Let’s begin a “series” of looking at biblical prophecies that have or must be fulfilled. And to do this, it must begin with Israel.
Jerusalem and its temple will be destroyed and the Temple Mount laid bare (Matthew 24:1-2). Fulfilled.
The Jewish people will be scattered all over the world for a long period of time and will face hardships and persecution everywhere they go (Deuteronomy 4:27, 28:64; Ezekiel 36:24). Fulfilled.
While they are away from their homeland, the land will lie desolate, but once they are back it will spring to life (Ezekiel 36:34-35). Fulfilled.
It would also be controlled by Gentile nations during Israel's dispersion (Luke 21:24). Fulfilled.
After a long time, their nation Israel will be reborn as a unified nation (Ezekiel 37:15-22) called Israel in a single day—springing to life from death (Isaiah 66:8) at a time when they have lost all hope (Ezekiel 37:11-12). Fulfilled.
The ancient Hebrew language would be revived again (Zephaniah 3:9, Jeremiah 31:23). Fulfilled.
A remnant will accept Jesus as their Messiah, but most from the nation will be blind (Romans 11:25) to the fact that their Messiah already came before the destruction of the temple as predicted in Daniel chapter 9. Fulfilled.
Soon after the nation’s rebirth, Israel would face hostility from all around, being greatly outnumbered and attacked from all sides by Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, but will miraculously survive as overwhelming victors (Psalm 83, some also believe this may be a partial fulfillment with another war to come). Fulfilled.
They will regain their capital city of Jerusalem and develop a very strong military (Zechariah 12:1-6). Fulfilled.
In the latter days toward the very end of the era, they will quickly become very wealthy—so wealthy that several large powerful nations will want what she has (Ezekiel 38:10-12). Happening now.
Curiously, this war will not involve Israel's previous border enemies, but will involve an outer ring of nations (Ezekiel 38:1-5). Happening now.
Russia will be the main leader and protector of Iran and Turkey (Ezekiel 38:7) and together these three nations will lead an alliance of countries that will come against Israel from the north in Syria. Stage is set, especially with a growing Iranian presence in the region.
The timing of this attack may be triggered by a preemptive strike on Damascus by Israel or one of her allies (Isaiah 17:1, 14). Stage is set.
Additionally, there will be a great increase in worldwide antisemitism and anti-Israel positions and actions (Zechariah 12:1-9). Happening now.
The nations of the world will be obsessed with the tiny nation of Israel, wanting to move her borders and condemn her at every turn (Zechariah 12:3). Fulfilled and continuing.
After Israel's rebirth, there will also be an increasing desire toward the building of a third temple and the reinstitution of temple sacrifices (Daniel 9:27). Happening now.
There will be some sort of a broad peace agreement between Israel and many other nations (Daniel 9:27). Possibly happening now with Trump's Mideast Peace Deal—we will see.
So, we watch with anticipation if anything will come from this attempt at peace between Israel and its enemies. If so, this are going to change quickly! Can you say “Rapture”?
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