Even though this persecution begins in Jerusalem, it will spread throughout the world (Rev. 13:3). We know this because the Beast will be given authority over all the nations (Rev. 13:7). The Great Tribulation will begin in Jerusalem in the middle of the 70^th week (Dan 9:27, Mat 24:15, 21-22, Rev. 13:7). During this time of Satan's wrath, the 4^th and 5^th seals, the False Prophet will ...