An interesting picture of the rebirth of the nation of Israel is seen
in Ezekiel's vision of Dry Bones. *Read Ezekiel Chapter 37*

GOD'S VERY NAME is linked to the regathering and survival of Israel. His promises will be brought to pass for His own purposes. You can count on it - or else - He would be a Liar.

"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. And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, "These are the people of the LORD, and are gone forth out of his land." But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went. Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake,which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went. And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes. For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. . . " Ezekiel 36:19-24 (KJV)

SO, WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF ISRAEL BEING REGATHERED IN HER LAND? ... 100%
And so it happened in 1948 ...

 

 Israel is Reborn!
Friday 14th May 1948 - Erev Shabbat 5th Iyar 5708

 Israeli Declaration of Independence
"And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them. And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them,saith the LORD thy God." Amos 9:14-15 (KJV)

Let the END TIMES Begin! ... Israel's Rebirth, is what many prophecy students consider the OFFICIAL start of the "END TIMES" Because God declared that in the "last days" just before Messiah's return, He would bring them back into their own land from wherever they were scattered throughout the world. This was the first official sign linked with the Last or Latter Days ... Others, however refer to June 1967 and the 6 day war as the significant 'kick off' when Jerusalem was actually back in their hands. Whichever the view ... both seem to be in agreement that we are now indeed in the last of the last days!

 

"There are cities in today's world which are renowned because of their strategic location, their great size, their climate and natural resources, or their industrial and manufacturing capability and capacity. Jerusalem has none of these advantages to commend it. Yet there is not a city on earth which is better known and more dearly loved by so many people of diverse nationalities and beliefs. And certainly there is no city which is of greater importance to world peace." (Cup of Trembling, Dave Hunt)

"Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 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." Zechariah 12:2-3 (KJV)

"And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. " Zechariah 12:9 (KJV)

Everyone wants to have a say in what happens with Jerusalem.
The Vatican and the World Leaders want it as an "International City."
The Arabs claim it belongs to them ... But what does GOD say?

"The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine..." Leviticus 25:23 (KJV)
This land belongs to God. And we have already shown - from the Bible - to whom God promised this land. In Leviticus 25 God is giving the Jews instruction on the Land that He is giving to them. He wanted them to keep a Sabbath unto the Lord.

 

"In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem."Zechariah 12:6 (KJV)

"As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it." Isaiah 31:5 (KJV)

Exactly as foretold Israel has devoured her attackers ... winning every war against overwhelming odds.

Everytime Israel's enemies attack her - she ends up with MORE LAND!

The 1948/49 - The War of Independence:
On May 15, 1948 ... one day after the creation of the State of Israel, the Arab armies of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon invaded the new Jewish state. The Arab forces were significantly larger than Israel's and were better equipped ... But despite their small numbers, the Jews were well-organized, well-disciplined and well-trained. The war was marked by long periods of fighting and temporary cease-fires. Finally, fighting officially ended in January 1949, at which time Israel held the 5,600 square miles allotted to it by the UN partition plan plus an addition 2,500 square miles. Transjordan held the eastern sector of Jerusalem and the West Bank and Egypt held the Gaza Strip.

For More Info:
* Israeli War for Independence (ADL)
* The War of Independence, 1948 (peace encyclopedia)

For More Info:
* The 1967 War (ADL)
* The Six-Day War (peace encyclopedia)

For More Info:
* The 1973 Yom Kippur War (ADL)
* The Yom Kippur War, 1973 (peace encyclopedia)

[ Click Here for a Chronology of Suicide Bombings in Israel from: September 2000 - June 2002.]

 

That land was the Land of Canaan, inhabited by Canaanites.
" ... the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan." Numbers 13:29
(See Also: Genesis 12:5 ... Genesis 13:12 ... Exodous 13:11 etc. )

This same land later became the land of Israel. When God gave it to His Chosen People.

"And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God."Genesis 17:8 (KJV)

"Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this is the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, even the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)" Numbers 34:2 (KJV) .

Other Scripture referances were cited earlier on this page concerning "the Promised Land" given to Israel by God. So we will not repeat those here. You can also read about the children of Israel coming into the PROMISED LAND (First Canaan - Then Israel) througout the Book of Joshua.

So what is Palestine? ... The name Palestine comes from the "Philistines" (Ancient Israel's enemies!)

The truth is that Palestine is no more real than Never-Never Land. The first time the name was used was in 70 A.D. when the Romans committed genocide against the Jews, smashed the Temple and declared the land of Israel would be no more. From then on, the Romans promised, it would be known as Palestine. The name was derived from the Philistines, a Goliathian people conquered by the Jews centuries earlier. It was a way for the Romans to add insult to injury. They also tried to change the name of Jerusalem to Aelia Capitolina, but that had even less staying power. Palestine has never existed -- before or since -- as an autonomous entity. It was ruled alternately by Rome, by Islamic and Christian crusaders, by the Ottoman Empire and, briefly, by the British after World War I. The British agreed to restore at least part of the land to the Jewish people as their homeland. ( Joseph Farah, Arab-American Editor and Journalist, WorldNetDaily 10/11/00 ... Myths of the Middle East)

How Did the Land of Israel Become "Palestine"? ... In the First Century CE, the Romans crushed the independent kingdom of Judea. After the failed rebellion of Bar Kokhba in the Second Century CE, the Roman Emperor Hadrian determined to wipe out the identity of Israel-Judah-Judea. Therefore, he took the name Palastina and imposed it on all the Land of Israel. At the same time, he changed the name of Jerusalem to Aelia Capitolina. The Romans killed many Jews and sold many more in slavery. Some of those who survived still alive and free left the devastated country, but there was never a complete abandonment of the Land. There was never a time when there were not Jews and Jewish communities, though the size and conditions of those communities fluctuated greatly. (Tzemach News Service - The History and Meaning of "Palestine" and "Palestinians")

From that time those living in the land - now being dubbed "Palestine" were called "Palestinians".
Including the Jews! (During WWII the British Army had a Palestinian Brigade made up of entirely Jewish volunteers ... The Palestinian Symphony Orchastra was all Jewish ... The Palestinian Post had been a Jewish newspaper!)

But in 1948 - when "Palestine" became Israel again - the Arabs who fled began to claim that they were the "True Palestinians" and that this land had always belonged to them! When in actuality in 1948 the Arabs owned about 3% of so-called Palestine. Those who now claim to be "Palestinians" are Arabs by birth, language, Islamic religion and culture.

Israel's claim to the land goes back over 4000 years to Abraham's purchase of the cave of Machpelah (See: Genesis Chapter 23 ) There Abraham buried his wife Sarah. And Abraham, Issac, Rebeccah, Jacob and Leah are also buried there.

"Indisputably, the land of Israel ("from the river of Egypt unto the great river... Euphrates" - Gn 15:18-21) was given to the Jews forever. God declared, "The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine..." (Lv 25:23). In blatant disobedience, Israel's leaders have been trading land for "peace" with Arafat, who has sworn to exterminate Israel. Israel has abandoned the biblical conviction expressed by her first premier, David Ben Gurion:
Our right to this Land in its entirety is steadfast, inalienable and eternal....This right...cannot be forfeited under any circumstance...[Israelis] have neither the power nor the jurisdiction to negate it for future generations to come....And until the coming of the Great Redemption, we shall never yield this historic right.

To further make certain that all mankind understands that the Jews are God's chosen people, the word "Israel" dominates the Bible, appearing 2,565 times in 2,293 verses. In contrast, Arabians are mentioned only ten times.

Anyone who claims to believe the Bible must acknowledge that there is only one nation and one people—the Jews alone— to whom God ever gave a land and specific, perpetual promises. The Jews are the only people still existing as a nation, though scattered, whose genealogy is preserved in Holy Scripture and who are identifiable in the world today. Were that not the case, there would be no fulfillment to hundreds of God's promises and He would be a liar." (Dave Hunt, Defying the God of Israel)

Many people are very curious when they learn about a prophecy in the book of Daniel which covers the whole scope of God's plan revolving around the Jewish People and Jerusalem. This is found in Daniel Chapter 9:24-27.

70 Weeks - Were decreed for his people ... (Daniel's people = Jewish people)
... and for the Holy City (Jerusalem)
... to finish transgression
... to make an end to sin
... to make atonement for iniquity
... to bring in everlasting righteousness
... to seal up vision and prophecy
... and to anoint the most holy place!
 

70 weeks = The "week/weeks" mentioned in this prophecy are "weeks of years"
These are Sabbatical years ... The Sabbath for the land was ordained in:
Leviticus 25:1-22 ... Leviticus 26:33-35 ... Deuteronomy 15 ...
(It was the failure to keep the Sabbath of the land that was the basis of the 70 years of Captivity.)

Seventy Sevens - as we see in Daniel's prophecy: Daniel 9:24-27 imply these same weeks of years.
(Another example of this appears in; Genesis 29:27 et al.)

We are now in an 'interval' between Daniel's 69th and 70th week (aka the times of the Gentiles Luke 21:24 )
But judging from the ... Signs of the Times or the Times of the Signs ... The 70th week is close to starting.
(See Also: The Rapture - pre,mid, post or all of the above?)

The 70th week is what we also refer to as the Tribulation period or the Time of Jacob's Trouble.
 

From the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince the exact amount of time is given! This prophecy was a mathematical prophecy and it was fulfilled with 100% accuracy - to the day! This was fulfilled on the exact day that Jesus Christ rode in on a donkey and was hailed as king, ... then rejected and crucified days later as also foretold.

[For more details of this astonishing prophecy we HIGHLY RECOMMEND;
"Daniel's Seventy Weeks" Briefing Package from Koinonia House --> click here ]

Here is yet another Old Testament prophecy foretelling that same day:

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass." Zechariah 9:9 (KJV)

Also interesting is that He held them accountable to know this!

(prophecy of what was to occur in 70 AD)
" ... If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation." Luke 19:42-44 (KJV)

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you, how I have longed to gather your children together, as chicks under her wings, but you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say" Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" Matthew 23:37-39 (Jesus Christ)

When they did not recognize who He was - these things were then hid from thine eyes... but not forever!
(Read: Romans chapter 11)

This is when we believe God's Time Clock was put 'On Hold' ... This has now been what is referred to as 'the Times of the Gentiles' or the Church Age. God has been building His Church comprised of both the Jew & Gentile who have accepted Jesus/Yeshua as Lord & Savior - Galatians 3:26-29

When His church is taken out of the way (Raptured!) the 70th week will play out as predicted. (See Also: The Rapture - pre,mid, post or all of the above?) It is at this time that God's clock will start back up concerning the nation of Israel and the completion of that ancient prophecy. How do we know? ... We have HIS WORD on it!

"... Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled." Luke 21:24 (KJV)

 

The False Messiah
A time of FALSE PEACE under a FALSE MESSIAH. Antichrist will confirm a 7 year convenent with Israel - Many will believe this man is their Messiah - But then he will break it after three & a half years. (See Also: profile of the Antichrist )

The 3rd Temple
The Bible prophesied that the Jewish Temple WILL be rebuilt on Temple Mount. This sounds like an impossibility if you look at the incredible unrest in that region. However, it must occur. Both the Old & New Testaments testify to that fact. Paul tells us the Antichrist will "sit in the temple of God" when he declares he is God. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

The Red Heifer
A red heifer was to be the means for the congregation of Israel to purify themselves, as specified in Numbers 19. Many of the religious Jews of today are preparing for the coming priesthood and temple services and with that, looking for a perfect Red Heifer. (See Also: Holy Cow? The Red Heifer |  Bible Prophecy - The Red Heifer)

An Invasion from the North
As stated in Ezekiel 38 ... When this occurs. God will intervene. (See also: Gog & Magog )

 

We are commanded to "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem" ... Praying for peace almost seems to contradict what the Bible says must happen. Not so! ... because the real peace will ONLY come when the TRUE PRINCE OF PEACE RETURNS! So in fact we are praying "Thy Kingdom Come!" Matthew 6:10 ... Luke 11:12

But remember .... Sadly, before the REAL PEACE with Messiah Yeshua reigning from King David's thone.
There will first be a FALSE PEACE under a FALSE CHRIST.

'By peace shall (Antichrist) destroy many' ... Daniel 8:25

"I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive." John 5:43 (KJV)

"For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape." 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (KJV)

 

"And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends." Zechariah 13:6 (KJV)

"And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn." Zechariah 12:10 (KJV)

Click Here to see the Prophet Isaiah's description of Messiah.

Click Here to see King David's description of crucifixion ... About a thousand years before this form of crucifixion had even been invented by the Romans! (An almost eerie "1st person" account of a crucifixion which parallels Jesus' on the cross)

There were over 300 precise prophecies in the Tanakh or Old Testament that gave specifications of their coming Messiah. These were all fulfilled to the letter by one man. Jesus Christ. (See Also: profile of the Messiah)

"Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen." Revelation 1:7 (KJV)

 

"Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this." Isaiah 9:7 (KJV)

"Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again:" Isaiah 51:22 (KJV)Baruch ha ba B'shem Adonai ... Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Even So .... Come Lord Jesus!
 
 

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