Prophecies about Israel and the Church Age (leading up to the Tribulation)

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PROPHECIES ABOUT ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE

Noted in this section is a sampling of New Testament era prophecies about Israel (and/or the Hebrew people). These prophecies were fulfilled between 70AD and the present. Note: ‘Birth Pain’ and Tribulation period prophecies will be profiled in another section.

• The Temple will be destroyed: This happened in the year 70AD.     “And they shall fall by the edge of the sword…Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.”    Luke 21:24 /Luke 19:43-44
• The Jews would be scattered:  This happened as a result of a series of failed uprisings against the Romans in an effort to gain independence.     “…And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through the countries: according to their way and according to their doings I judged them…”     Ezek. 36:17-24
• The Hebrews will return to the land of Israel:  The exodus back to Israel began in 1948, and is happening in great numbers even now.  “This is what the Lord says: ‘I will save my people from the countries of the east and the west. I will bring them back to live in Jerusalem…’”    Zech. 8:7-8
• The cities of Israel will be rebuilt: The rebuilding of Israel these last 70 years has been amazing. It leads the region in agriculture, economy, education and medical research. “I will bring back my exiled people Israel; they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them,” says the Lord your God.”     Amos 9:14-15
• Israel will become a nation in a day:  This very strange prophecy was fulfilled when, by UN Charter, Israel became a sovereign and independent nation by the stroke of a pen in May, 1948.  “Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. Who has ever heard of such a thing? Who has ever seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children.”   Isaiah 66:7-8
• The Hebrew language would return to Israel:  Many do not recognize that because the Jews were scattered and Israel was occupied by various nations through the centuries, Hebrew was not the primary language in the land of Israel for more than 1000 years. Yet, in accordance with this prophecy, it is today. (Note: Israel is the only nation in the world to be displaced for more than 1000 years and then reestablish as a nation).   “For then I will return to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him…”      Zeph. 3:9 (KJV)
• Israel will prosper:   It is clear that Israel’s prosperity these last 50-70 years is disproportionate to that of the nations which surround her (Egypt, Libya, Jordan, etc.). This is not because Israel has received some financial backing from America—Russia and various Arab states have provided significant military and financial support to the nations surrounding Israel. It is because of the grace of God, and is the fulfillment of this prophecy.   “I will increase the number of men and animals upon you, and they will be fruitful… I will settle people on you as in the past and will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the Lord.”    Ezekiel 36:11
• The new or reestablished Israel will not be a divided kingdom: The nation of Israel had been divided into two kingdoms since about 940BC to the fall of the nation in about 600BC.  Solomon (950BC), will be one united nation in the last days (Ezek. 37:15-22).
• The restored Israel will not be ruled by a king: The returning Jews will have no king until Jesus returns (Hos. 3:4-5).
• The red heifer:  A red heifer without blemish must be born and sacrificed to purify the temple in Israel (Numbers 19:2-9). The Temple Institute has recently acquired a kosher red heifer.
• Signs and wonders will not convince the masses to turn to Jesus: Though Israel will be the focus of many fulfilled prophecies, most will not recognize Jesus as Messiah  (Luke 19:41-42; Luke 13:34-35; Romans 11:25-26).

PROPHECIES PERTAINING TO THE CHURCH AGE:

Noted in this section is a sampling of prophecies pertaining to the Gentile world and this present Church Age.

• The Church will be established with Christ as cornerstone:  Matt. 16:18; 1 Pet.2:6                              
• The Gospel will be preached to the entire world:   “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”   Matt. 24:14; 28:18-20 
• False prophets will come  (2 Peter. 2:1-2)
• Violence will increase:  The earth will be filled with violence (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:11-13). In the United States alone, violent crime has increased nearly 500% since 1960. Fifty years ago abortion was illegal in most countries. Today abortion is legal in many countries and 46 million children are aborted each year.
• Knowledge will increase: This is not a reference to technological, scientific or medical advances, it is a reference an increase in understanding of Scripture and prophetic references. (Daniel 12:4).
• Disease will increase (pestilences) will increase (Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:8).
• There will be “signs” and “wonders” in the heavens” (Lk. 21:11, 26). These may include (but not be limited to) red or blood moons, solar eclipses, comets, unusual sun activity, unusual weather, celestial formations (such as in Revelation 12), etc.
• Famines will increase (Luke 21:11; Revelation 6:5-8).  
• A global economic system will exist (Revelation 13:16-17)  
• All surrounding nations will be united against Israel (Psalm 83:4-8; Zechariah 12:2). Today, Israel is surrounded by hostile nations and finds little support in the United Nations organization,
• Jerusalem will be a ‘burdensome stone’ and ‘cup of trembling’:   (Zechariah 12:2-3)
• Jerusalem is given by God to the Jews (Zech. 12:3):  Almost daily the world news reports on the conflict over Jerusalem. The United Nations, the Vatican, and many world leaders want to make it an international city. The Arab world wants to make it a new capital city for the Palestinians.  However, God says that the city is His and He has given it to the Jews forever (Gen. 15:18; Lev. 25:23; 2 Chron. 6:6). All who burden themselves with it will be “cut in pieces.” Despite God’s warning, UN resolution 476 reiterates that Israel’s claim to Jerusalem are null and void.
• The destruction of Damascus:  Damascus will be destroyed (Isaiah 17:1, 14; Jeremiah 49:23-27; Amos 1:3-5; Zechariah 9:1-8). Currently Damascus is the capital of Syria, and Syria is hostile to Israel and heavily supported by Russia and Iran.
• Great earthquakes: There will be an increase in higher magnitude earthquakes “in diverse” (unusual) places (Luke 21:11; Isaiah 24:19-20; Revelation 6:12-14;16:18-20).
• Narcissism: Humanity will become increasingly materialistic, selfish and lovers of pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5). S  
• A lack of respect for authority: Youth will become increasingly rebellious (2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12).
• Persecution: Jesus said Christians will be hated for His name’s sake (Luke 21:17; Revelation 6:9-11; 20:4).
•  Homosexuality will be accepted and commended. Jesus warned that the last days would be like the days of Lot (Luke 17:28-30).
• Apostasy in the church: Apostasy will occur before the Antichrist is revealed (2 Thessalonians 2:3). Increasingly, experience-based “Christianity” is replacing the Bible as the standard for saving faith. The ecumenical movement is striving for unity at the expense of truth. Christ’s absolutes are rejected in the name of tolerance. There will be a move towards a one-world religion (Rev. 13, 17).

“So when you see these things begin to happen look up…and know that redemption draws near.” 

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