July 22, 2006
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Someone mentioned the problem of small type. Here is a great secret, hold down the CONTROL button, and move the dial on your mouse and you can increase and decrease the size of the type.
Pastor Don’s Bible study for Last Sunday.
Basically we read Zechariah 9 -12
Note the following
To the North: Lebanon
To the East: Damascas
To the South: Askalon, Gaza,
To the West: Tyre and Sydon
God is giving a call back to Israel, and he will reestablish His kingdom in Israel. No other nation that has passed into obscurity has ever come back. We do not know any Jebusites, Edomites, or any of the other “ites”. The nations are gone and their languages are gone, dead.
Only Israel returned to the Land, and only Israel revived a language that was considered dead.
There are denominations today that state that Israel is over and done with, they missed their chance when Jesus came. This is not true, and a careful reading of the scriptures will show that Israel will return and a remnant will be saved. God is true to His word, and His word states this. And the end time passages start with “In that day”. That day is what will be happening.
The Israelites are looking for the “first coming” of the Messiah, and will probably accept the first one who can bring peace to the region – this unfortunately will be the antichrist, and that peace will be fleeting – seven years. But from Israel a remnant will remain.
This land was promised to the Israelites, and the Muslims came along and re-wrote the history in such a way to state that they feel they have a claim on this.
A reading of these passages seem to indicate that much of what is written here is happening today. What do you think?
Heather
Comments (10)
I agree, Heather…I feel like I have stepped into the pages of His Word! Of course, if He comes today, tomorrow, or a hundred years from now, we will keep on keeping on until we see Him face-to-face! With much love and many prayers, Paula
For sure.
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:: Kevin
Hello, friend. I think it is interesting that the same names we read in the Bible are on the front pages of the newspapers today. Israel and Babylon, which is modern Iraq, are mentioned more often in the Bible than any other countries. I asked my preacher why the USA is never mentioned in the Revelation. His theory is that after the rapture the USA will be missing so many people that it will not be a force on the world stage any longer. Interesting thought. Exciting to reflect upon. The daily news just makes going HOME seem so real and so near. I am ready. I could really use a new body! You are loved. Old Hat
I’ve never gotten much into escatology (study of the end times), but I am currently reading “Jerusalem Countdown” by John Hagee. All I know is we are getting closer and closer to the change of the world as we know it. There is so many people saying so many things…….one think I am very thankful for is the U.S. stand with Israel. I know this country has a lot of things wrong with it, but one thing we have right is our stand with Israel. I don’t know what to think of everything, but one thing I do know is to remain as close to Jesus as possible and not stray. It’s a bad time to backslide!!!
I agree with you and believe the stage for the final fight may now be setting up. Once Iran joins the fight, I believe that will be a serious end-time signal. As for Israel being lost, I don’t think so. In fact, I believe that they are the only ones that will have a final opportunity to accept Christ after the ‘rapture’. I continue to pray for them and the protection of their country during this frightful time.
Thanks for your prayers. Even though I’m still collecting marbles, I do feel somewhat better.
I agree. My friend from NY and I were eating lunch and we both agreed that the darknes is progressing rapidly…. time seems to be going faster… I’ve also enjoyed the teachings you have posted the past several days. Your church has some great speakers. You’re blessed to be in such a good church.
(off topic) My little girl has been enjoying an Origami book from Dover publishers, perhaps your kids would enjoy learning Origami too this summer, she’s made a swan, boat, drinking cup, lantern but the thing she has had the greatest fun with today is making water bombs with folded paper! Take care, God bless you, may we all lift Israel up in prayer and our country….Look up our redemption draweth nigh!
Thanks for the type hint! God has a plan for Israel,just like you said,its in his word,he wont change his mind.
I agree. Our pastor mentions these things often. There have been so many prophecies fulfilled recently it’s just amazing!
Hi Heather,
I totally agree. I wish that people that didn’t believe in Jesus (my daughter) would get in the word and read that God had this all planned out from the beginning of time. Please be in prayer for my daughter (her and her husband) think that they are to intelligent to believe in God they are to smart for that stuff. I pray that they open their eyes before its forever to late.
Love ya, Darlena
Pastor Don indeed seem to be quite a dynamic and engaging pastor from what you have written
RYC: Indeed, I wish force is not needed in this world, but given sin and evil in this world, I think it is necessary
HOpe you are staying cool!
IN HIM
JIM