@dhouston1000 Too much conjecture! Listened to the entire lecture. 2 Esdras is specific in naming a WORLD leader which no country can speak or move against. The presidents of the USA have had global influence but China, Russia, Iran, etc... have openly moved against them throughout the decades. Additionally, Daniel 8 from verse 11 onward is not about the USA. The last reference, Daniel 11 speaks of the king of the south against the king of the north. Neither represent America.

Are the events presented plausible? Yes, of course. However, the speaker did not use nearly enough scriptural support nor incorporate the numerous other prophetic books of the Bible to 'connect the dots.' What about Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel; Hosea and Zechariah?

Consider where Revelation and Daniel were written. Both authors, as a representative for God's chosen people, were in exile; prisoners! That is what eventually happened to ALL His chosen people. The sword of the 2nd horseman is war for it takes peace "FROM THE WORLD." It comes after the white horseman who goes forth to conquer. White represents purity; the same color of the horse Jesus Christ rides. (Rev. 19:11-15)

The white horseman in Revelation 6 is a false religious leader. First warning of Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21.

The observation is believable but the scriptural application is fairly inaccurate, IMHO.