Revelation 13 – Part 3 Daniel’s Fourth Beast and the Rise of the Antichrist The fourth and final beast that Daniel saw is recorded in his seventh chapter: Dan 7:7 7 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast [the Roman empire] — terrible, powerful and dreadful, and exceedingly strong. And it had great iron teeth; it devoured and crushed and trampled what was left with its feet. And it was different from all the beasts that came before it, and it had ten horns [symbolizing ten kings]. [Dan 2:40-43; 7:23.] The fourth beast was not like any beast that Daniel had ever seen or heard of before. The fact that the fourth beast had iron teeth, and that there were ten horns on its head, are symbolic to the iron corresponding to the iron legs, and the ten horns to the ten toes of the metallic man in King Nebuchadnezzar disturbing dream. This fourth beast will be shown to symbolize the Roman Empire. Reading further in Daniel, we read: Dan 7:8 8 I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots; and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth speaking great things. When considering the ten horns, Daniel was amazed to see another horn, a little one, come up among them. As it appeared, three of the first horns were plucked up by their roots and destroyed. Daniel then examined the little horn more closely. He noticed that it had eyes and a mouth like the eyes and mouth of a man. He heard this mouth speaking great things. Daniel was bewildered and burdened for lack of understanding. He had seen nothing corresponding to it on the metallic man in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. It must mean something new. It must be some additional details that Yehovah had not seen fit to entrust to the Gentile, King Nebuchadnezzar; and that this additional revelation, then, must be reserved for Daniel and his people. Again, it needs to be brought out that Daniel’s own visions, in the last six chapters of the Book of Daniel, have everything to do with Yehovah’s dealings with Israel as a whole nation in the latter days. Reading on in Daniel: Dan 7:11-12 11 I looked then because of the sound of the great words which the horn was speaking. I watched until the beast was slain and its body destroyed and given over to be burned with fire. 12 And as for the rest of the beasts, their power of dominion was taken away; yet their lives were prolonged [for the duration of their lives was fixed] for a season and a time. 1
From one empire to the next, the influence of the preceding empire remained within the one that followed; especially in consideration of the Babylonian, Medo-Persian, Greek, and Roman Empires. These four particular empires are the focus in Daniel and John’s revelations of the final empire that is yet to come. The power of dominion may have changed hands, but the influence each one brought into the succeeding empire continues to remain alive, for a fixed season of time set only by Yehovah, Himself, in order to bring to an end the time allowed for man’s self-ruling governments. Let us now consider the Roman Empire. This empire existed from 30 B.C. through 364 A.D. Though as an empire it did cease to exist, it only lost its existence as a functioning world power. What occurred during its decline is that the Roman Empire divided into two divisions; one called the Eastern division, the other, the Western division. These divisions are still in place to this day. It is where we get such phrasing as, “East meets West,” and “Eastern culture/Western culture.” They are the offshoots which came out of the Roman Empire. The significance of these divisions from the Roman Empire go mostly unnoticed within the world today. And of these two divisions, let us now call them appendages, they are symbolic to the legs of the metallic man; whose legs were made of iron; which represents the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire, itself, may have collapsed, but its government system did not. It infiltrated into the governments that followed and still exists to this day. Even in our own country, our government is based on the pattern structure setup during the Roman Empire. For instance, we have three governing branches:
Executive Legislative Judiciary
There are other examples of Roman influence that can be examined. First, look at our currency on the one dollar bill and notice the Latin wording:
ANNUIT COEPTIS which translates as, “He has favored our undertakings” NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM which translates as, “A new order of the ages”
Why should Latin be used on currency in an English speaking society? The reason is because Latin is an original form of many words in the world of languages, used fluently during the Roman Empire. Physicians use Latin and its derivative forms in the medical field to this day! From the use of Latin to our form of government, both are based upon standards and principles of Roman influence. In our own country there is another form of Roman government exercised from day to day, it is called a bureaucracy. From Webster’s Dictionary the definition for bureaucracy is, “An administrative policy-making group. A government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules and a hierarchy of authority. A system of 2
administration marked by officialism, red tape, and proliferation.” Here is a quote from an article off the internet; italics are mine: “By the mid Fourth Century A. D., the Roman government had created the largest bureaucracy the world had known until then ... During the early Empire, the government officials or magistrates (equal to our Supreme Court) were appointed by the Senate or the Emperor himself and were directly answerable to the emperor (President) ... During the later empire, the emperor surrounded himself with a group of close advisors or a privy council (equal to the Presidential Cabinet) ... The complex government bureaucracies of our own day are by no means a modern innovation ... Like modern governments, the late Roman government returned little for its increased taxes except more and more complex laws and regulations that limited people’s freedoms even further.”1 Added below are various statements out of The Bible Almanac concerning the Roman Empire. These tidbits may bounce from one to another, but you will definitely understand the importance of bringing them in. Let us read: “A key to the maintenance of peace was Caesar Augustus’ willingness to allow provinces local self-government ... (Federal Law - State Law - County Law - City Law) “Augustus funneled the wealth of his provinces (States) to Rome (the Empire’s Capitol) through taxes. “The people ... had to pay three major taxes. The first was the tax on the land ... The second was a general tax of the empire that included tax on imported goods at ports ... The last was the head tax (per person) ... “The Romans instituted the three branches of government — legislative, executive, and judicial — that became the basis for American democracy. Many aspects of Roman law survive in modern governments around the world. “English words such as citizen, census, senate, and fiscal survive from Roman days. “Many of the Romans’ contributions still affect Western life today.”2 Even scripture allows us to see that Roman law is implemented in the laws that govern our laws: Acts 25:16 16 But I replied to them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up freely any 3
man for punishment before the accused had met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to defend himself concerning the charge brought against him. 1 Cor 9:3 3 This is my [real ground of] defense (my vindication of myself) to those who would put me on trial and cross-examine me. Without devoting too much time on any of these statements, I am sure that you are able to clearly see on your own how Roman influence is up and running, hidden in the background of not only our own government, but has also survived in modern governments around the world to this day. Moving from Roman influence in government to Roman influence in religion, something very interesting was found concerning Roman religion in preparing for this study. Let us read: “Roman Religion – The religion that was native to Rome was basically primitive in nature. The Romans believed that impersonal spirits or supernatural powers inhabited such natural objects as trees, streams, and earth. They believed that these spirits affected one’s personal life for good or evil. The “New Age” movement in our modern time is nothing “new.” It is a resurgence of something very, very old. Continuing: “But the most striking feature of Roman religion was its ability to merge the best features of several religions. As the empire expanded, it imported and assimilated many religious ideas and pagan gods from Greece and the Orient. Roman gods were fused and identified with the gods of the Greeks. Buildings, temples, and monuments to these gods were erected. Astrological beliefs and magical practices flourished.”3 Having now been made aware of the extent of the hidden Roman influence within our lives today, let us now move on to another diabolical agenda at work hidden in our world, as well. The agenda is — globalization. It has literally become an entity that has fragmented itself into so many organizations that it is nearly impossible to detect the vastness of their agenda without the guidance of the Holy Spirit and those whom He has chosen to reveal this information. The credible individuals that have been chosen have the means and capability to pass this information on to the many who are searching. I am one of those who search; and having been made aware, I am now responsible with the information that has been received. So my next task is to pass on the information received during Aug/Sept 2012. It will be written in a very condensed form, but the websites and endnotes will lead you to full disclosure of what has been revealed. These are given in no particular order. Its purpose is to inform the hidden details that are going on in our world today promoting the rise of the Antichrist. 4
Let’s begin with Albert Pike, a thirty-third degree freemason of the Masonic Order. Outlined in a letter written on August 15, 1871, the plan for three world wars were seen as necessary to bring about the globalization of a One World Order.4 OBJECTIVES: World War 1
1914 - 1918
To overthrow the powers of the czars in Russia in order to bring about an atheist communist state. (TAccomplished!)
World War 2
1939 - 1945
To instigate conflict between Great Britain and Germany. To strengthen communism as antithesis to Judeo-Christian culture and bring about a Zionist State in Israel. (TAccomplished!)
World War 3
A Middle Eastern War involving Judaism and Islam and spreading internationally. (Has not yet been accomplished, but is in its formation stages)
Next to be considered is a map. In 1973, the Club of Rome issued a report titled, "Regionalized and Adaptive Model of the Global World System." In this report a map is shown which divides the world into ten political/economic regions.
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Simply stated, the document on this website reveals that the United Nations and an organization called the Club of Rome, how appropriately named, have already divided the world into ten political/economic regions; which then refers to them as “kingdoms.”5 Regarding the world and its division into political/economic regions: Here are the countries for each region: Since this map was drawn in 1973, the first region now includes Mexico. The islands of the seas, for the most part, fit in with the closest region. And lastly, the first three regions have been designated as “The Trilateral Commission.” Three representatives from each of the first three regions run the monetary system of the world. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
NAFTA (America, Canada and Mexico) The E.U. – countries of the European Union, Western Europe as a whole Japan Australia, New Zealand, South Africa Eastern Europe, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia and the former countries of the Soviet Union Central and South America, Cuba and Caribbean Islands The Middle East and North Africa The rest of Africa, except South Africa South and Southeast Asia, including India China (Mongolia is now included with China)
The ten regions originated with the Club of Rome’s “think tank,” was established by the United Nations. The Club of Rome was given the task of uniting Europe, and dividing the world into manageable blocks.6 And lastly, here is a list of several organizations that have an agenda towards globalization:
United Nations Club of Rome Council on Foreign Relations Federal Reserve System Trilateral Commission The Bilderberger Group 7
Freemasonry Illuminati World Council of Churches Theosophical Society8
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This is just a tip of the iceberg that lies amongst us in our world today. Research further and many other familiar organizations and government establishments will be brought into view. Recently I listened to thirty-six lectures offered free online by Walter Veith, entitled, Total Onslaught. Though I do not agree with much of how he interprets end time prophecy, his ability to bring to light the hidden agendas and organizations that are all around us is undeniably the best credible source of information that I have ever come across. If you desire a challenge to become informed of what is going on behind the scenes, go to: http://amazingdiscoveries.tv/ Next, click on Total Onslaught. Then allow the Spirit to direct you into the lectures that best suit your need of inquiry. Returning back to our consideration pertaining to the rise of the Antichrist. Two things can be said concerning the area from which the Antichrist will rise up from. One, the Middle East is a powder keg. And the powder keg will eventually explode between two ideologies — Islam and Judaism — the target agenda stated by Albert Pike in order to set up a third world war. And two, while these tensions escalate, the Arab League of Nations is in the process of consolidating and forming a stronger alliance within the Arab States; even though many jihad groups and conflicts exist amongst them. Back in February 2004, a news article came out concerning this consolidation. This article stated: “CAIRO, 11 February 2004 — Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh called yesterday for the Arab League to be replaced with an EU-style Arab Union so its member states carry more weight on the world stage ... “Yemen presented a proposal for an Arab Union,” Saleh said after talks with the head of the organization. He said this should be inspired by the European Union and other regional blocs to “develop common Arab action with a view to giving international and regional weight to Arab countries.” Since that time, I have kept myself on top of this article, which I am sorry, can no longer be found anywhere on the internet, so I removed its reference. Which removing the reference I also regret because at least it pointed to the source that had once been used. I should have taken no regard whether the reference was there today or not. The point is that it was there when I designated the article with a reference! As of right now though, September 2012, an Arab Union has not yet come about, but it is not difficult to conclude that the formation will occur at some point in time in order to catapult from the Arab League of Nations into an Arab Union. Another endnote has been added as a reference concerning this continued pursuit to form an Arab Union.9 Which brings us back to the 10-kingdom map. North Africa and the Middle East, designated as 7
region seven, was at one time under the authority of Rome during the Roman Empire. It has also been established that the Roman Empire is up and running today, hidden in the background of not only our own government, but has survived in modern governments around the world. It is not too difficult to see that the unification of the Arab States into an Arab Union, from where the man of arrogance will rise out of, and the globalization of a hidden Roman Empire worldwide, is all very close in becoming our reality. The man of arrogance, who comes out of Syria,10 will bring together the final stages of globalization, creating a one-world government. Which will shortly thereafter become the Islamic Empire; causing the feet and ten toes of partly of iron and partly of clay to be fulfilled. The result of which will be: Dan 2:43 43 As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. — NKJV So how does this all fit together in prophecy? Let us go back to objective three concerning three world wars. It goes without saying that the turmoil existing in the Middle East is plastered all over our current events every day. War is inevitable. And just as prophesied according to Ezekiel 38, this war will pull in many countries internationally. There is no doubt that the agenda for a third world war is coming soon. One scenario easily could be: Out of Syria, will rise up one particular man. A man who will deliver brilliant answers in order to solve the very complex and chaotic problems of the world. Not only that in the Middle East, but also offering solutions concerning the events that have just recently taken place worldwide — this is speaking of the first six Seal judgments. He will be elegant in speech and charismatic in nature; honored, accepted, and esteemed as one of the world’s greatest advocates for peace and resolve. At first he will show much tolerance for all forms of religion — Judaism, Christianity, and Muslim. The answers offered by this upcoming political leader will promote a false sense of security throughout the world. The Syrian will be admired worldwide politically and socially. He was born to be a leader, having been groomed for this position from early childhood. He will come into power exhibiting humility by being very meek and gentle; yet, he will exercise his authority with charismatic assertiveness and craftiness. Yet truth is, he has a “take all” personality; though, most will not see that side of him at the beginning of his political career. What will be noticed is that he will achieve every effort he puts into motion with great success; and no wonder — the man has been empowered by the dark principalities of the spiritual realm. Pulling this together. We need to be diligently watchful of what is taking place concerning the increased presence of Islamic influence within our midst. This would be layer one. Layer two is the globalization of the world. We need to be made aware of this globalization because this 8
agenda will be enacted pretty much over night. The ten regions shown on the map, at some point, will be enforced; for that detail is already planned. This study only offered about three pages concerning the hidden agenda of globalization; when in reality, it is an enormous undertaking that will have its results exposed when all is accomplished and lined up according to the plan of the dark principalities. Make no mistake, evilness is very much behind this endeavor. You have been given the tools to search this matter out further and I can only encourage you to do so. Now let us come back into the study of Daniel’s fourth wild beast, which represents the revived Roman Empire. Though ceasing to exist as a world empire, it continues on today hidden throughout the world in various world governments. Two divisions, Eastern and Western, are the appendages that grew out of the Roman Empire, which are symbolic to the legs of iron in the metallic man of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. Of this metallic man we read: Dan 2:40 40 And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron, inasmuch as iron breaks in pieces and shatters everything; and like iron that crushes, that kingdom will break in pieces and crush all the others. Daniel then had a vision, 70 years later, stating: Dan 7:7 7 "After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns. In earnest, he desired the meaning and interpretation to this vision. Daniel was grieved within his body and spirit for understanding. These night visions troubled Daniel so greatly, he pleaded to be told the truth concerning this final, indescribable, and horrible beast. Let us read: Dan 7:19-25 19 "Then I wished to know the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, exceedingly dreadful, with its teeth of iron and its nails of bronze, which devoured, broke in pieces, and trampled the residue with its feet; 20 and the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, before which three fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth which spoke pompous words, whose appearance was greater than his fellows. 21 "I was watching; and the same horn was making war against the saints, and prevailing against them, 22 until the Ancient of Days came, and a judgment was made in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for the saints to possess the kingdom. 9
23 "Thus he (the messenger) said: 'The fourth beast shall be A fourth kingdom on earth, Which shall be different from all other kingdoms, And shall devour the whole earth, Trample it and break it in pieces. 24 The ten horns are ten kings Who shall arise from this kingdom. And another shall rise after them; He shall be different from the first ones, And shall subdue three kings. 25 He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, Shall persecute the saints of the Most High, And shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand For a time and times and half a time. We know from prophecy that once the man of arrogance is empowered by the evil principalities of the dark spiritual realm, three prophecies are to occur concerning his desire to takeover and control. One event, is the signing of a firm covenant, read in Daniel 9: Dan 9:27 27 And he shall enter into a strong and firm covenant with the many for one week [seven years]. Notice that is says, “with the many.” That statement is quite intriguing; for, it leads the reader to discern that not all in the State of Israel, especially those who hold positions within the government, will embrace his promises. At the same time, it is worthy to note that the State of Israel is run as a democracy; and evidently, “with the many,” stands with reason to mean the majority. His strong and firm promise will be accepted by majority vote, then signed, and the seven-year segment of Daniel’s 70th week will begin. As this occurs, it becomes an earmark of beginning for a specific amount of time — seven years! One may ask what this man could possibly offer as a promise that cannot be refused. The answer is simple — within this firm covenant he will concede to the State of Israel that they may worship according to the Torah without disruption or interference. He gives this as a firm promise. As for the timing of this signing, the understanding of prophetic scripture has not yet been revealed. It could take place near the end of the Seal judgments, but most definitely two prophecies — the signed covenant AND a Temple11 — will be in place within the beginning of the Trumpet judgments. Another prophecy that will occur as the man of arrogance comes into power, and after he is crowned, is that three kings from the confederation of the 10-regional kingdoms are put down. The man of arrogance will do away with three of these rulers; but scripture is not detailed on why this occurs. We may scratch our head as to why he might do this, but because the man of arrogance rises out of the Islamic nations, his laws will promote, at first, the laws of Islam. And the laws of Islam are much different than our laws of democracy. Senseless killings go on all the time under Islamic law.
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Let us now read scripture prophesying of these ten kings and the rising up of the first beast: Rev 12:3 3 Then another ominous sign (wonder) was seen in heaven: Behold, a huge, fiery-red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven kingly crowns (diadems) upon his heads. [Dan 7:7.] Rev 13:1 1 ... I saw a beast coming up out of the sea with ten horns and seven heads. On his horns he had ten royal crowns (diadems) and blasphemous titles (names) on his heads. Rev 17:12-13 12 Also the ten horns that you observed are ten rulers (kings) who have as yet received no royal dominion, but together they are to receive power and authority as rulers for a single hour, along with the beast. [Dan 7:20-24.] 13 These have one common policy (opinion, purpose), and they deliver their power and authority to the beast. Dan 7:8, 20, 24 8 I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots ... 20 And about the ten horns [representing kings] that were on its head, and the other horn which came up later and before which three of [the horns] fell ... 24 And as for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings shall arise; and another shall arise after them, and he shall be different from the former ones, and he shall subdue and put down three kings. Once he takes power over his own region, the rest of the world of regions/kingdoms will fall into his greedy, insatiable desirous heart for power. He wants to take it all — the entire Earth — and he will. So cloaked behind the scenes within the Arab Union, he strategically plans to take peace away from the Earth. Out of his rise in power, will come the seventh world empire: — the Islamic Empire And once the Antichrist takes full power over the Earth, there will be no need for the influences left by the previous world governments. He will crush and trample what was left, making his own set standards to be set up in his own empire. His standards will take precedence over anything that came before it. Scripture pertaining to his reign can be read in Daniel 8: Dan 8:23-26 23 "And in the latter time of their kingdom, When the transgressors have reached their fullness, A king shall arise, Having fierce features, Who understands sinister schemes. 11
24 His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; He shall destroy fearfully, And shall prosper and thrive; He shall destroy the mighty, and also the holy people. 25 "Through his cunning He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule; And he shall exalt himself in his heart. He shall destroy many in their prosperity. He shall even rise against the Prince of princes; But he shall be broken without human means. 26 "And the vision of the evenings and mornings Which was told is true; Therefore seal up the vision, For it refers to many days in the future." When things do begin to surface prophetically, and as this noticeable, distinct man comes to the forefront publically, the unfolding of ancient prophetic utterances will be making our headline news daily. It is not being misunderstood what is occurring because the rising of a government that rules with a sword happens to overlap and take place during the time we see the breaking open of the Seal Judgments. Let’s re-examine that area which we have already studied, but from a slightly different angle.
Seal 1
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White Horse
The rise of power
Up to this point in our study of the Revelation we have basically referred to the rider of the white horse as “THE” Antichrist, but here I would like to tweak that explanation a bit. What if the rider at first is hiding within a government “system?” A governing power that is seeking more power and authority over more territory — perhaps globally — driven in ambition to takeover all world governments. This entity desires it so much that once it gets started it will all fall quickly into place. Yet within this system sits the man of arrogance who is not only waiting in the background to be crowned, but is masterminding the events which are about to take place.
Seal 2
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Red Horse
The empowerment to take peace from the Earth by the rider who has been given a “large” sword
This does not necessarily mean successfully going after all nations of the world with military force, bringing them into compliance. But this could also mean taking away from Earth’s inhabitants a sense of peace, that sure feeling of security. In other words, everything begins to feel upside-down crazy. No longer does humankind have peace of mind. And the sword, a large sword! This points directly to the government that it clearly symbolizes — Islam!
Seal 3
Black Horse
Life necessities are set in a pair of scales; a balance
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exceed what most common, everyday people can afford. If the cost of bread is equal to a day’s wages, how could one consider anything else of necessity; such as, meat, milk, heating, or even housing, as even an option to be obtainable. There will be a great struggle for mere survival.
Seal 4
Pale Green Horse
Authority and power is given over a fourth part of the earth to kill with the sword, with famine, with plague (pestilence, disease), and with wild beasts of the earth
Along with the merciless executions, could it also be imaginable for a fourth of the earth to undergo the effects and devastation brought on by the inventions of man — a nuclear war — instigated by the government that is symbolized by a sword; thus, bringing on hunger, death, pestilence and wild animals hunting us down? Keep in mind, this is just a thought. Moving on towards what we should be watching for during this rise to power:
Seal 5
Souls of Martyrs
There will be those who will be slain for the Word of God and for the testimony which they hold
I have often, during times of studying the book of the Revelation, wondered how the verse below would take place: Rev 20:4 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God ... I truly felt that mankind had risen from this barbaric way of killing. I was wrong; June of 2004 proved me very, very wrong. The culture of our society, may at this point, not practice this form of killing. But it has been shown that Islamic law does. We will most assuredly see an increase of occurrences having to do with beheading take place in the Middle East before this strategy is set in motion to nations outside the Arab Union; such as in Britain, the United States, Canada, and other democratic nations. And only by Yehovah’s mercy, will He determine how far this type of execution will be used in order to fulfill the prophecy? A few weeks ago an interesting scripture surfaced implying Yehovah’s mercy toward those from the Kingdom of Israel. Amos 5:15 15 ... It may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph [the northern kingdom]. 13
If this method of execution does come to our own front doors, know that this is part of winnowing the wheat, preparing a wrinkle free Bride. Or if on the other hand, it is only targeted at the Islamic areas of the Middle East during the first Six Seals, do not forget that these are our brothers and sisters in Messiah who will suffer. Their lives are precious too! And what they must experience in death will be no less traumatic to them, or their families, as it would be if it were one of us. Is there an escape? What can be done? For sure we all must join in prayer with those in Heaven, under the golden altar, before His Throne. We must also cry out, along with them, “How long, O Yehovah, holy and true.” We must, and will, give ourselves out for prayer intervention on behalf of our spiritual family, the Mishpuchah, who are undergoing spiritual persecution.
Seal 6
Fear
Fear Felt among Mankind
Many things occur during the time allowed for Seal Six. One specific event we should intently watch for is a great military campaign building up toward the State of Israel. Consider this excerpt concerning Russia’s current economy and nuclear arsenal; taken from a book written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins: “The economy of the country (Russia) is in shambles as officials have refused to adopt full-scale free enterprise; Russia has retained enough socialist policies to stultify its economy. The country is in worse shape today than when it first enjoyed freedom for the first time in seventy years. The unstable government makes it vulnerable to a takeover by hard-line Communists, who are waiting in the wings to regain control. At risk is the peace of the world, because Russia and her satellite countries still have more than thirty nuclear missiles pointed at the West ... It does not seem as if time is on Russia’s side. If she is going to be the major power that Ezekiel forecast her to be, she had better make her move soon, or she won’t be able to do so. If Russia is to attack Israel, she had better do it soon! “And indications are that Russia is getting ready to do just that. According to many reports coming out of that region of the world, Russia and her Muslim allies are doing everything they can to foment (to agitate, instigate) war in Israel. That millions of lives are in jeopardy is inconsequential to them (Ezekiel 38 and 39); they want to stamp out Israel at any cost ... “Today, Russia is allied with the Muslim nations, just as outlined by Ezekiel — and together they have the capabilities to do just what the prophet predicted.”12 I will now paraphrase what they continued to write in their book concerning this thought. Russia is economically broke, but holds in her hands an arsenal of nuclear warheads. These warheads are limited with a shelf life of perhaps twenty to twenty-five years. Time is ticking away for their use. On the other hand, Russia’s strongest allies, the Arab League of Nations, are rich in their own economies. What good bedfellows they are! One holds the financial backing, the other holds the military arsenal. But the warheads will soon be worthless. This just gives one more good 14
reason to be watching for prophetic events to unfold! Watch as preparation of a military campaign begins to move in on Israel from the North; by namely, Russia, along with Persia (Iran), Ethiopia, Libya, Germany, Armenia. This military campaign is fulfilment of the prophecy against Gog and Magog; spoken of in Ezekiel 38 and 39.13 Watch as Great Britain, the United States, and portions of areas once known as Sheba and Dedan, which are now absorbed within Saudi Arabia, become only inquisitive to the aggressive actions headed by Russia, with the Arab Union in the background, yet purposefully looking the other way. At the time when final plans are beginning to unfold to move in, Yehovah will supernaturally intervene for the State of Israel’s protection.
This Is the Time — Look UP and Get Ready!14 As we see the onset of Seal Six begin, know that our redemption, our salvation, our rescue, our deliverance is imminent. Know that our Bridegroom will be coming quickly to fetch from the Earth, His Bride — “Make haste, my Beloved; come Yeshua Adonai.” Now jumping further down into the same Chapter of Ezekiel, there is another event equal, if not even more important, as the rising power of the Antichrist. Ezek 39:21-25 21 And I will manifest My honor and glory among the nations, and all the nations shall see My judgment and justice [in the punishment] which I have executed and My hand which I have laid on them. 22 So the house of Israel shall know, understand, and realize beyond all question that I am the Lord their God from that day forward. 23 And the nations shall know, understand, and realize positively that the house of Israel went into captivity for their iniquity, because they trespassed against Me ... 24 According to their uncleanness and according to their transgressions I dealt with them and hid My face from them. 25 Therefore thus says the Lord God: Now will I reverse the captivity of Jacob and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel and will be jealous for My holy name. Knowing that the Northern Kingdom will still be hidden among the nations of the world at the onset of the Seal Judgments, this prophecy declares the reversal of the Kingdom of Israel’s captivity to end! This segment of scriptures follow after Yehovah’s intervention of the impending battle against Israel by Gog and Magog; all which is taking place during the rise of the Antichrist. Today, there are countless individuals worldwide in many nations who are descendants from the Kingdom of Israel, the Northern Kingdom, but they have no idea of their heritage. I have no doubt that many of those sit inside the Church of Laodicea today. Looking at one of the judgments against the Northern Kingdom, we read: 15
Isa 28:9-11 9 "To whom would He teach knowledge, and to whom would He interpret the message? 10 "For He says,' Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line, A little here, a little there.'" 11 Indeed, He will speak to this people through stammering lips and a foreign tongue. Can we not see? Can we not understand? In order to gain the Kingdom of Israel’s heart for Him, it was necessary to dissolve these ten tribes of Israel, by having them to be conquered by Assyria, then carted off all over the world into various nations. More than twenty-seven hundred years have gone by, and the offspring of the Kingdom of Israel have absolutely no idea, today, that they are of Israel. Yet they sit with us in the pews of our churches, they come to our Bible studies, they are feeding the poor and helping the homeless, they are those Godly-Spirited volunteers all over the world, they are the teachers of Yehovah’s Word. The children from the offspring of the Kingdom of Israel have been taught of Him with foreign lips down through the centuries of time. Knowing that Yehovah loves to hide things, let us look at those things which we now are aware of their hidden state:
The Kingdom of Israel remains today hidden within the nations of the world The Bride is hidden within today’s “Laodicean Church” The four major empires are, today, hidden within the governments of the world
Is all this coincidental? No! For Yehovah’s own purpose, it has taken place. There is much more to be learned concerning those things which are hidden in His plan of things. Clearly shown is that the culmination of each area listed will reach their fulness during the rise of the Antichrist; bringing each area to their completion. Coming back now and focusing again on the man of arrogance that as he rises in power, he rises in deceit; making empty promises not only to the 10-regional kingdoms of the world, but to Israel in particular. Even though he is used by Satan like a puppet, do not let it escape your understanding that this man IS evil — personified evil in all ways. Just days after the signing of the Antichrist’s firm promise with the State of Israel, two other prophetic spiritual events will unfold. The two witnesses of Revelation 11 will appear; and the 144,000 of Israel, read of in Chapter 7, will be sealed; reuniting the entire House of Israel. The coming of these two witnesses and the sealing of the 144,000 will occur during the last events of Seal Six.
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Prophecies Regarding The Sixth Seal
Signing of a firm covenant Cosmic disturbances in the sun, moon, stars, and sky Progressive military buildup for the battle of Gog and Magog; then: Yehovah’s intervention, for Israel’s sake, of the battle of Gog and Magog A great earthquake, caused by our Bridegroom’s appearance in the atmosphere The gathering out of His Bride The coming of Elijah, along with his counterpart, in order to testify and witness during the Trumpet Judgments The sealing of the 144,000 — occurring during the time of the Seal judgments; but their mission will be accomplished during the Trumpet judgments
And finally, there is a possibility of one final prophecy:
Death of three kings g which could actually occur anytime between the Antichrist’s rise in power up until after the Trumpet judgments begin
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Endnotes: 1. http://myron.sjsu.edu/romeweb/govt/art11.htm 2. The Bible Almanac, Copyright (c) 1980, Thomas Nelson Publishers, pgs. 181, 184, 186 3. Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers 4. http://www.illuminati-news.com/Articles/68.html 5. www.laydownlife.net/yedidah/word/Ten%20Kingdoms.doc 6. Ibid. 7. Gary Kah; En Route to Global Occupation; Huntington House Publishers, Lafayette, LA; Copyright © 1971; page 50 8. Ibid., page 94 9. A more recent article that could be found; dated June 28, 2010: http://www.panapress.com/Union-of-Arab-League-countries-to-be-set-up--12-538060-20lang2-index.html 10. Revelation 13, Part 2, page 11 11.Please refer back to Revelation 6; Part 1, page 10, Endnote 3 concerning the Tribulation Temple 12. Are We Living in the END TIMES?, Copyright © 1999, Tyndale House Publishers, pages 91-94 13. Ezekiel 38:1-6; also compare Luke 21:20 14. Luke 21:28
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