The reason so many people will follow the final man of evil will also be because a supernatural event is tied to him, namely, he will be a well know person from the past come back to life


or a current leader killed......who comes back to life.


The final 3.5 years will be full of events which people have never seen before.......supernatural in nature.



And yes.....the restrainer is Michael the archangel.....the one who stands guard over Israel. See Daniel Chp 12. In the end, he will stand up (stand still).....and no longer provide protection.


The man of evil will then attempt to extinguish Israel.....but God will protect a remnant supernaturally in the wilderness. (Rev 12)


God will defend His Holy Name, Word, and Promise made to Abraham for his act of faith and obedience. (Gen 22)


Satan will then go after the "offspring"......the Gentile Christians who have been grafted into the natural branch.


Rev. Chp 12