The Future Of Israel - Part Eight

Last week's message illustrated an event that could happen at any moment. The event is called The Rapture Of The Church in which Jesus appears in the clouds and calls to Himself all those who are saved and they will then spend eternity with Him.

Once all Christians have been lifted up to Heaven to live with Jesus, a seven year period will start called The Tribulation. 2Thessalonians 2:3,4,9 says, "Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God . . . The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs and lying wonders." These verses describe the appearance on earth of the Anti-Christ who is on assignment from Satan to destroy Israel and gain control of the whole earth.

Verse 9 says that the Anti-Christ is empowered by Satan with "Power, Signs and Lying Wonders." As a result, he deceives many people even some of the Jewish people who believe he is their long awaited Messiah as he establishes a peace treaty between Israel and their enemies. The Jews are even able to rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem during this period. The Anti-Christ appears to have the ability to solve all of the world's problems and sets up a one world government and one world religion.

All of this does not come as a surprise to Jehovah God. In fact, God will use this time to bring many people around the world into the Kingdom Of God as they receive Jesus as their Savior. Revelation 11 mentions "Two Witnesses" who will describe Jesus as the Savior Of The World plus informing people of the evils of the control of the Anti-Christ.

Additionally, Revelation 14 illustrates 144 thousand Jewish witnesses who will travel around the world to inform people of the love of Jesus as their Savior. As a result, the largest Revival in history will take place during the Tribulation.

In upcoming messages we will learn of The Judgement Of Jehovah God; learn of the Anti-Christ turning on Israel and declaring he is God in the Jewish Temple and learn of Jesus coming back to earth defeating the Anti-Christ.

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Love,

Frank