And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. (Luke 21:25-28)
Christian Persecution Around the World
The "Islamic State" has overrun one of the last Christian areas of Iraq, sending 200,000 Christians and hundreds of thousands of other Iraqis fleeing for their lives. CSI teams and their partners have already delivered food aid to over 1,000 homeless Christian and Yazidi families. Now we are working to provide these families with blankets, warm clothes and portable heaters before the harsh Iraqi winter arrives. - See more at: http://csi-usa.org/#sthash.fM6dyKfB.dpuf from: http://csi-usa.org/
Rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem
Indeed, there is a growing “Temple Movement” in Israel today with thousands of Jews working to rebuild the Temple. According to a poll taken last year in a leading newspaper Ha’aretz, one third of Israelis believe that Israel should erect the Temple on the Temple Mount. Israel's Housing Minister called publicly for the rebuilding of the Temple, “We’ve built many little, little temples,” MK Uri Ariel said, referring to synagogues, “but we need to build a real Temple on the Temple Mount.”
Read more at http://www.breakingisraelnews.com/19539/ready-rebuild-temple/#sPP2Hl66qtgMVdUd.99
Read more at http://www.breakingisraelnews.com/19539/ready-rebuild-temple/#sPP2Hl66qtgMVdUd.99
Fulfillment of Zechariah 12:3
Obliviously, President Barak Obama moves closer to fulfilling an ancient prophecy as he takes more steps to "divorcing" the U.S./Israeli relationship. Zechariah 12:3 states: "And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it." Read an interesting article concerning this in olivetreeviews.org: "Revenge, Abandonment, and Betrayal" by Jan Markell on March 30, 2015 at http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs138/1101818841456/archive/1120572052864.html Thank you to John Chandler, Teacher of the Prophecy Class at Flint Baptist Church for bringing this to our attention!
Four Blood Moons in 2014 & 2015
The Book of Genesis says God uses the sun, moon, and stars for signs and seasons. Examples can be found throughout the Bible. Although single blood moons happen fairly regularly, four appearing so closely together is extremely rare. There have only been a series of blood moons a handful of times over the past 500 years. Blood moons are set to appear in April 2014, on Passover, and then again in October 2014 during the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot. The timing is the same for 2015 -- a total of four blood moons, all appearing on Jewish feast days. You can read more about this phenomenon in John Hagee's book, Four Blood Moons: Something is About to Change.
The Nine Harbingers
Jonathan Cahn, a Messianic Jewish Rabbi, believes that America has been given nine harbingers (warnings of coming judgment). These harbingers mimic the warnings given to Israel and are found in Isaiah 9:10. As the United States of America and Israel are the only countries in the history of the world to dedicate themselves to God Almighty, God holds them responsible for remaining faithful to Him. If you are watching the signs of the times, you must read this book. The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn is written in a fictional format that will keep you glued to the page, but the prophecy revealed is very real. I had to put the book down several times just to have time to absorb what God was revealing to me through Brother Cahn. Absolutely AMAZING! Thank you, Rita Ainsworth (my sister-in-law) for allowing me to borrow your copy. (I kept it and bought her a new one!) http://www.theharbinger-jonathancahn.com/
Ashes of the Red Heifer
In order for the Jews who have not yet recognized Jesus as their Messiah to begin their temple worship and make sacrifices, they must have the ashes of the red heifer.
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