“Connecting The Dots – Part 2”

Last week I shared how I loved to do connect-the-dots when I was a kid. I loved trying to figure out what the picture was before trying to connect the dots (I seldom got it correct).

I noted how bible prophecy is often like connecting the dots, except this time the dots are prophecies scattered throughout the Scripture. So, I thought I would take just a few of them over the next couple weeks to create for us the grander picture of God’s wonderful plan.

As a teacher or student of bible prophecy, one would have to start with modern-day Israel. Every single detail related to Israel's rebirth as a nation has been fulfilled exactly as foretold in Scripture. Specific prophecies about the land, the people, the wars, the economy, the military, Jerusalem, the events leading up to and following her rebirth, the global rise in antisemitism throughout the world and so much more--have all occurred precisely as predicted in the Bible. These cluster of dots has connected to form an end-time, flashing neon sign.

The second area would have to be in the arena of technology. The visions of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation are full of technological details that must be in place for numerous events to occur during the Last Days. Advancements today in monetary, military, DNA editing, Artificial Intelligence, and other technological developments occurring in our day are happening almost overnight that make the foretold events possible. 

The more technology advances, the more it lines up with the events recorded in the Book of Revelations in the Bible. From chip and neurological implants, government surveillance, cashless systems and more are the leading edge to fulfilling end-time bible prophecies.

The geopolitical landscape could not be more perfect for end-time events. The players and details of Ezekiel 38 continue to fall in place like a movie script.

Jesus spoke about the days leading up to the end that they would include not just wars and rumors of wars between countries, but division within countries. While regional wars and conflicts are in the headlines daily, what is more obvious is the tension between Nationalism and Globalism has been brought to light the past few years like never before. What used to be considered conspiracy theory is now known fact. The gloves are off; and though key globalist figures remain hidden behind the scenes, their end-time agenda (knowingly or not) lines up perfectly with the prophecies of Daniel and John.

Then we have to look at the global economic situation. The U.S. debt alone is a staggering 22.5 trillion dollars, which doesn’t include promised entitlements like Social Security and Medicare. The interest on our debt will soon outweigh the total amount of money spent on defense of this nation. At some point bubbles always pop and the bigger the bubble, the bigger the impact.

There are other dots that space does not allow me to list today. However, I write this not to cause depression or lose hope in the future. The point is that these things must come to pass as they are a part of the bigger picture spelled out through the prophetic words recorded in the Bible.

So, what do we do? “When these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, for your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28

Comments

[Bob Zannini]

As to your question, I disagree with the statement that “Israel will never be defeated again” and let me explain.

While it’s true that Israel was scattered (as prophesied by Ezekiel 36) due to their defilement of the land and their idols before God (this is found in other passages also). However, the Scriptures go on to say that before the Tribulation Period, they will be regathered; initially in unbelief. A major reason for the Tribulation Period is to fulfill Daniel’s 70th week and bring the heart of Israel back to God where God will bring about a national cleansing through their repentance.

Jesus clearly taught during this time that Israel would come under attack and face existential elimination. (Matthew 24:22) So, the idea that Israel will never be “defeated” is not necessarily true or at least, they will be trampled on once again. (Luke 21:24). The Times of the Gentiles has not ended simply because the Antichrist will come who is not a Jew but a Gentile and he will defile the rebuilt Temple.

As to being scattered: They will not be scattered as a nation as they have in the past. However, Jesus clearly tells the people that when they see the Abomination of Desolation, they are to run to the area known today as Petra. So, in that regards, the people are scattered but the nation will not cease to exist due to the return of Jesus Christ at the end of The Tribulation Period.

I hope that helps clarify things for you.
Have a blessed week!

[Fred London]

First, let me say that I appreciate your Israel-centric approach to Bible prophecy. I also like the term you use, "connecting the dots," as that truly is the fundamental process towards seeing the whole prophetic picture.

Although, I have several related questions I would like to pose to you, for now I will just ask one. If you believe that the Antichrist is a yet, future and tangible being, along with the Abomination of Desolation" being a tangible event, how do you reconcile this individual and event with the view that Israel will never again be defeated or scattered again? It seems to me that something cataclysmic would have to occur in the middle of the 70th Week of Daniel for the Antichrist to set up and fulfill the Abomination of Desolation in heart of Israel, Jerusalem, itself. Thank you.