Jesus Christ’s coming will not be without signs. So what about 2009? Did we see an escalation of the prophecy signs that we have been instructed to look for? What about 2010? What might be coming our way to indicate we are on the verge of Daniel’s 70th week? Prophecy Sign #1: The restoration of Israel to her land This remarkable prophecy, fulfilled in 1948, is a sure sign God has begun dealing with the nation Israel again. We Gentiles have been allowed to share in her new covenant spiritual blessings for almost 2000 years. The time has come for the Church to return the favor. As Christians, we should remain in strong support for the “Apple of God’s Eye.” Prophecy Sign #2: The occupation of the City of Jerusalem by the nation Israel In 2009 I visited the land of Israel and the holy city Jerusalem. I gazed upon the beautiful Temple Mount while standing atop the Mount of Olives, the sight of Jesus Second Coming. Jerusalem is the focal point of all history, beginning, middle and the end. It is here where the Messiah will rebuild His Temple and reign over the entire world. As we enter 2010 the world is anticipating a Palestinian state in the land of Israel and East Jerusalem to serve as the capital of the future Palestinian state. And, exactly as prophesied in Zechariah, the land of Israel and the city of Jerusalem is being divided before our very eyes. Prophecy Sign #3: Global Satellite Communications There are literally thousands of satellites in space making our world a global community. We witness news around the world as it happens. Our generation is the first to be able to literally watch and see all the events of the Book of Revelation come to pass. Prophecy Sign #4: The Revival of the Roman Empire In 2009 all 27 member states of the European Union ratified the Lisbon Treaty. The western leg of the Revived Roman Empire has come to life. It has its first president and its first foreign policy chief. On January 1, 2010, the rotating presidency shifts to Spain. Interestingly, this is the homeland of Javier Solana, author of Recommendation 666. I am not certain which leg of the Roman empire will be significant from an end time view, so I still keep an eager eye on the eastern leg of the Roman Empire, where we may see a consolidation of Muslim nations. Prophecy Sign #5: The Rise of the Antichrist I have seen nothing on this front yet. I keep watching and wondering. Who is he? Where is he? And when he appears, I anticipate things to happen shockingly fast as he rises to great power in a very short time. It’s possible that Gog of Ezekiel 38 fame is another name for the Antichrist which means he would first come down from southern Russia possibly into the Iraq, Iran, Syria arena, all beds of instability. Prophecy Sign #6: Temple Rebuilt & Sacrifices Reinstated I believe the Jews will soon be allowed to rebuild a third temple on the Temple Mount. The Temple Institute in Jerusalem has spent approximately $27,000,000 on preparations for the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple. Most all the temple articles are completed, and the sacrificial altar is currently being built. The Jewish Sanhedrin, which was re-established in 2004 after a hiatus of 1,600 years, along with a prominent Muslim author, Adnan Oktar, are calling for the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple as the way to world peace and religious harmony. Prophecy Sign #7: A seven year covenant signed with Israel Every day we hear something about Middle East Peace talks, or lack thereof. Regardless, at some point they will be completed and this will be the first sign that we will see indicating the end times have begun. Daniel 9:27 tells us it will be a seven year covenant between the Antichrist and Israel. It may include the permission to rebuild the third temple in Israel. Here’s the problem; the 7 year covenant may not be as conspicuous as we might like. In other words, it may not be revealed to the world, until well after the fact. To say it another way, the covenant could have already been signed, but we have not yet been informed. Prophecy Sign #8: The Mark of the Beast The RFID skin implanted microchip is getting most of the press around the fulfillment of the Mark of the Beast. I am not so sure. I wonder if it might be something much simpler, like a tattoo indicating loyalty to the Antichrist. Prophecy Sign #9: Antichrist receives a Deadly Head Wound This story will broadcast around the world. It will be beyond belief. It will challenge your faith. And if you are not prepared, it will cause you to doubt everything the Bible teaches about Jesus Christ. The Antichrist will receive a very literal deathblow to his head and then he will be miraculously brought back to life. Prophecy Sign #10: The Antichrist is revealed. AKA The Abomination of Desolation This is the most significant and specific sign we will see. Exactly half way into Daniel’s 70th week, at the 3 ½ year mark, the Antichrist will walk into the rebuilt temple, in Jerusalem, on the Temple Mount and proclaim himself God. This is the pivotal event the Bible warns us about. From this point on, Satan will reign through the Antichrist for another 3 ½ years. It will be the most horrible period of history that has ever occurred. Prophecy Sign #11: The Beginning of the Birth Pains Right now, at the beginning of 2010, things are relatively quiet. Is this the calm before the storm? Think war, and rumors of wars. Think what would happen if Iran suddenly launched an attack upon Israel. Think how quickly things would escalate. Prophecy Sign #12: The Preaching of the Gospel to all Nations I suspect this prophecy has been fulfilled in our generation, but it could be referring to the supernatural presentation of the gospel by angels in the Book of Revelation. Prophecy Sign #13: The Rise of the False Prophet At this time I have no idea who the False Prophet might be. I do know the Scriptures talk about the lie that will envelope the earth and lead many astray. God will allow this massive delusion to occur and it will involve the deceptions of the False Prophet. Prophecy Sign #14: Gog of Magog attacks Israel Russia and Iran, along with Turkey, Libya and several other enemies will launch the prophetic “War of Gog and Magog”. Within a few months, Iran will have nuclear capability. Ahmadinejad continues with his unholy hatred toward the chosen nation Israel. While in Israel our very Jewish guide shared this piece of wisdom: “When someone tells you they are going to kill you, you should believe them.” Prophecy Sign #15: Mystery Babylon Revealed & Destroyed Two full chapters in Revelation are devoted to the identity and the destruction of Mystery Babylon. It seems to be a combination of a religious/political system. The Antichrist will ride her to power, establish himself as world ruler, and literally destroy her in a single day. Lots of thoughts on this prophecy, but it remains the most mysterious to me. I am not sure who Mystery Babylon is. Is this a powerful nation that will join forces with the Antichrist? Does it look more like the radical Muslim threat against Israel and the West? Could it be a reference to modern day Iraq, where the original Babylon existed? Prophecy Sign #16: Martyrdom of the Church and Jews The Church and Israel will have a difficult time during the reign of terror of the Antichrist and the False Prophet. All out spiritual war commences when Satan will be cast out of heaven to this earth. We will be called to remain patient during this 3 ½ year period, which is a relatively short time. We are called to be faithful, keep his commandments and some will have the high privilege of being martyrs as they hold to their testimony of Jesus during the Great Tribulation. Prophecy Sign #17: The Coming of Elijah (One of Two Witnesses) The prophet Elijah will re-appear before the second coming of Christ. He is one of the Two Witnesses, future prophets who will perform great miracles in Israel for 3 ½ years. They will directly oppose the Antichrist as he rules the world from his headquarters in Jerusalem.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:39:46 +0000
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