school after the rapture.
Trivia Question: Who confiscated John and Marks Bible on the first day of school at Nicolae High?

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Character Chart: Day 10

Half way there!!!
Mark Eisman

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘What color hair does Shelly have?’ is…Brown!

First Appearance: Nicolae High (5th book)

Mark Eisman and his cousin met Judd and Vicki at school after the rapture. They were holding Bibles, but they got confiscated. Judd and Vicki saw it, and went up and talked to them. They were one of the first unoriginal members of the Young Tribulation Force. Before the rapture, Mark grew up in a Christian family. His family was really close. They were always with aunts, uncles, and cousins. He had heard over and over the story of Jesus. But he refused to believe it. Until his whole family disappeared, leaving him to finally understand the love of God.

Trivia Question: What is the name of Mark’s cousin?

Friday, September 14, 2012

Character Chart: Day 9

Shelly Brown

Sorry for not posting yesterday! I got caught up in school. The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘Who becomes Chloe’s best friend after the disappearances?’ is, Buck Williams!

First Appearance: The Vanishings (1st Book)

Shelly Brown was a good friend of Vicki before the rapture. She and Vicki lived in the same trailor park and went to the same school, so they hung out. Shelly’s mom was addicted to drugs and never took good care of Shelly. She was often on her own. She got caught up in the wrong crowd and would drink alcohol and smoke late at night. When Vicki found her after the disappearances, Shelly was in shock. She wouldn’t tell Vicki what happened to her. Shelly begins to get a bigger role later on in book five or six, (I don’t want to spoil anything). Vicki is her best friend throughout the book.

Trivia Question: What color hair does Shelly have?

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Romans 10:9

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
 
Day 9 on the Character Chart will be published tomorrow! :)

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Character Chart: Day 8

Chloe Steele

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘How old was Rayford’s son Raymie when he was raptured?,’ is, 12 years old! The same age as his best friend, Ryan.

First Appearance: The Vanishings (1st book)

Chloe Steele, the daughter of Rayford and Irene Steele, and sister of Raymie Steele. She was twenty years old when her mother and brother were raptured. She was a college student at the time. She had heard the story of Jesus and his disciples, or Jonah and the big fish plenty of times. But, like her father, she chose not to believe it. That is, until the worldwide disappearances. Her mother warned her this would happen. When it came true, she was scared to death. She refused to believe that was what happened though. It took a lot of convincing to believe that’s what happened. She helped share the Gospel along with the rest of the tribulation force, Bruce, Buck, and Rayford. To find out more about her, follow this link to my friends blog.

Trivia Question: Who becomes her best friend after the disappearances?

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Character Chart: Day 7

Rayford Steele

The answer to yesterday’s trivia question, ‘Which Young Tribulation Force member’s mother did Buck work with before the disappearances?’ is:  Lionel! His mother worked with Global Weekly.

First Appearance: The Vanishings, (1st book)

Ray, as he is nicknamed, was married to Irene Steele. He had two kids, Chloe and Raymie (Ryan’s best friend). Irene and Raymie were believers, but he and Chloe just played along. Ray was a pilot and his flight attendant was Hattie Durham. He and Hattie were flying to England (Judd and Buck were on the plane) and they weren’t planning on coming back. They were going to have an affair. But their plans changed when half the people on the plane disappeared right out of their clothes. Rayford turned around and went back the United States. To learn more about Ray follow this to my friend’s blog.

Trivia Question: How old was Rayford’s son Raymie when he was raptured.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Character Chart: Day 6

Cameron “Buck” Williams

The answer to yesterdays trivia question, ‘Who was Bruce’s secretary’ is Loretta!

First Appearance: The Vanishings (1st book)

Buck was the senior writer for the magazine Global Weekly. He was thirty years old when the rapture occurred. He was the youngest person to get the position as senior writer. He was in Israel doing a story on botanist Chaim Rosenzweig. While he was interviewing Chaim, Israel was attacked by fighter jets, but supernaturally exploded themselves. Not to long from after, Jesus came back and raptured those who were saved. He later met Bruce, Rayford Steele, and Chloe Steele who taught him the word of God. To learn more about Buck follow this link to my friends blog.

Trivia Question: Which Young Tribulation Force member’s mother did Buck work with before the disappearances?

Sunday, September 9, 2012

New Page?

I would like to add another page to my blog, (example: Contact Me, Photo's, ect.) Of course those are already pages that I have. What kind of page would you like to see on here?

Character Chart: Day 5

Today I'm going to change something about the Character Chart. Instead of the question I would ask the character, I'm going to ask YOU a trivia question about the character. If you know the answer, go ahead and comment.

Bruce Barnes

First Appearance: The Vanishings (1st book)

Bruce Barnes was the associate pastor at New Hope Village Church. He had heard the Message countless times, but he didn’t believe it. He had told hundreds of people the Good News, but to him it was a lie. That is, until the worldwide disappearances. Bruce knew right away what had happened. After all, he had preached it himself. His whole family was gone. All his friends had disappeared. His world had turned upside down. Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan came to the church and met Bruce. He mentored each of them and helped them study the Bible. To learn more about Bruce follow this link from a friend of mine's blog.

Trivia Question: Who was Bruce’s secretary?

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Character Chart: Day 4

I'm so sorry I didn't post yesterday. Just like the Young Trib Force says, "There are so many distractions in the world, but we need to keep our main focus on God." We will continue with the 20 Day Character Chart with...

Ryan Daley

First Appearance: The Vanishings, (1st book)

Unlike the other kids, Ryan didn’t grow up in a Christian home. His parents didn’t like it when Ryan had questions about God, and they never taught him anything. His best friend Raymie Steele however, tried to teach him about Jesus. Ryan wasn’t very interested. He live a pretty ‘normal’ life for the most part. That is, until millions of people worldwide disappeared in thin air, leaving nothing but their clothes behind. Ryan was scared and went to find Raymie, who had also disappeared. “Is this what Raymie was saying all along,” he thought. “Did Jesus come back?” To learn more about Ryan follow this link to an old blog post.

Question for Ryan: When were looking at the lists of planes that went down during the rapture, did you have hope that your dad made it? Or were you pretty sure he had died?


Thursday, September 6, 2012

Character Chart: Day 3

Lionel Washington

First Appearance: The Vanishings, (1st book)

   Lionel had two sisters and a brother. His parents raised their kids to love Jesus and have a relationship with Him. Lionel had other ideas. He preferred spending time with his Uncle, Andre, who was really “cool.” Andre spent his time partying, drinking, and taking drugs. Lionel didn’t want to become addicted to drugs or anything, but he wanted to have the freedom Andre had. At home though, he would act like a “good” boy. He pretended to love God. When everyone in church service stood up to sing, he would join. He had everyone fooled…until they were raptured, and he wasn’t. At the beginning of the series his best friend is Ryan. For more of Lionel follow this link to read more about him from an older post on this blog.

Question for Lionel: What did Andre do that you thought was “so cool?” When did you start wanting to be like him?