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Message Notes
Six Questions About Israel and the End Times.
Question #1 – Why should we care about what is currently happening in Israel?
“He answered them, ‘When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.” —Matthew 16:2-3
Question #2 – Who is Hamas?
- They are a terrorist organization that was founded in the late 1980s.
- They are the elected government over Gaza.
The Hamas Covenant (1988)
“Israel will exist and will continue to until Islam will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it.” —(Opening paragraph)
“The day of Judgement would not come until the Muslims fight and kill the Jews.” —(Article 7)
Question #3 – What is the history of the Jewish people and the land of Israel?
- Historically
- Politically
- Spiritually
“Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’” —Genesis 12:1-3
“On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, ‘To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates,’” —Genesis 15:18
“And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God.” —Genesis 17:7
“If everlasting is conditional to Israel, you as a Gentile believer should shake in your boots about your salvation. Because if everlasting doesn’t mean that to the land, then it doesn’t mean that to you for your salvation.” —Lee Cummings
Question #4 – How should we respond to the Palestinians?
Question #5 – Does this current conflict fit into Biblical prophecy and End Times?
“Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, I am against you, O Gog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal. I will turn you around, put hooks into your jaws, and lead you out, with all your army, horses, and horsemen, all splendidly clothed, a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords. Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; Gomer and all its troops; the house of Togarmah from the far north and all its troops—many people are with you.”” —Ezekiel 38:1-6
Question #6 – How should we respond to all that is happening?
- Pray for Israel.
- Pray for the Palestinians and nations in the Middle East.
- Become Biblically informed.
- Prepare your heart for the return of Jesus.