Friday, 18 August 2017

Interview with Jane Woodlee Hedrick, Eschatology and the novel, The Third Strand

Today, I am hosting an interview with novelist, Jane Woodlee Hedrick. I have interviewed her previously after I read her debut novel, The Omega Watchers. This interview can be found here. I feel that it if the reader of this post has not read either one or both novels, it would be worthwhile to read this first interview before continuing on with this one. This second interview is mainly based on the sequel, The Third Strand. In this novel, Jane Hedrick expands so much more and in greater depth on the topics of eschatology and New Age/demonic deception from The Omega Watchers. Many of the issues contained in these novels, especially the latter novel have become news items that we read about daily. 

There are many novels published on similar themes as these, but it seems to me that Jane Hedrick zeroes in on the issues as they are and reveals the spiritual truth behind them from a Biblical worldview. Not only are these novels very entertaining but also are spiritually uplifting and very educational as far as discerning the spirit of this age and the deception that can so easily ensnare the human population. Her novels have had the bestowment of Awards that reflect the degree of this spiritual truth and adherence to biblical standards.

I felt that this interview would be an excellent opportunity for the members of The Omega Watchers Facebook group to interview Jane and express their own questions concerning the eschatological issues relating to her novels, The Omega Watchers and The Third Strand. This would also show readers how important it is to be well versed in eschatology and the end times deception from this Biblical worldview. More importantly, for Jane to share more of her knowledge and discernment in these issues and be a vessel for God to reveal His truth. 

Before we begin, here are the two novels of The Omega Watchers and Jane's Bio.


A mysterious Dead Sea Scroll revealed prophecies of the return of the fallen angels and the timing of their release from the abyss where they have been imprisoned awaiting their final judgment. But, there is a missing piece to the prophetic puzzle!

Gabriella’s cave exploration leads her team on an ominous journey to discover a lost prophecy from the days of Noah and find her own spiritual truth. In her search, she opens her mind to a “Watcher” that captures her with his mystical powers of universal knowledge as they travel between time and untime.

 This deceiving spirit proclaims the coming of the Ascended Master who will usher in a new age of peace for all mankind. Gabriella feels totally alone as her friends believe Yahweh as the one true God and they struggle to convince her she is falling deeper and deeper into a pit of destruction and is about to cross the point of no return.

Sequel to ‘The Omega Watchers’, is a high-suspense Christian novel based on Biblical prophetic events of the end days. 

 The Psalms 83 war has just occurred and Israel’s stunning victory has triggered the beginning of the end days, ushering in the worst years that will ever be upon the face of the earth. 

After days of being in what appeared to be a coma, Gabriella awakens to her new reality: strange surroundings, everyone she loves has vanished, and she is entombed in a hidden bunker with a man she barely knows - Chris, the officer assigned to protect her research team. 

 Quickly, spiritual bond forms between Gabriella and Chris. Together they secretly witness the False Prophet’s preparations to introduce the Satanic One World Leader and the demonic plan to initiate the mark of the beast. Gabriella knows she is ‘chosen’ to expose the powers of darkness, but how does she begin?

 During the day, Gabriella lives end time prophecies coming to fruition. At night in vivid dreams, she continues to struggle with reality returning to the days before the rapture. Time and untime will continue to haunt her until... 

Jane's Bio: 
Jane E. Woodlee Hedrick was born in Harlan County, Kentucky. She attended Lee University in Cleveland, TN and had a long career in Marketing and Sales Management before retiring in 2012 when she began her first novel. She had been a long time student of Bible studies, especially in the area of Bible prophecy. Weaved into her novels, 'The Omega Watchers' and The 'Third Strand' are high-suspense fictional stories, exposing prophetic truths and deceptions of the end of days. Both novels have won awards in the genre of Speculative Christian Fiction.

Ok, without further ado, let's start our interview with Jane Woodlee Hedrick about her novels, end-times deception and eschatology: 

Thanks for stopping by Jane! We are looking forward to this discussion. Our first questions come from: 

Tim Herron, who asks:

Jane, you use a Rabbi as a major character in her first book The Omega Watchers. If most Rabbis of today reject Jesus as the Messiah, how can you justify using their opinions in a ‘Christian’ book?

 Jane: Tim, The “Christian” version of the Bible (New Testament) is the largest part a repetition of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) with one major difference, Jesus became The Lamb slain for the remission of sins for all mankind – animal blood sacrifices were no longer needed. 

 Christians and Rabbis both study from the Old Testament and accept as divinely inspired. They read the same Prophets, Psalms, Books of Moses (in Hebrew called Torah), etc. When writing from a prophetic view, these prophecies would be found in the Old Testament which the Rabbis and Christians would study. 

 I’m sure the first response would be, but what about the prophetic Book of Revelation, it is in the New Testament. It takes a much deeper study and a great amount of time to see the immense connections between Revelation and the OT, but a prime example is the Prophet Daniel who was given the prophecies of all the coming earthly kingdoms until the final kingdom. Daniel was then told to “seal up the scroll until the time of the end” (Daniel 12:4). In Revelation, the scroll is opened by The Lamb of God and the prophecies revealed (Rev. 5:8-10). Another example: The Seven Churches (Rev. 2) are revealed in The Seven Feasts of Israel (Lev. 23). The connections between the Old Testament and New Testament are so intertwined you can only separate them with the Blood of Jesus.

Tim: In The Omega Watchers, you have left us in suspense at the closing of the book without solving the Rapture issue. But even in the sequel, The Third Strand (excellent title!) the question was not resolved. Will we find the answer in a future book?

Jane: If I can add a bit of humor, – we will know (with no room for debate) when the last trumpet sounds and we are caught up with Jesus in the air. 

I have studied all three of the most popular rapture beliefs (pre, mid and post tribulation). I see credence in all three interpretations and have close friends who hold deeply opposing opinions. 

I do not intend with these novels to push a doctrinal opinion on the rapture and for that reason, I have left it open to interpretation. My purpose in The Omega Watcher Series is to place in the hearts of all readers to BE READY! One thing we all agree on, is the rapture will happen and Jesus will set His Kingdom up on this earth. I believe it will be very soon.

Tim: Why is there an emphasis on the Hebrew roots in your books? Is there a significance for us today?

Jane: There are several verses in the New Testament that immediately come to mind that show the importance of why our “Hebrew Roots” or Torah connections are vital to our understanding of the scriptures and the depth of our relationship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus our Messiah. 
John 1:14 – “The Word (Jesus) became flesh and dwelt among us…” 
What was ‘The Word’ that became flesh? It was not the New Testament because it did not exist at the time. All Hebrews knew “The Word” was the Torah. To study and understand these first five books in the Bible is vital to our Christian walk and to understanding prophecy. Everything in the rest of the Bible hangs upon the truths (Jesus who is the Torah made flesh) found therein. 
Jesus said in Matt. 5:17 – “Think not that I am come to destroy the law (The Torah, the instructions of God for righteous living), or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” 
This verifies that Jesus did not “do away” with The Law, but fulfilled every letter of it with no sin. He became our sacrificial Lamb so when we fail to keep the instructions of God we no longer must sacrifice animals for forgiveness, but “have an advocate with the Father who is faithful and just to forgive us.” (I John 2:1)

Romans 11 tells us we are grafted into the vine. Who is the vine? Jesus! Jesus is the Word, The Torah. He was a Hebrew of The Tribe of Judah. If we are grafted in (literally meaning we are now a living part of that vine) and, also “adopted into” the family of God, should we not know our family “roots”?

Sandra Thomas asks:


Jane, will these novels become movies? I pray they do.

The Bible says there will be a new earth, like Eden. Some believe during the Great Tribulation we will be pulled up into a different dimensional "cloud" and return to the New Earth afterwards. The fact that there will be no perception of time there will make the seven years seem instant. What do you think?

Jane: Sandra, The possibility of The Omega Watchers becoming a movie is ongoing. Keep praying!

I am aware of this teaching that is based on being “caught up in the clouds” (I Thess. 4:17). and it is a deeply theological and very interesting view of the rapture, the ‘clouds’ in this verse and the great tribulation. It refers to the Old Testament and ‘the cloud’ that covered Israel when they were protected in the wilderness. This is another example of how the New Testament repeats the Torah, and I know the cloud represents God’s protection. In that fact, we can rest as we search to understand the deeper truths.

As previously stated in this interview there are varying teachings on the rapture. In I Cor. 15:51 Pauls calls this event ‘a mystery’. The word mystery means something difficult (or impossible) to understand. I do know God has a plan in motion for the final days of time. We may not totally understand this mystery until the prophetic events unfold, but He has promised He will never leave nor forsake us. That we do know with a certainty. 

Richard Everts asks: 

Jane, when you begin to formulate the rough draft of a new chapter, do you have the content and rhetoric firmly in mind or does it sort of ebb and flow as you compose text? 

Jane: Richard, my story develops chapter by chapter and I never know in advance where the story will go, but by the time I finish a chapter I usually have in mind how the next chapter will start. From there I attempt to follow the prophetic theme of events as I believe they are scripturally set for the end of days, building the prophecies around the personal interaction of my characters to create a story that will keep the interest of the readers. My desire is to create a literary work that both entertains and spiritually informs. 

Richard: Jane, do you feel you are receiving any Spiritual assistance with your writings? 

Jane: I can answer this question with one word…YES! 

Richard: Are the characters in your books purely fictional or do they exhibit traits and/or characteristics of people you actually know or have known? 

Jane: Most of my characters are based on people who have influenced my life and in them you will see characteristics of that real person. Sometimes, I have used names of dear friends but not tried to duplicate their real lives into the story line. A few are strictly fictional characters needed to fill in the plot to keep it flowing. 

My main character, Gabriella, is totally fictional. That allowed me to emotionally take her through whatever scenarios are needed as I created the story, and without being influenced by the personality or attributes of a real person. 

Richard: What facet of the book’s content do you struggle with the most? 

Jane: This is a great question since I have already struggled with the same issue in this interview regarding the rapture doctrine. My main struggle in speculative Christian fiction writing is integrating into the fictional story the prophetic truths of the Bible. Since everyone does not agree on eschatology I battle with offending some with how the end time events play out in my novels. That is one of the reasons why I write novels – they are fiction. If my theology is not correct, I have not presented it as absolute truth. But, if it is correct then my readers will see the events come to fruition in the real world and have a better understanding of what is happening. 

Richard: What are your major research sources? 

Jane: Many authors have influenced my prophetic book content and who stay true to the Biblical truth of prophecy. Perry Stone, Tom Horn, Steve Quayle, Aaron Judkins – just to name a few. (Even among this group there are varying opinions on when the rapture will be and their individual interpretation of prophecy.) I attempt to glean from their information, sift through and incorporate the major topics without controversy.

I am continually searching the internet for articles on prophecy from respected sources and how they are aligning with current events in the world, especially focusing on Israel which is God’s time clock. In addition to my personal research, I have contributors that send me links to consider for book content and prophetic connections. I am constantly praying for divine guidance as I pen the words from He who knows all things. 

Richard: Do you have any specific goals you would like to see your books achieve? 

Jane: When I began The Omega Watchers my purpose was to expose the paranormal deceptions that are rampant in our world culture. I saw members of my own family being drawn into ghost hunting and believing in UFOs as extra-terrestrials coming to earth.

Also, after an in-depth study of Genesis 6, I realized very few Christians understood what the Days of Noah really meant and how it has a direct connection to all paranormal events. Since most people would not read an extensive dissertation on these subjects, I desired to write an entertaining novel that would draw readers into the story and at the same time educate them spiritually on these demonic deceptions.

My greatest desire is to challenge my readers to study for themselves and open their hearts and minds to hear from God’s Holy Spirit the direction for their individual lives in these final days of time.

Randy Nicholson asks: 


Jane, in The Third Strand, it does not seem that Gabi is waking up in which a Rapture would have taken place, so I'm wondering where you stand on this controversial topic. You don't have to answer if it might give away some part of the next book.

Jane: Randy, this question continually repeats and with good reason. Most Christians believe we are living in the season of our Lord’s return and we all want to know the mystery of when. I truly wish I (or someone) could definitively say “when” the Rapture will be. If the Church is here when the Antichrist is revealed and we witness the seven-year covenant confirmed with Israel, then we know pre-tribulation theology is not correct. If the world witnesses the event after a mass exodus of people, I pray many will realize there was a pre-tribulation rapture and not take the mark of the beast but endure until the end. 

To be blatantly honest, I do not see all Believers coming to one conclusion on the matter until the great tribulation begins. I have my opinion and do intend to include it when I end The Omega Watcher Series. 

Sheila Adams asks: 

Jane, how did you come up with the group of characters?

Jane: Sheila, the characters evolve as the story is written. When I need a new character to continue where the story is going, I think about people I have known through the years who would fit the attributes and physical appearance of the character I am creating. I then endeavor to bring that character to life in appearance physically and emotionally with descriptive words.

My favorite character based on a real person is Dr Manny Brotman. Everything I write about his appearance, wisdom, spiritual life and personal attributes are true to the man he really was. He was not an archaeologist as portrayed in my novels. In fact, he was a Messianic Rabbi and was the leader of the first Messianic Congregation in the U.S. that he began with his good friend Sid Roth in the mid 1950’s. I was blessed to spend time with him and his wife, Sandee, (also a character in my novels). They taught me so much about the move of God in the Nation of Israel and the draw of Jews to their Messiah as a sign of the end generation. They also revealed to me through the New Testament that my roots as a believer in Yeshua (Jesus) were in the Torah. My spiritual life was enriched beyond measure by their great knowledge and wisdom. Naturally, as I wrote my first novel they immediately played vital roles in the plot. 

Sheila: Did you go on any type of pilgrimage to help enhance your storyline?

Jane: Sadly, no. My pilgrimage was a tour of the internet. When I would write about places in Israel, I would go online and look at pictures, read the history, find real street names, historical locations, actual distances in drive time, etc. so I could incorporate these into the story making it as factual as possible location wise. 

As I looked at pictures of the Hula Valley, I could “see” what Gabriella would have seen as they drove through the vineyards and farms lands on the way to Mt. Hermon. From pictures of caves, I wrote descriptions of what the research team would have experienced exploring for the lost prophecy. From pictures and descriptions, I have mentally climbed Mt. Hermon and found the pagan sacrificial temple site where the 200 fallen angels descended to earth. 

In many ways, I feel I have actually been to these places and that is what I wanted my readers to “see” and experience through the avenue of words. 

Liz Lewis asks: 

Jane, everything you write about must sound like science fiction to the unbeliever. How would you counsel someone to make that leap required to not only accept Jesus Christ but to accepting and understanding these other-worldly prophecies?

Jane: Liz, I have found the greatest way to discuss the validity of the Bible and the need for Jesus as our Savior is to discuss prophecy and how it relates to what is going on in our world today. Prophecy fulfilment validates the Word of God. 

I have taught through the Book of Daniel many times and one (with an open mind) cannot dispute these ancient prophecies were fulfilled to the detail up to the day in which we live. Daniel reveals the coming of the Antichrist, the final wars of the time, and the final kingdom of prophecy that will come. The Prophecy of the 70 years Daniel wrote of was fulfilled down to the very day Jesus made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem with only one seven years period left to take place, the great tribulation. The 70 Year Prophecy was prophetic fulfilment that cannot be denied when you understand as it relates to the timelines given in the Torah.

I would share with a non-believer the Bible is one-third prophecy. Prophecy is God’s way of proving his Word. So, if we begin with sharing the obvious prophecies of Jesus’ first coming that have been fulfilled to the exact degree then we can expound on His second coming. This can open the door to what would seem to be science fiction to the unbeliever. The Book of Revelation sounds like a sci-fi movie and many will not read it for that reason or they feel it is impossible to understand. The believer must first be willing to “study to show himself approved” to be able to lead someone else and pray for the Holy Spirit to open the heart and mind of the person to receive.

Many of the ‘sci-fi’ scenarios in my novel are possibilities of how the Biblical prophecies might play out. However, they are real in the fact they actually exist. For example, CERN is a real place, built over the Temple of Apollo (in Revelation 9:11 Apollo is called Apollyon, Greek Name, and Abaddon, Hebrew name). Most agree CERN is built over the abyss in Revelation 9 where the fallen angels with Abaddon as their leader, are imprisoned (also see Jude 1:6). Revelation tells us these fallen angels will be released again upon the earth. It makes prophetic sense to me that CERN will open a portal allowing these demonic angels to be released for their final judgment. However, I am not saying it is definite. 

In a world where science fiction movies engulf our entertainment, prophecy can open many doors of discussion, if we are willing to study and know the facts, both Biblically and contemporary, I believe we can introduce a conversation with those who do not understand prophecy and build precept upon precept. 

Liz: You came from a small town and a typical southern family. When and how did you begin to study prophetic scriptures? And why?

Jane: I love sharing my prophetic roots. My grandfather was in his early 20’s when he became interested in Bible prophecy in 1917 when the Jews started returning to their homeland Israel under the Balfour Declaration. He realized the prophecies of all the major prophets of the diaspora and Israel returning to their land were being fulfilled before his eyes. My mother was 3 years old at that time. She grew up listening to my grandfather read the Bible prophecies and teach the time of the end was approaching. She began to study and teach the prophecies of the last generation earmarked by the new Nation of Israel being born in 1948. I was born shortly after Israel took back their homeland and was recognized by the UN as a nation after 2000 years of exile. 

I was named Jane Evonne Woodlee for the purpose of my initials being JEW. I then grew up under the prophecy studies of both my grandfather and mother. Prophecy is in my blood, spiritually and physically. A DNA test a few years ago showed I have Jewish blood from European ancestors. That was no surprise considering the love I have for Israel and all things connected. 

Liz: Why do you think so many believers are content with the OT stories and NT grace, yet ignore Biblical prophecy?

Jane: If it is not being taught from the pulpits it does not challenge believers to study and understand the prophetic truths. Since one-third of the Bible is prophecy, I do not believe God is pleased when we ignore it. Some use the excuse it is too difficult to understand, however, they do not even try.

We are instructed to “watch and pray” (Luke 21:36) so we can escape the things that are coming on this earth. What are we supposed to watch? The prophetic signs of the times in which we live so we are not caught slumbering. That instruction is to ALL the Church. 

Liz: What's the next series of books going to be about? 

Jane: If I can finish The Omega Watcher Series, it will be a major accomplishment. There is so much information still to come on the prophecies that are unfolding almost faster than I can write them. 

If there is time for another book, I would love to write a novel from the perspective of one of the rabbinical shepherds that the host of angels appeared to and was instructed to go to Bethlehem to see the Messiah. Christians are unaware of the prophetic beauty in Jesus’ birth as it related to the birth and destinies of the Passover lambs. Our Messiah lived the prophecies embedded in The Feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread and First Fruits. He was literally prophecy in the flesh from birth until death. 

Liz: Becoming a published author is a pretty big deal. Did you hear any negativity toward your books from family or friends?

Jane: For the most part, my family was supportive. Anyone with negativity kept their thoughts to themselves. My husband was amazing all the way through. He gave me all the time I needed to write and kept encouraging me not to give up, which I was ready to many times.

I never experienced writer’s block, but I did experience writer’s discouragement. It was mainly attacks of the mind, not from any person. My desire was for my novels to be a source of ministry and my way of “preaching the gospel” so naturally, the enemy would try to stop me. After mental battles of giving up, this became my mindset: If anyone’s life is changed for the better, it’s worth every minute of the time invested. 

P.S. Jane, I'm so happy for you and the success of your books!

Jane: Thank you so much for your encouragement!

Cornelia Stone asks:


Jane, The Third Strand refers to the Appointed Times of the Lord, otherwise known as Feast Days. How important is it that we keep the Feasts of YHVH? Is Sabbath included in those appointments? Is it of equal importance to the Feasts of YHVH? 

Jane: This question would take hours of teaching for a Christian who has never been taught the importance of The Appointed Days of The Lord or commonly called The Seven Feasts of The Lord from Lev. 23. Most Christians have no idea what these holy days are since they were outlawed at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD under the rule of Constantine and replaced by dates relating to pagan holidays. This was Constantine’s effort to force both the Jews and the New Testament Church into the Catholic Church.

The short answer is these seven holy convocations give the prophecies from the First Coming of Jesus, the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost all the way through to His Second Coming and into the millennial kingdom. I believe not only are they important, but essential to understanding everything the bible is hinged upon.

Regarding Sabbath - It is the third commandment and that has not changed. Ezekiel 20:20 says it is a sign between man and God that we belong to Him. It is to be kept forever and will be kept in the millennial kingdom when ALL FLESH from Sabbath to Sabbath will worship God. (Is. 66:23) 

Bonnie Wild asks:

 Regarding the prophecy of St Malachy. Jane, you mentioned how some Catholics believe prophecy and some don't. Elaborate on those who embrace it.

Jane: Bonnie, there are major divisions within the Catholic Church and the separations seem to have grown exponentially wider with the current Pope (which according to St. Malachy’s prophecy is the final Pope).

Most people do not realize within the Catholic Church there are 242 sects (or denominations) with as many varying beliefs as the Protestant denominations. There are people who sincerely love God with all their hearts and desire a true relationship with The Heavenly Father. There are also groups that hunger for power and wealth, and those that just go to church to satisfy their conscience. Sadly, it is the same in Protestant churches. 

In both the Catholic and the Protestant churches there are only a few that are studying prophecy and discerning the times. This in its self is a fulfilment of end time prophecy:
II Peter 3-5 – “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. 5 For this they willingly are ignorant…” 
Then there are those living in ‘normalcy bias’, believing because something has never happened it never will. That day (the great tribulation) will come upon them as a thief in the night. (I Thess. 5) If you read all the verses it plainly states that those that are watching will not be caught unaware. It will not be as a thief in the night to them.

There are many pastors that do not teach The Book of Revelation or end time prophecy because they believe it will scare people away and their attendance (and offerings) will go down. In Matt. 24:42 Jesus commands us to watch so we are not caught unaware. I fear for the ‘shepherds’ that are tickling the ears of their congregations and not preparing them for the Coming of The Lord. (Zach. 11:17)

Nathan Brotman asks: 


Jane, were the pyramids built by Enoch – What are Jane's thoughts based on the verse below.

Is the Great Pyramid of Giza the work of Pagans or is it the inspired work of a man of God? ...

I have looked at a verse in the bible Isaiah 19:19 In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the heart of Egypt and a monument to the LORD at its border.

I would like to know Jane's thoughts on the Pyramids. Currently, her characters are in Israel. And I have some suggestions for an expedition to Egypt or one of the ancient Tels in Israel. 

Jane: Who built the pyramids (like the rapture) I do not think can be answered definitively; and I, again, can see reasoning for the varying opinions on the subject. 

The pyramids, per se, are not in my novels but there are connections via the Nephilim which many believe designed and built the pyramids that exist all around the world. (Or if you ask the “Ancient Alien” buffs they will tell you their demonic counterparts, extra-terrestrials, are responsible…no way!). 

At this point, I lean toward the Nephilim being the architects of the pyramids due to how they are connected though their precise locations on the planet and the geographic mapping. There is also the interesting hypothesis the New Jerusalem coming down in Revelation 21 is actually in the form of a pyramid (not a square) and the Fallen Angels tried to duplicate the heavenly structure on the earth. 

The reasoning behind Enoch building the Great Pyramid of Giza is very interesting and when you listen to the details it is difficult to find anything to argue with in the information so it leaves us in a quandary…and a subject I continue to study. Perhaps by the time Book III is finished, I will have a better answer or perhaps you will have a better answer for me, Nathan. Perhaps even Gabriella will have to travel to Egypt for some answers!

I have only studied the pyramids in recent years and definitely no authority…at all. But I do believe the pyramids connect to the Days of Noah, the time of Enoch and the Nephilim which my novels are centred around so more study is needed. 

Peter Younghusband asks:



Jane, In a previous Facebook Messenger conversation, you asked me if I had read any novels concerning the 144,000 witnesses mentioned in Revelation who have a specific ministry during the Great Tribulation. I said that I had not. Your query was whether women would have been depicted in any novel that includes this group. You believe that Scripture bears this out. What specific Bible verse(s) are you referring to?

Jane: Peter, without giving away too much of where Book III is going with the storyline, I can tell you why I believe women will be part of the 144,000 witnesses of Revelation 7.

Joel Chapter 2 is all prophecy regarding the “Day of the Lord”. 

 Connecting Joel 2 with Rev. 1:10 – John said he was in the spirit on the Day of the Lord. From this, we can connect Joel’s prophecy to the Book of Revelation and what will happen during the final years. In Chapter Two Joel describes the horrible events that will take place during the great tribulation, followed by vs. 28-29 to describe the greatest spiritual awakening that will ever take place on earth: (words capitalised by myself).
“I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your DAUGHTERS shall prophesy…,
29 And also on My menservants and on My MAIDSERVANTS
I will pour out My Spirit in those days.”
Vs. 32 identifies this group of spirit filled men and women as from among the remnant of the Nation of Israel.

Simply put, Joel is prophesying of The Great Tribulation coming upon the world and out of Israel will come preachers filled with The Spirit, both men and women. John in Revelation identifies these mighty preachers as the 144,000 Witnesses, who will declare to both Israel and the world the deception of the Antichrist. They will turn the hearts of the people (Israel) back to God (vs. 32).

Another scripture that I think we may have missed the meaning of is Matt 24:14
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”
We often hear this referred to as before the rapture of the church everyone will hear the gospel; but, if you read this verse in context you will see Jesus is answering the disciples’ question on what would be signs of His Second Coming to set up his kingdom. The time period Jesus is describing is The Great Tribulation. 

So, reading the verse with the verses before and after and connecting it to the same events in The Book of Revelation, we then see the great probability Jesus was describing the ministry of the 144,000 Witnesses (both men and women – 12,000 from each of the Twelve Tribes of Israel) who would be preaching the gospel for the salvation of all of Israel (Romans 11:26) and to all the world, and then the end will come (after The Great Tribulation).

Peter: Whenever a Christian does anything to further the Kingdom of God and expose the deception of Satan and fallen mankind, Satan sees this as a direct threat to him and his motives to destroy Christians and continue his rebellion against God. You fall into the former category. What spiritual attack have you come against and how have you coped and protected yourself from this?

 Jane: Without a doubt, we will have spiritual warfare if we are following the call of God on our life. The enemy has attempted to hit in many areas but “greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.” Prayer, worship, fasting and time alone in His Presence have been my sword and shield in the midst of the battle.

The two areas that have been the greatest challenge are time to write and mental attacks. My life is wonderfully full with family, friends, Biblical study and prophetic teaching (which I all love dearly) that finding large measures of time to write is a challenge. Then as time lapses occur between periods of dedicated writing the attacks of the mind begin: What’s the use? Are my current novels really making enough difference for the time required? Should I spend more time doing other ministry? And on and on…

When I am struggling with these thoughts my Heavenly Father allows some type of encouragement to enter. It can be a book review stating how my novels have really touched the reader, or another step forward in the possibility of The Omega Watchers becoming a movie…something that nudges me to continue forward. I have a good start on Book III and I believe the Holy Spirit is showing me insights from the Book of Revelation as to what the ministry of the 144,000 will actually be. On the surface, there is very little information; but when you dig from the ancient prophets (like Joel) and connect other verses in Revelation, the picture becomes clearer and the 144,000 will be mighty spiritual warriors in the final years of time.

Peter: Like a few other Christian authors, Joel C. Rosenberg being one of them, your novels depict events that occur in reality and in the news shortly after you have depicted them in your novels. As Richard Everts has asked above, is this due to any spiritual assistance from God? 

Jane: There is no doubt in my mind that everything I write is through the assistance of God’s Holy Spirit. Sometimes as I am penning new paragraphs, I am amazed at how the story is unfolding and know it is not coming from my human mind but from the unction of The Spirit. Books, articles, prophetic studies from years ago often come back to mind as I am writing to play a needed part in my story. And I know it is a spiritual recall that was embedded in my subconscious for this time. 

When I opened my computer to begin writing The Omega Watchers, I had no idea what I would write about, who would be my characters, where the story would go…it was all a blank canvas. As I would write something into the story I would not know myself what part it would play as the plot unfolded. For instance, when Officer Chris Harris was assigned to Dr Brotman’s research team at the end of TOW, I had no idea he would be one of my main characters in The Third Strand. On a humorous note, in TOW when Gabriella was given the mysterious box I wondered myself what would be in the box. At the time, I had no idea and then it evolved into the crux of the novel that continued into TTS and will continue into Book III. Another example, when someone attempted to kill Dr Brotman…I did not know who it would be or how it would play out in the story until I wrote TTS. Writing these novels is about as good as reading one, I don’t know what’s going to happen next. 

So, without a doubt and all Glory to God, my writing is Spirit led to being able to intertwine prophecy, a storyline and continuity to create a literary work that people want to read and are ministered to by the content

Peter: When you post in The Omega Watchers Facebook group a link to an event or story relating to this being depicted in your novels, we instantly feel that you are on the “right track” in depicting the reality of the End Times in our life time. Do you interpret this as confirmation from God that you are operating under the guidance of the Spirit? 

Jane: As I stated in an earlier question, I have studied Bible prophecy and current events for most of my life. I believe God is honoring that study by allowing me to sometimes connect the prophetic dots of these final days in advance of their fulfilment. I cannot really explain how it happens, but I can research something like CERN or the Illuminati and what I see is prophecy connections. I often read a news article and immediately start connecting prophetic Bible verses. 

As I write my novels, a thought (Holy Spirit inspired) will go through my mind leading me to include a particular prophecy in the book and then the story wraps around it and pours out on the pages. Sometimes it is faster than I can type the words. In many cases, I have gone out on the proverbial prophetic limb and speculated on how prophecy “could” play out on the world scene and find out later it is actually happening. I cannot express how emotional my reaction is in those cases.

The prime example is The Third Strand. When I wrote that a third strand of DNA would be developed becoming the ‘mark of the beast’, I had no idea scientists were already working toward developing a third strand for the very purposes I wrote in TTS…to overcome genetic diseases and prevent ageing. But the Holy Spirit did! Imagine the power that would give to those that control it. And by the Spirit’s prompting, those who read TTS already are being warned of what is coming. I am sure it will be initiated differently from the story, but from the information I have read, it will produce the same effects as written in TTS and the research is an effort to bring eternal life through creating a perfect DNA strand. What did Satan promise as the ultimate deception that brought sin into the world? “You shall not surely die.” The Antichrist will be a repeat of Satan’s ultimate deception, tricking mankind once again to believe his lies.

 Peter: Jane, I asked the following question at the end of the first interview regarding The Omega Watchers and I feel it is applicable to this interview as well: 

"What take-home message do you want readers of The Omega Watchers (novels) to embrace?"

Jane: I have one main request I make each time I teach prophecy and it also applies to my readers. Do not take my word for it. Study for yourself. Question and research what I tell you and what you don't understand, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal to you "what the Spirit is saying to the churches" in these end days.

Have a knowledge of the deceptions of the paranormal. Know how to share with others, especially if you have children/grandchildren, the dangers of ghost hunting, seances, ouija boards, and everything else that comes under the umbrella of contemporary paranormal "entertainment". Take time to know what movies, games, and media are pushing this agenda on our society and become an advocate for exposing this truth in your churches and communities.

Be aware the great deception has already stepped onto the world scene and will soon be revealed, as the great tribulation is about to begin. Above all, be ready to meet the Lord!

Anything else you would like to say about your novels, The Omega Watchers and The Third Strand, end-times deception or eschatology?

What Daniel concealed, the Book of Revelation revealed. These are the only two books of the Bible that are dedicated solely to prophesy. Daniel gives the introduction of the end of days and the satanic leader that will rule the earth; the Book of Revelation gives the details. Sadly, these are the most ignored books of the Bible and yet they have prophesied the days in which we, that are alive on the earth now, are living. This should be the most exciting time in all of human history, and yet the ‘church’ does not want to hear. This in itself is a fulfilment of prophecy.

Daniel 12:4, “But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there and knowledge will be increased."

I believe this explosion of knowledge will be two fold: spiritual (“Afor those that have ears to hear”) and intellectual. We are definitely seeing both escalating in warp speed. After many decades of studying and teaching bible prophecy, I have only recently felt the discernment that this is it, my friends. The literal beginning of the end is at the door.

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Any last words Jane? 

Jane: I would like to thank all those that submitted questions. These are really good and have given me the opportunity to expand more on the spiritual reasoning behind my story line. I could go so much deeper on many of the questions, but this is an “interview” and not a pulpit.

I would like to also thank each person that has taken their valuable time to read this interview and my novels. I look forward to personal contacts from my readers with feedback and comments, especially concerning what specific areas spoke to them personally. 

Thank you, Peter, for taking your valuable time to organize these questions and allow me to share from my author’s heart the ‘why’ behind my novels. You will never know what a great encourager you have been. After I wrote The Omega Watchers and was struggling as a new unknown author with the mental discouragement of if I should continue writing, it was then we became acquainted. God used your review as the stimulus for me to push forward. I know you have done the same for many other writers. May God bless all you put your hand (and eyes) to!

My prayer is each reader is challenged to view the final days ahead with an understanding a great deception is at earth's door and develops an urgency of spiritual preparation for themselves and their circle of influence. 
John 9:10 (NLT) - We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.
Jane, it has been our pleasure, the members of The Omega Watchers Facebook group to interview you. We have been very much blessed by your ministry. Thank you for the insights into eschatology and encouraging Christians and non-Christians alike to investigate further the truths from the Bible, your research both of your novels and this interview. Let this be an eye opener and revelation to all who read all. We look forward to the final novel in this trilogy and following you in your ministry.

The Omega Watchers, The Third Strand, can be purchased either from Amazon by clicking on the book titles just mentioned and in this interview above, from Barnes and Noble, and other online book stores. Further information regarding Perry Stone, Tom Horn, Steve Quayle, Aaron Judkins can be obtained by clicking on their names just mentioned. Books by these authors can also be purchased from these links or from Amazon. 
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