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The Rapture & Feast of Trumpets

“Behold, I [show] you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

By Mike Wingfield

The End is in Sight

“And God said unto Noah, the end of all flesh is come before me.” Genesis 6:13

By Mike Wingfield

As we stand at this pivotal point in human history, those of us who study the prophetic Scriptures can clearly see the end of this age approaching! While we do not know exactly how much more time will elapse, we do know what the last seven years will look like.

During the days of the prophet Isaiah, at a time of great spiritual apostasy in Israel, God continually spoke through this great prophet to remind the children of Israel that He is the One and only true God, and there are no others. God gave evidence of this truth when He said to Israel, “Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is none else: I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure” (Isaiah 46:9-10). This statement proves that He knows and orchestrates all events from the beginning to the end. Nothing surprises Him. All the efforts of Satan and his demons never catch the Lord off guard. Nothing that individuals and nations do can thwart His eternal purposes. Not one single event occurs outside of His all-inclusive will and eternal plan of the ages.

Before time began, prior to the foundation of the world, God chose every single detail of how and when everything would end. He is the eternal Holy One who “worketh all things after the counsel of his own will” (Ephesians 1:11). In His infinite wisdom, He has chosen to give us incredible insight into the details of the last seven years of man’s rule on earth.

Many of the details of the end of this age are horrific. I shall never forget how more than 30 years ago the Lord caused me to intently pour over the numerous Scriptures that give the precise details of the Tribulation P

The divine revelation concerning the events at the end of this age are perhaps more prominent and pronounced than most other subjects in the Bible. … God in His mercy has chosen to give mankind ample warning of those things that await the rebels against Him at the end of time. Period. This process lasted several months. There were many nights when I found it hard to sleep. I personally discovered that the divine revelation of the nature of the Tribulation Period is very troubling to the child of God. During this time, I began to understand why there is so little desire on the part of man to investigate the heart of God and see His purposes for the horrific features of this unique time in man’s final years at the end of this age. Some have chosen to ignore God’s revelation about the Tribulation. Many others do not believe there will be a time of great Tribulation. Consequently, I must warn you that many things I will say in this newsletter will be very disturbing. We don’t like to think about these things!

When we look through the pages of biblical history, we can see the sharp contrast between the light of God’s blessings when man walks with Him, and the darkness of God’s judgment when man rebels against Him. The Bible speaks much about the darkness of the depraved human heart and God’s response to it. Because He is holy, He must and will judge sin. It is a part of His divine justice. He has declared, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay” (Romans 12:19).

The divine revelation concerning the events at the end of this age are perhaps more prominent and pronounced than most other subjects in the Bible. … God in His mercy has chosen to give mankind ample warning of those things that await the rebels against Him at the end of time.

History reveals there have always been wars, violence, wickedness, rebellion, diseases, natural disasters, and famines. Mankind has had to suffer through spiritual deception, lawlessness, and hatred. However, the Tribulation Period will surpass any of these former horrible developments. It will be a time when all these troubles will escalate and reach the catastrophic point that will bring the earth’s population to the brink of self-destruction. Speaking about the end, Jesus said, “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake [those who will physically inhabit the Millennial Kingdom] those days shall be shortened” (Matthew 24:21,22).

In the study of the prophetic Scriptures over many decades, I have been literally overwhelmed with the volume of Scriptures that speak of the Tribulation Period. I have attempted to collect, organize, correlate, analyze, categorize, and put them in chronological order with the aid of the book of Revelation. In this attempt, I have tried to be very careful to literally interpret the Scriptures and follow a set of biblical guidelines to help me look at the Bible from a divine eternal perspective. To do this, it is important to examine the historical context, customs, languages, and geography of Israel and the Middle East, where civilization began, and it will end.

The divine revelation concerning the events at the end of this age are perhaps more prominent and pronounced than most other subjects in the Bible. For example, the Bible has far more to say about the Tribulation than all the combined verses in the gospels concerning the First Coming of the Messiah. God in His mercy has chosen to give mankind ample warning of those things that await the rebels against Him at the end of time.

I am convinced that God in His infinite wisdom has designed a final response to the historical sins of man and the nations from the beginning to the end. What God began in Genesis He will finish in the Book of Revelation. His focus among the nations in the last 4,000 years has been upon the Jewish people and the nation of Israel. When the end comes, He will deal harshly in His holy wrath against the nations that have cursed Israel for more than 4,000 years.

In Genesis 12:1-2, God chose a land, and a people. In an unconditional covenant, He promised Abraham, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great: and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed” (Genesis 12:2-3). God has kept His unconditional promise to the Jewish people, their land, and their nation – Israel. If He would do otherwise, He would cease to be the faithful God of truth! That will never happen. In the last book of the older testament, God declared, “For I am the LORD, I change not: therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed” (Malachi 3:6).

The tragic events perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 in Israel are a vital part of the strategy of Muslims to destroy Israel as the first step toward the establishment of a global Islamic empire.

People who fail to grasp the reality of this eternal promise given to Abraham and His divinely chosen descendants will be totally confused in their interpretation of Scripture. Furthermore, they fail to grasp the significance and meaning of the current events that are unfolding at this very hour! The church has not replaced Israel in God’s eternal plan. The events taking place in Israel now are setting the stage for God’s final judgment upon the nations that have had a history of cursing the Jews. Sadly, most of the church leadership in America and the world are totally silent about what is to take place in our world. Instead of bearers of God’s light, they are pawns in the hands of the kingdom of darkness.

The tragic events perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 in Israel are a vital part of the strategy of Muslims to destroy Israel as the first step toward the establishment of a global Islamic empire.

I believe that the tragic events that unfolded on October 7 in Southern Israel in 14 Jewish communities near the Gaza Strip, are a precursor to what will unfold during the seven-year Tribulation. For those of you who are faithful readers of this newsletter, you know that my interpretation of the Bible has led me to conclude that the end-time conflict with Israel and the world will revolve around the nations of the Middle East (Ezekiel 36:4, 7). Historically and prophetically, the Bible is consistently focused upon the Middle East.

Those who continue to cling to the view of a revived Roman Empire and a global power structure in the West in the Tribulation are not reading all of the Bible. All the events, trends, wars, and nations of the Tribulation Period focus upon the Middle East. The Western nations will not play a major role in the end time events. It is apparent that the West is in a free-fall spiritually, morally, socially, politically, economically, and militarily.

The tragic events perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 in Israel are a vital part of the strategy of Muslims to destroy Israel as the first step toward the establishment of a global Islamic empire. Their goal is to destroy Israel and America, and then wage a religious war against the rest of the world. Their goal is to rule over all nations and force the global population to become Muslims or be murdered.

Most non-Muslims do not know or comprehend the true face of historical Islam. People need to ask, “What Muslim groups today represent the teaching and model of the founding prophet Muhammed?” In answering this question, we must be very careful who we listen to. Muslims, the liberal Western media, and educational systems, cannot be trusted to give us the factual evidence about anything – including Islam.

To grasp the truth about Islam we must look at Islam through the lens of the Bible. The Bible is our only valid standard of truth. At the same time, we need to have an accurate grasp of the teachings and history of Islam since its founding by Muhammed in Saudi Arabia in 630 A.D. We need to have a thorough knowledge of the holy books of Islam – the Quran and Hadith. These two books have guided the faith and thinking of Islam for more than 14 centuries.

After many years of searching for an accurate biblical understanding of Islam, I have come to respect and follow the writings of Dr. Mark Gabriel. Mark was born and raised as a devout Egyptian Muslim. When he was 12 years old, he had memorized the entire Quran. He attended Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt where he earned his Bachelor’s, a Master’s, and a Doctorate degree in Islamic history and culture. After earning his doctorate, he became a professor at this oldest and most prestigious Islamic University in the world. While still searching for answers to questions about his faith, he was given a copy of the Bible. After reading the Scriptures, he became a committed believer of Jesus Christ. Eventually, he fled to the United States after many attempts upon his life. For security purposes, he changed his name and adopted his current Christian name.

Upon coming to America, he earned a Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Bible and Christian education. Who better could understand Islam than a former devout Muslim who taught other Muslims about their faith? Most importantly, he is now a Christian and has a great grasp of the Bible. This is a person who can be trusted to give us a true biblical perspective of Islam.

In this newsletter, I will be frequently quoting from Mark Gabriel’s book, Islam and Terrorism. We are offering this book for $7.00. See our order form on page 8. If you want to understand what is happening in our world, I highly recommend this simple, yet profound and insightful 213-page paperback book.

Today, there are 2 billion followers of Islam in the world. That means that one out of every four people in the world is a Muslim. Islam is the second largest religion in the world, only exceeded by Christianity. Muslims are currently living in almost every nation. It is believed that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world.

At the heart of the religion of Islam is its goal to rule the entire world. Islam is more than just a religion. It is also a political ideology that wants to govern all of earth’s citizens. “Islam is a religion and a state. After Muhammed emigrated from Mecca to Medina, he set up a political government, established laws, and established Islam as a system of belief that covers every aspect of life” (Islam and Terrorism, p. 15). In many ways this is like the atheistic global control of socialism and communism. This is why these political systems of radical domination of people support one another in the United Nations.

Like the Communists, Islam’s method of conquering the world is through war. The followers of radical Islam are the true followers of their historical teachings that originated with Muhammad. “The Islamic radical is a fundamentalist – he wants to practice Islam the way Muhammad practiced Islam. So, his definition of jihad [holy war] is based on Muhammad’s – both in word and by example. The Quran contains a tremendous amount of teaching about jihad. In fact, I estimate that 60 percent of the Quran is related to the concept of jihad” (Islam and Terrorism, p. 16). Islam is a religion that spreads its influence by war!

Revelation 6:1-8 features four horsemen that symbolize the beginning activities of the seven-year Tribulation Period. After much study of the prophetic context of the Scriptures, I have concluded that the actions of these horses represent the beginning of global Islamic jihad against the nations at the opening of the Tribulation.

It is obvious from the context that each of these horses represents the evil acts of wicked people. In the Bible, horses usually represent war (Proverbs 21:31; 1 Kings 4:26). Horses played a significant role in the first Islamic jihad of the 6^th century and the following centuries of Islamic warfare. Some of the most famous horses that were bred in the region are called “Arabian horses.”

Most of the wars mentioned in the Bible concerning the end-time revolve around the Islamic nations of the Middle East (Ezekiel 38-39, Daniel 11:40-45, Psalm 83:1-8). The battle of Armageddon will feature Islamic nations: Lebanon and Gaza (Joel 3:4; Obadiah 19), Iraq (Revelation 16:12-16), and the Palestinians, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia (Ezekiel 34).

The rider on the white horse in Revelation 6:2, represents the introduction of the restoration of the Islamic Caliphate (the global Islamic Kingdom). Islam ruled the world and the Holy Land from 1517 to 1917. It is now in a state of revival to restore what they lost after WW I. The rider on the white horse represents the Islamic messiah, who deceptively comes in the name of peace. Note that the rider has a bow, but no arrows – symbolically coming in the name of peace. Daniel 8:25 says that the Antichrist will come “and by peace shall destroy many.” Notice that Revelation 6:2 says that “a crown was given unto him.” The Greek word used here for crown means an overcomer, a victor. It means that the rider on the white horse has won a military conquest. This is exactly what Islam is expecting.

Islam views itself as a peaceful religion. They divide the world into two groups – “the house of Islam,” and “the house of war.” In other words, they are at peace with you if you are a Muslim, but if you are not a Muslim, you are in the house of war and must be annihilated.

Revelation 6:2 also states, “and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.” This means that his military conquests will ultimately lead to his political domination. The Antichrist will be known as a man of war (Daniel 11:38-39, Revelation 13:4). Notice that his call for Armageddon will come from the Middle East (Revelation 16:12-16).

The Antichrist will make a false peace treaty with Israel and will allow them to rebuild their temple and revive the ancient sacrificial system (Daniel 9:27). The antichrist will ultimately break this false covenant. After he does this, he will be passionate about his control of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem – considered to be the third most holy site in the religion of Islam (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 11:1-2). Today, the struggle over the control of this mountain is the central focus of the war between Islam and Israel. No other political groups seem to be so passionate about this valuable historic property. Once again, this proves that the end-time struggle is between Islam and Israel.

The second rider in Revelation 6:4 is said to be “another horse”. The Greek word “another” indicates that this rider is the same as the rider on the white horse. This rider has a “sword.” The Greek word for sword indicates that this is a short dagger (in contrast to the long saber used in war). This is the weapon of assassins. It represents the violent massacres and terrorism that will be characteristic of the jihad-type of guerrilla warfare against all non-Muslim nations.

Furthermore, the action of this rider will “take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another” (Revelation 6:4). This is not the language of conventional warfare. It is speaking of the inhabitants of earth being at war with each other – the perfect language of Islamic terrorism.

The riders of the next two horses in Revelation 6 report the results of this global jihad by Islamic terrorists. This war of terrorism will destroy the global economy (verses 5-6) and introduce serious global famine conditions (verse 6).

Islam’s goal is to remove the high-tech world and return the world to the ancient lifestyle of the days of Muhammed. As this is implemented, it will bring about death to many because without the use of agricultural high-tech applications the world cannot feed eight billion people. According to Revelation 6:8, one-fourth of the global population will die during the opening months of Islam’s global jihad.

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It appears that our world is ready for the beginning events of the Tribulation Period. I am convinced the attack upon Israel by Hamas on October 7, and the global response to it signal that the Tribulation is about to begin.

The methods used by Hamas against Israel illustrate the kind of brutal and inhuman warfare that will be waged against all nations as mentioned in Revelation 6 at the beginning of the Tribulation. Hamas was acting as an agent of radical Islamic elements that are ready to murder all non-Muslims in the name of Allah. As they attacked innocent Israelis on October 7, they continually shouted “Allah is Greater!” In their view, this is a holy war against Israel and the entire non-Muslim world.

Here is a list of the activities of Hamas and their connection to Islamic jihad.

Murder all non-Muslims

According to the Quran, if non-Muslims fail to repent, they must be killed. Surah 4:89, states, “Those who reject Islam must be killed, If they turn back (from Islam), take (hold of) them and kill them wherever you find them.”

Jihad is a vital part of practicing historic Islam. “Jihad is definitely commanded for all Muslims in the Quran” (Islam and Terrorism, p. 30). According to the Quran, this is the only way a Muslim can guarantee his entrance into heaven. So according to Islam, a person can seal their own salvation by their own personal sacrifice for Allah.

Beheadings and Mutilations

According to the Quran, Islamic warriors are to behead and dismember their victims. Surah 47:4 of the Quran states, “Therefore, when you meet the Unbelievers (in battle), smite at their necks, at length, when you subdue them, bind a bond firmly (on them)…” On October 7^th, hundreds of Israeli victims were beheaded and mutilated. This will be the method the Antichrist and his followers will use in their war against the world during the Tribulation (Revelation 20:4)

The Plunders of War and Hostages

Muhammed taught his followers to not work or earn wages, but to wage war to take the possessions of those whom they killed. Muhammed’s “important source of income was plundering after battle. This was his economic lifeblood, just as oil is the economic lifeblood of the Gulf countries today. They did not farm, work trades, or conduct business. They fought. Part of their profit came from slave trading. When invading an enemy country, they killed all males and took the women and children as slaves” (Islam and Terrorism, p. 70).

It has been very disturbing to watch the hostage release process between Israel and Hamas. The world does not grasp how Hamas abducted women and children to use them to wage war against Israel. Israel is now being forced to exchange murderers in their prisons to get their people back home.

According to Joel 3:3, the forces of the Antichrist will be involved in taking Jewish children as hostages and turning them into slaves for their own purposes. This is one of the things that enrages our Holy God (Matthew 18:6). Hamas has demonstrated that they do not respect the lives of Jewish or Arab children. God has promised that they will suffer His divine judgment (Joel 3:4).

Special Targets of Jihad – Jews and Christians

According to the Quran, the main targets of Islam are Jews and believers in Jesus. This is exactly what is depicted in the Book of Revelation. The Bible declares that Islam will be “drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus” (Revelation 17:6).

There are numerous reports that Islamic terrorists are killing Christians, burning churches, and gang raping Christian women in Europe, Africa, and throughout the Middle East. The Islamic sexual immorality, murders, and theft will be a part of their jihadist rampage during the Tribulation (Revelation 9:21). Western media groups are completely silent about these attacks upon Christians.

The Inducement of Mind-Altering Drugs

According to the Bible, the followers of the Antichrist, who will be just like ISIS and Hamas, will use drugs. Revelation 9:21says, “Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication [illicit sexual activity], nor of their thefts.” The Greek word that is translated as “sorceries” is pharmakia. This is the word from which we get the English word pharmacy. In Revelation 9:21 it points to illegal drugs. In ancient times, mind-altering drugs were always associated with witchcraft and sorcery. Those who took these drugs were inducing themselves into a demonic state, while submitting themselves to demons to control their mind and body. There is evidence that the armies of Muhammed did the same thing 14 centuries ago!

Lying about Agreements

“Muslim groups will use peace talks or agreements to buy time so they can make new plans, prepare, and position themselves for victory. Muslim military leaders will tell the other side whatever it wants to hear in order to buy time, but when it comes time to deliver what is agreed upon, you will see a different story” (Islam and Terrorism, p. 88).

We must pray for Israel. Pray for its political and military leaders. Pray that they will have victory over Hamas. They are currently fighting the Islamic war that is poised to spread around the globe.

I am convinced that Islam’s war with America is about to reach a new level of attack. Our open southern border has provided thousands of terrorists’ illegal entry into our country. The terrorists who are here are simply waiting for the signal from Iran to begin their attacks against Americans just like they did against Israelis on October 7.

They attacked Israel on a day of great spiritual significance – on the day of Simchat Torah. This was to be a day of great rejoicing in Israel as they began a new cycle of the annual reading of parts of the Bible. However, Islam chose to bring sorrow at a time when the Jewish people were supposed to be experiencing great spiritual joy. Will Islamic leaders choose to attack America at such a moment? If so, it could be at some time around our great celebrations of Christmas. They would love to turn our Christmas celebrations into a time of sorrow, pain, and fear. We need to be in prayer. This is a very serious moment in the history of our nation and world.

It is shocking to realize that many people in the world are supporting the Islamic terrorists’ attacks against innocent Israeli civilians. The hatred for Jews and Israel is spiraling out of control, fomenting lawlessness. This signals that our world has reached a point of moral and spiritual destruction. Society is at the breaking point of self-destruction.

I consider Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be a leader who speaks with great moral clarity, perhaps more than any other world leader. Recently he said, “The horrors that Hamas perpetrated on October 7 remind us that we will not realize the promise of a better future unless we, the civilized world, are willing to fight the barbarians. Because the barbarians are ready to fight us… and usher in a world of fear and darkness, … It is time for all of us to decide if we are willing to fight for a future of hope and promise or surrender to tyranny and terror, …In fighting Hamas and the Iranian axis of terror, Israel is fighting the enemies of civilization itself. It begins with knowing the difference between good and evil, between right and wrong… It means making a moral distinction between the deliberate murder of the innocent and the unintentional casualties that accompany every legitimate war. Israel will stand against the forces of barbarism until victory. I hope and pray that civilized nations everywhere will back this fight,” he said. ‘Because Israel’s fight is your fight; because if Hamas and Iran’s axis of evil win, you will be their next target. That’s why Israel’s victory will be your victory,’” he added. (Benjamin Netanyahu, World Israel News, October 30, 2023).

“Be ready for the shout that will take us out!”

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November 2023 – Israel at War

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Israel at War

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

… a time of war, and a time of peace.”Ecclesiastes 3:1, 8

By Mike Wingfield

Israel and the world were sent reeling by a surprise attack that was launched by the Islamic terrorist group Hamas on Israel’s Sabbath morning of October 7^th.

Israel, with boasts one of the most elaborate intelligence and security operations in the world, was caught totally off guard. Indeed, it turned out to be one of most devastating days in the history of the modern state of Israel. As events continue to unfold, the world is stunned by the countless atrocities committed by these savage terrorists against innocent Israelis.

Shockingly, more Israelis were murdered on their holiest day of the week, Shabbat, October 7^th than any other day during the historic wars Israel has endured since its return to the Promised Land. Even more stunning is the realization that this sudden defeat did not come at the hands of an enemy nation. It was perpetrated by a radical Islamic terrorist entity.

This stunning development occurred on the last day of the Jewish peoples’ celebrated Feast of Tabernacles. Hamas, a dangerous and avowed enemy of Israel, suddenly launched attacks against 22 Jewish communities and several military installations near Israel’s southern border with Gaza.

An estimated 1,500 radical Islamic terrorists affiliated with Hamas invaded Israel by air, land, and sea. In 24 hours, these savages killed more than 1,200 Israeli citizens and military personnel, and seriously injured more than 3,000. As we know, these numbers will continue to mount in the preceding days.

The grim pictures shared by Israel give testimony to the demonic and brutal savagery of the invading Islamic forces. They raped and tortured women, killed parents in front of their children, and slaughtered people while desecrating their bodies. Many were beheaded, including babies. According to original estimates, 130 or more men, women, children, and elderly people and forced them to flee to Gaza where t hey are being held hostage. During this strike, they also raided and pillaged the Jewish communities, leaving behind a massive trail of destruction. The family pictured on this page was brutally murdered by Hamas.

In addition, terrorists launched more than 5,000 missiles into Israel. A few of these missiles reached their targets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. It is believed by some that an electronic device was used to interfere with Israel’s Iron Dome antiballistic missile system. Some analysts are saying that Iran and Russia helped Hamas to plan this deadly attack and provided the funds, munitions, orders, and technological ability to make it happen.

The Israeli government immediately declared war on Hamas. 300,000 reservists were summoned for duty. Israeli leaders told the national to expect a long and protracted war that will be fought in the streets of Gaza, a densely populated area. Israel was told to brace itself for large numbers of casualties. In addition, the long war effort will have a crippling effect on the Israeli economy because it will divert much-needed human and economic resources.

Most of us who live in the United States cannot begin to fathom what the Israelis are going through. We have not suffered from wars and rumors of wars, and numerous acts of terrorism as the Jewish people have had to endure for many generations.

I was deeply moved by the following report, “What we are experiencing now is unthinkable, unimaginable. The horror, the evil, the pain. It is more than we can bear. Parents and children are slaughtered.

Elderly people and their nurses are slaughtered. Teenagers at an outdoor party, slaughtered. For those who are far away, who may not grasp the enormity of this horror – this is Israel’s 9/11.

“Throughout Israel, sons and fathers are running to war. The situation is so dire that men in their forties are being called up to action. Yesterday, I stood on my porch watching mothers and wives all over my neighborhood hug their sons and husbands with tears in their eyes, as they rushed from their homes to join their units for battle.

“Everyone has a loved one at the front. Some of my friends’ children have been wounded, and others are missing. We are living in a nightmare. Israel is in crisis, in a way many of us have never experienced in our lifetimes” (Israel365news.com, October 8, 2023).

Israeli military personnel who were traveling abroad scrambled to return to Israel so they could join the war effort against Hamas. Israel is determined to destroy Hamas and its control center of operation in Gaza. We can believe that the God of Israel will aid them. God has declared, “But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel” (Isaiah 41:8-14).

It is very important to remember that this ongoing war against Israel is being perpetrated in the name of the god of Islam. Shouts of “Allah is greater” were repeated as terrorists murdered their victims and pillaged Jewish communities. This clearly indicates that what is transpiring in our world is a war being waged against Jews and Christians. The world, and especially Islam, are at war with the God of the Bible. Mahmoud Al-Zahar, a Senior Hamas Official, is quoted as saying recently, “The entire planet will be under our law, there will be no more Jews or Christian traitors” (The Jerusalem Post, October 9, 2023). This is only a small taste of what will come to pass during the Tribulation Period.

I am convinced that the seven-year Tribulation Period is the final chapter of an age-old conflict that began with the animosity of Ishmael against Isaac, and Esau’s hatred of Jacob. As previously mentioned in the October newsletter, there is biblical, historical, and prophetic evidence to support this opinion. What we are viewing now is an extension of the war in the spiritual realm between the God of Israel and the god of Islam. As this conflict escalates, we are getting closer to the Rapture and the beginning of the Tribulation Period.

Muslims are waging a war against the world to force all citizens to submit to Islam. The United Nations, the global media, and education systems are completely silent about the war, called “Islamic Jihad”, being perpetrated upon all infidels (non-Muslims) around the world. I highly recommend that you frequently visit the website www.thereligonofpeace.com to keep informed of this ongoing global war. According to this website there have been more than 44,000 deadly Islamic terror attacks among the nations since 9/11. In September 2023, there were 104 attacks that killed 550 people, and injured another 492. These attacks took place in 22 countries.

Islam’s holy war is growing around the world. Muslims are immigrating to Europe in greater numbers. In countries like France, Italy, Germany, and Great Britain, the Muslims are already killing non-Muslims and threatening to take over major cities.

Islam is currently the only religion in the world that is protected from hate speech. The United Nations is impacted by the 57 Islamic nations that control the actions and decisions of this international body. I am convinced that the religion of Islam is symbolically depicted in the book of Revelation as a harlot that rides on the back of the beast that represents the Antichrist and his global kingdom (Revelation 17-18). See the image on this page. This religion is in the desert (Revelation 17:3), kills believers in Jesus (Revelation 17:6), and seduces the kings, merchants, and citizens of the world (Revelation 18:3).

When the Tribulation opens, a rider will appear on a white horse “to conquer” the world (Revelation 6:2). Muslims believe their messiah will appear on a white horse and call for a global jihad against the world. This action will continue as they “take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another” (Revelation 6:4). This will all be accomplished with the Antichrist’s “great sword” (Revelation 6:4). The sword of Allah [their god] is a global symbol of Islam. The name Islam means “submission.” See the image of the Saudi flag below. The Islamic words on the flag are the Islamic statement of faith “There is no god but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of God.” The beginning of the Tribulation will be accompanied by hyperinflation, famine, diseases, war, and death (Revelation 6:5-8). This all appears to be knocking at the world’s door at this hour!

When the forces of the Antichrist kill God’s two Jewish witnesses in Jerusalem at the mid-point of the Tribulation, those in the world who are sympathetic to his mission will rejoice. Revelation 11:10 says, “And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another.” For many years this has been the common reaction in the Muslim world to the slaughtering of Jewish Israelis. When word reached Muslims around the world about Hamas’ destruction in Israel, they broke out in praise to Allah for their victory.

On the day after the death of 800 Israelis by Hamas, World Israel News shared the following story, “Muslims in Europe and throughout the Middle East launched festive celebrations in the street, praising Palestinian terrorists and supporting the unprecedented attack that killed some [1,200] Israelis on Saturday, in one of the biggest disasters in Israeli history. “Rachel Riley, a British-Jewish television presenter, wrote on her social media accounts that she was horrified to come across multiple groups of people in London who were apparently reveling in the fact that Israelis had been killed. Riley wrote that she had visited a cafe in the Acton neighborhood in West London with her family, when they saw a group of men on the street waving Palestinian flags and smiling.

“‘People have been brutally murdered, kidnapped and there are people in London dancing,’ she wrote. Later on, Riley updated that she ‘just passed two cars in West London driving with Palestinian flags flying from each window, bouncing up and down in their cars, seemingly celebrating like they were having a party’” (World Israel News, October 8, 2023).

The article in World Israel News, continued, “In Palestinian Authority-controlled enclaves in Judea and Samaria, Palestinians rallied in the streets, handing out sweets to celebrate the Hamas attack.

“Social media footage showed hundreds of Iranians gathering in Tehran’s Palestine Square, as locals praised the murder of Israelis. Celebratory fireworks were also seen in the video. In Lebanon, supporters of Hamas danced in the streets of Beirut while waving Palestinian flags” (World Israel News, October 8, 2023). This should clearly demonstrate that the idea of a Jewish and a Palestinian state side by side would be total suicide for Israel!

What happened on Saturday, October 7^th was a complete surprise to Israel. It was an unusual total failure of their intelligence. However, God was not surprised. Why did He allow this to happen? We must remember that God is orchestrating every event all over the world, even in this apparent temporary defeat of His own people – Israel.

God has allowed this war in Israel to bring fear and humility to the Jewish people, both secular and religious Israelis. For far too long, Israelis have prided themselves in their military strength and impeccable intelligence. God wants them to know that the battle belongs to Him. When Gog and Magog (Ezekiel 38-39) and Armageddon (Zechariah 14:1-3) happen in the future, the Bible indicates the Jewish nation will be overwhelmed. However, the Holy One of Israel will defend them for the honor of His name and glory. He is setting the stage to call upon them to trust Him instead of themselves. Israel’s greatest days are ahead. Not because of who they are, but because of Who He is!!

It is my opinion that the Lord is allowing Israel to be vulnerable as it faces the hatred and violence of those who are constantly plotting its destruction. Ultimately, He will bear His arm of power and overwhelm the enemies of Israel. He will supernaturally fight for Israel as their foes are defeated.

God wants to teach all of us to trust Him, not our own might. Jeremiah 17:5, 7 declares, “Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. … Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” Psalm 20:7, adds, “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”

Many Israeli soldiers read Psalm 121 before they go into battle. Oh, that the entire nation would take this Psalm to heart! From a human perspective, it is necessary for Israel to be militarily strong to survive in the Middle East. However, this needs to be balanced with a heart that is fixed upon the Lord and depends upon Him for its ultimate survival as a nation.

I am absolutely convinced that God has allowed the current situation to take place to turn the Jewish nation away from internal division and to bring many to salvation in Jesus Christ. Many Jewish Israelis will be saved because in fear and humility they will seek Him and find Him in their hour of need. Praise His Name!

The prophetic Word of God repeatedly states that the end time events will be especially difficult for the Jewish people living in Israel. In Jeremiah 30, the weeping prophet of God informed His people that when the last days would come, they would hear “a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace” (verse 5). He called this time “the time of Jacob’s trouble” (verse 7). Concerning the Tribulation Period, Daniel wrote, “… and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book” (Daniel 12:1). While speaking to His Jewish disciples concerning the last days and the Antichrist, Jesus said, “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened” (Matthew 24:21-22).

God has repeatedly demonstrated and promised that He will fight for His people, Israel. Against great odds, in the days of Moses, Gideon, David, Elijah, Hezekiah, Jehoshaphat, Daniel, and many others, God miraculously gave the victory to His people who were outnumbered and militarily inferior. The days are rapidly approaching when the Lord will demonstrate to the entire world that He is the Lord God Almighty!

God has declared that He has placed His divine watchmen upon the walls of Jerusalem, “which shall never hold their peace day nor night” (Isaiah 62:6). He has declared to His people, “But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior” (Isaiah 43:1-3). These promises God gave to Israel are unconditional. They are not attached to some command given to them. These promises are founded upon God’s unchanging character. He has said, “For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed” (Malachi 3:6).

Those who hate Israel are the enemies of God and hate His people, Israel (Psalm 83:1-4). The Lord has promised to bless those who bless His people, and to curse those who curse them (Genesis 12:3). If we love the Lord, we must love His people.

We need to pray for Israel at this hour. Pray for Israel and her leaders to make wise decisions. Pray for many who have lost family and friends. Many funerals will be held in the next few days and the people of Israel will be crying out to the Lord for His help. Pray for Israeli soldiers as this war continues to escalate. Pray that the enemies of Israel will be defeated for the honor and glory of God. Pray for the innocent people in Gaza who are prisoners of Hamas. Pray for their salvation. Pray that this will unite the nation of Israel. Pray that the church will wake up and understand the lateness of the hour!

Almost 2,600 years ago, the Lord spoke to the prophet Jeremiah about Israel and these last days. I highly recommend that you read and meditate upon these following words as we move through the weeks and months to come (if we are still here). “For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished. … Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey. … Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked. The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it” (Jeremiah 30:11, 16, 23-24).

Be ready for the shout that will take us out!

Who will lead the Nations to Armageddon?

It is amazing what the prophet Joel wrote about the nations and Armageddon – the final war that ends the Tribulation Period. First, God said, “For I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat [the valley between the Mount of Olives and Jerusalem]” (Joel 3:2). When the end comes, all the Gentile nations will come to Armageddon. The reasons given for God’s wrath against the nations is their savage treatment of the Jewish people and the division of His land (Joel 3:2-3) – the Holy Land.

He promises two nations that they will suffer the vengeance of the Lord and He will recompense them for what they have done to Israel. The two nations are Lebanon [“Tyre and Zidon”] and Gaza [“all the coasts of Palestine”] (Joel 3:4). Isn’t it amazing that these two nations are currently at the forefront of attacking Israel? It demonstrates that we are seeing the final events of the Church Age.

I pray you are ready! He is coming soon!

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October 2023 – Historical Peace Treaty in the Middle East

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Historical Peace Treaty in the Middle East

“The people of the prince that shall come … shall confirm the covenant with the many for one [seven of years].” Daniel 9:26-27

By Mike Wingfield

We are living in an exceptional period of human history. Those who closely follow current events in the Middle East know that in the last 100 years, the Arab Muslims of the Middle East have violently opposed the return of the Jewish people to the Promised Land. Since the founding of the Jewish nation in 1948, Israelis have had to continually defend themselves against Arab aggression. However, on the surface that long-standing hatred for Israel may be softening. Some Arab nations appear to be moving in a direction of tolerating Israel.

Currently, six nations [Egypt in 1979, Jordan in 1994, and in 2020, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Sudan, and Morocco] have formed treaties that are focusing upon normalizing relations with Israel. However, for Israel, the great prize would be a peace treaty with Saudi Arbia, which is viewed as the world’s leading Islamic nation. Recent events indicate that such a treaty is a growing possibility.

During a FOX News interview on September 20, 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman [see photo on page 2] stated, “the prospect of normalizing relations with Israel is getting closer by the day” (CNBC News, September 21, 2023). While speaking to the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York on September 23, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of the benefits of the Abraham Accords that took place with four Arab countries in 2020. He commented, “The Abraham Accords was a pivot of history. And today we all see the blessings of those Accords. Trade and investment with our new peace partners are booming. Our nations cooperate in commerce, energy, water, agriculture, medicine, climate and many, many other fields. …

“There is no question the Abraham Accords heralded the dawn of a new age of peace. But I believe that we are at the cusp of an even more dramatic breakthrough – an historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Such a peace will go a long way to ending the Arab-Israeli conflict. It will encourage other Arab states to normalize their relations with Israel. It will enhance the prospects of peace with the Palestinians. It will encourage a broader reconciliation between Judaism and Islam, between Jerusalem and Mecca, between the descendants of Isaac and the descendants of Ishmael” (All Israel News Staff, September 22, 2023).

As the Bible prophecy student thinks about these significant developments, it is very apparent that we are about to witness the peace covenant event that could usher the world into the tumultuous Tribulation Period.

As I examine the possibilities of these events, I recognize how they seem to be pieces of a puzzle that are connected to what the Bible says about the future historic agreement that will catapult Israel into the final period of the last days. Let us examine seven biblical facts about this coming peace agreement.

1. The Tribulation Period will begin with a peace covenant.

The final events for Israel and the world in the last days will be a unique time known as the Tribulation Period. Some people have concluded that it will begin immediately after the Rapture of the church. However, that is not what the Bible indicates will happen. A significant covenant with the Jewish people will begin the final seven-years that precede the Kingdom of God (Daniel 9:27). When the ink of the signatures on this document begins to dry, God’s prophetic clock in heaven will begin to tick. This seven-year covenant will set in motion the events that will unfold on earth that will culminate with the Revelation of Christ at the end of the Tribulation (Revelation 19:11-21).

If this proposed treaty between Israel and Saudi Arabia comes to fruition, it could be an enormously powerful indication that the Rapture of the church is imminent!

2. This peace treaty will be the result of the diplomatic efforts of the coming Antichrist.

According to Daniel 9, a “prince that shall come” (Daniel 9:26) will establish a treaty with the Jewish people who have regathered in the Holy Land in the last days. The context of the book of Daniel and of the entire Bible, points to the identification of this prince as the Antichrist.

There is great evidence in the Bible that the Antichrist will be an Arab Muslim. His efforts to destroy the Jewish nation will be the culmination of an ancient conflict that traces its roots back to the conflict between Isaac and Ishmael, and Jacob and Esau. God did not recognize Ishmael and Esau as heirs of blessings in the Abraham covenant. Consequently, in rebellion, both men moved to the desert areas east of Israel. Eventually, their descendants intermarried (Genesis 36). In general, they became the progenitors of the Arab nations in the Middle East (Genesis 25:12-18).

The Scriptures and extra-biblical historical sources indicate that within the Arab nations there has been a continual hatred of Israel that has festered and intermittently erupted from ancient times to the present day. When Nehemiah was leading the Jewish captives from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem, the Arabs adamantly opposed the Jewish presence in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:19; 4:1, 7-8). The prophet Ezekiel indicated that when the Jewish people would return to their land in the last days, the Jews would be rejected by the Arab nations that surround the land of Israel (Ezekiel 36:1-7). This hatred and rejection of the Jewish presence in the Promised Land began decades before the founding of the modern state of Israel in 1948. The constant threat of war, and the ongoing acts of terrorism by the Arabs toward the Israelis continue to this day.

Therefore, this ancient feud between the descendants of Isaac and Jacob with the family-line of Ishmael and Esau set the stage for the final conflict. God at the Battle of Armageddon will suddenly resolve this historic quarrel. The core issue that causes God to gather all nations to Armageddon is the world’s attempt to divide the Promised Land (Joel 3:2). According to the Bible, the nations that will be leading the world to attack Israel will be the Arab/Islamic nations of the Middle East (Psalm 83:1-8; Isaiah 13, 34; Jeremiah 50-51; Obadiah). The head of this confederation of Arab nations that comes against Israel at the end of the Tribulation is the Antichrist. Daniel wrote that the Antichrist will “divide the land for gain” (Daniel 11:39).

The context of the Bible seems to demand that the covenant of the Antichrist with Israel will include the recognition of the Jewish right to occupy the Holy Land. In an interview in 2018, Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Salman stated that “he believes the Jewish people have a right to their own land. … I believe that each people, anywhere, has a right to live in their peaceful nation. I believe the Palestinians and the Israelis have a right to have their own land” (The Jewish Chronicle, April 3, 2018).

This statement by the Saudi Prince clearly indicates that in his eyes, the Jews have a right to a part of their ancestral homeland. However, the Palestinians have a right to part of the contested land also. Therefore, he agrees with the world that the Holy Land must be divided to accommodate both the Jews and the Palestinians. This differs from many other more radical Moslems who do not believe the Jewish people have any rights to any part of the Holy Land.

There are a multitude of passages in the Bible that seem to indicate the Antichrist will be a Muslim. His headquarters in the Tribulation Period will be in the Persian Gulf area (Revelation 17-18). He will have a unique relationship with a powerful religion [depicted as a harlot in Revelation 17]. This religion will control him and his global kingdom. This religion will hate believers in Jesus and will kill them (Revelation 17:6). These believers will be “beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God” (Revelation 20:4). This religion will have a powerful influence over the leaders of the world (Revelation 17:2; 18:3). This religion is rich. It has made governments, merchants, and transporters of her wealth [oil] to manufacture goods all around the world, and become rich (Revelation 18:9-19).

Furthermore, the nature and activities of the Antichrist seem to point to his Muslim identity. He will exalt himself and his religion above the God of the Bible (Daniel 11:36). His religion gives honor to a militant god of military might (Daniel 11:38). He does not honor or respect women (Daniel 11:37). He embraces the occult [“understanding dark sentences”] (Daniel 8:23). His policies will be driven by deception (Daniel 8:25).

3. The Tribulation agreement will be a false peace treaty.

The Bible makes it clear that the Antichrist’s covenant with Israel will be a trick to lure the Jewish people into a trap of annihilation. He will appear to be seeking peace, while he is deceptively plotting their death. Some biblical scholars point to Psalm 55:21 as a prophecy of the Antichrist when he breaks his covenant with Israel, “The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.” Notice the new Saudi flag in the picture box.

This has been an historical struggle for the Jewish people. While they long for peace, their enemies prepare for war. Long ago, the psalmist verbalized the Jewish cry for a call of peace while living in the presence of those who were plotting war against them. He said, “Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar [the Arabs]! My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war” (Psalm 120:5-7).

This seven-year treaty with Israel will be annulled by the Antichrist at the mid-point of the agreement (Daniel 9:27). During the first half of the Tribulation, he will honor his agreement with the Israelis. During this time, he will not harm Israel. However, during this same time, he will be at war with the nations of the world to submit them to his authority (Revelation 6:2-8). He will accomplish global domination over all nations by the middle of the Tribulation (Revelation 13:5-7). At this point he will force the world to submit to him. He will control the world politically, religiously, and economically (Revelation 13:11-18).

At the same time, he will turn on the Jewish people with great vengeance (Matthew 24:15-25). He will take back his control over Jerusalem and the Temple Mount (Revelation 11:1-2). He will desecrate the holy temple in Jerusalem. He will set his image in the temple and declare himself to be god (2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:11-14). Jesus called this “the abomination of desolation” (Matthew 24:15).

The last half of the Tribulation will be a literal hell on earth for Israel. The prophet Daniel described this time as “a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that same time” (Daniel 12:1).

4. The Tribulation treaty will be accepted by liberal Israeli leaders.

The Bible depicts a great division in Israel at the beginning of the Tribulation. There will be a conservative Jewish population in Israel that will be clinging to the truth that all the Promised Land belongs to the Jewish people. These people will not support the division of their land for the prospect of a false peace covenant (Isaiah 28:16).

However, the conservative religious population will be opposed by their liberal and secular government. God calls these leaders “scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem” (Isaiah 28:14). These “mockers” (Isaiah 28:22) of God’s truth and promises chose to believe the lies of Israel’s enemies who are plotting their destruction (Isaiah 28:15). God calls their treaty with the Antichrist an “agreement with hell” (Isaiah 28:18).

It is very apparent that the stage is set for this deceptive treaty with the secular leadership in Israel.

5. This agreement will be the culmination of an ongoing peace effort with Israel in the last days.

Over the last few decades there have been many attempts to present a peace covenant that would resolve the conflict over the land of Israel. As previously indicated, the covenant of the Antichrist will deal with this thorny issue.

Daniel wrote that the Antichrist will “confirm the covenant with many” (Daniel 9:27). The word “confirm” indicates that a weaker covenant will exist before the Antichrist’s covenant is adopted by Israel. Therefore, this action by the Antichrist will simply strengthen a weaker peace process that involves the actions of the “many” mentioned by Daniel. Previously, Daniel presented the fact that ten kings will precede the Antichrist (Daniel 7:8, 24). Years later, the Apostle John wrote that these ten kings would be contemporary with the Antichrist and would “receive power as kings [for a short period of time] with the [antichrist]” (Revelation 17:12). This probably could be understood to indicate that these 10 kings will formulate a peace covenant with Israel prior to the Antichrist’s covenant with Israel.

As previously mentioned, six Muslim nations have already made peace with Israel. Suddenly, due to the diplomatic efforts of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump in 2020, four nations joined Egypt and Jordan in recognizing Israel and normalizing relationships with the Jewish State. Are we about to witnesses another flurry of diplomatic activity that will cause four more kings to join the six and prepare the way for the covenant of the Antichrist?

6. The Tribulation covenant will have a connection to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

The Islamic world has made it known that the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is an important religious holy place. According to them, the Temple Mount was the location of their prophet’s famous flight to heaven. Therefore, Mount Zion is the third most holy site in their religion, followed by Mecca and Media in Saudi Arabia.

It is very apparent that the Antichrist will desire to control the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He will choose this location for one of his centers of domination in his global control over the nations. He will express this when he enters the newly rebuilt Jewish temple at the mid-point of the Tribulation. From there, he will declare himself to be god and demand global worship (Daniel 9:27; Thessalonians 2:4).

When the Antichrist deceives Israel into signing his covenant, he will give them permission to rebuild the Jewish temple on the Temple Mount. This is something that religious Jews have been longing for since the destruction of the last Jewish temple in 70 A.D. by the Romans. Most people do not recognize how significant this is to the Jewish people. This will be a major part of the Antichrist’s deception to lure the Israelis into his death trap.

In recent months, the Saudis have made it known that they want to control the Temple Mount. The Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the location of two important Muslim mosques – Al Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock [see photo below]. In modern times, the Arab Kingdom of Jordan has had custody and control over this Islamic place of worship. However, now, Saudi Arabia wants to take control of this important Islamic holy place. The Jewish Press has reported, “Saudi Arabia wishes to signal to Jordan that it considers itself entitled to set foot in the Al Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem, which would make the crown prince and the Al Saud dynasty responsible for the three holy places of Islam: Mecca, Medina and Al Aqsa” (The Jewish Press, August 14, 2023).

Considering the current move toward developing a peace agreement with Israel, this is a very significant statement coming from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. These amazing details tell us just how close we are to this historic peace treaty.

7. The Tribulation covenant will occur in the context of the world’s desperate call for peace and security.

When the Antichrist and Israel sign their covenant on the first day of the Tribulation Period, it will take place at a time of growing world tensions. Our world is radically descending into a chaotic evil period of wars and rumors of wars. The Apostle Paul declared that the Tribulation Period will begin as the world cries for “peace and safety” (1 Thessalonians 5:3). However, as they call for peace, the world will erupt into deadly wars. Paul said, “Then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape” (1 Thessalonians 5:3).

As the United States and the Western nations continue to collapse spiritually, morally, politically, militarily, and economically, the world is facing a new axis of evil – China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The one thing all these evil nations have in common is they love power and will not allow any threat to stop them from unleashing their thirst for global control. When Iran joins their ranks with the final development of its nuclear weapons, it will signal to the world that we are entering a deadly period.

One of the reasons why the Saudis want to have a treaty with Israel is because they recognize that Israel is the most powerful military force in the Middle East, and Israel has nuclear weapons. The Saudis comprehend that if Iran gets a nuclear weapon, it will immediately change the face of the Middle East and the entire world. They fully understand that Iran’s ambitions are to destroy the world so that their Islamic messiah, as they believe, will then appear.

Friends, we are standing on the brink of incredible world changing events. Everything is in place for the covenant the Antichrist will sign to begin the Tribulation Period. I am convinced that we will soon hear the shout that will take us out!

Iran’s Nuclear Deception

Times of Israel News has reported that during the third week of September Iran refused to allow a scheduled inspection of its nuclear facilities by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Under the watchful eyes of the international community, Iran had agreed to allow these inspectors to guarantee that their nuclear program was for peaceful purposes, rather than to develop nuclear weapons. Their refusal of this inspection certainly indicates Iran has something to hide.

In response to this news, Netanyahu commented, “Israel is not surprised by Iran’s moves, which prove it is violating all its commitments to the international community and intends to arm itself with nuclear weapons. … Israel will do everything needed to defend itself against this threat” (Times of Israel News, September 16. 2023).

Climate Change Truth

Recently, 1,600 scientists around the globe agreed that the climate change hype concerning man-made emissions being the cause for higher temperatures and increased natural disasters is a political hoax. The real problem, according to the Bible (see Revelation 16:8-9) is the radical solar storms coming from the surface of the sun, and the surge of gases emitted from the increasing number of volcanoes. “The Earth is currently peaking at the hottest it’s been in a long time, thanks to all the geometric solar storms that have been smashing into our planet over the course of the last year.

“According to the reports, scientists are concerned about the Earth’s thermosphere, a vital layer of the atmosphere extending from the mesosphere to the exosphere. Because of these solar storms, the thermosphere has recently experienced a significant temperature increase, the highest it’s been in two decades. And that’s not the worst of the news-according to experts, while the thermosphere is currently hot, it’s about to get a whole lot hotter” (www.msm.com, June 23, 2023).

According to the Bible, this is the beginning of God’s judgment upon the wicked inhabitants of earth. God controls earth’s temperatures, not man!