“I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive,” (John 5:43).
Jesus said that one day there would come a man— not as a Jew—but “in his own name”, who would be received by Israel as her great hope.
In Daniel 9:27, the final years of this age begin with a world leader who helps bring about a treaty “with many” countries (& involving Israel) for 7 years. People will be saying, “Peace and safety.” Also, inherent in this final 7-year period is a rebuilt Jewish temple, which is desecrated 3 1/2 years into the treaty. The desecration of the temple occurs when the world leader enters the temple and declares himself, savior to mankind.
We are currently watching on t.v. a dramatic scene in the Middle East. The most powerful man in the world is being embraced by both Israelis and Arabs. There is burgeoning hope that a true peace agreement will be made in the Middle East.
At the same time, the Temple Institute, with its active Sanhedrin, has been preparing for the rebuilding of the Jewish temple. They only lack official permission in order to build. That permission could be part of a treaty.
The coming “prince” alluded to in Daniel 9:26-27 makes his appearance on the scene of world history when he enacts a 7-year treaty with Israel and “many” other nations. The book of Revelation IS the unfolding of Daniel 9:27. Many Christians do not understand that.
With the breaking of the first seal in Revelation chapter 6, a rider on a white horse is released. This rider is carrying a large bow, but no arrows. He has the potential of great power, but comes peacefully. In the Bible, a bow can be a sign of a covenant or treaty (see Genesis 9:13).
“A crown was given to him,” (Revelation 6:2). The rider of the white horse is embraced by the world as the leader to solve the world’s problems.
But, what starts out as “peace and safety” rapidly unravels into war (seal 2), famine & inflation (seal 3), death over 1/4 of the earth (seal 4), and martyrdom (seal 5).
During the economic breakdown that accompanies these seals, a new system of the “mark” will be instituted. This is a sign of allegiance to the world leader, by accepting a “mark” in one’s right hand or forehead. This mark will be tied into the ability to buy and sell. In all likelihood, it will be a computer chip.
Buying and selling with a computer chip inserted into the hand is a fact of life in some countries today! And the rest of us carry that exact, same chip in our debit and credit cards or smart phones. The technology of the “mark” is already in operation in our world!
We may be watching the beginnings of something unprecedented in the Middle East: a decision to cooperate in some type of peace initiative between Israel and the Arab countries. The current peace talk is being brought about by a powerful world leader, while plans for a Jewish temple are nearing completion, and the technology of the mark is already operating.
I find myself in the peculiar position of having voted for a man, who could usher in the fulfillment of end time prophecy. Or not. But, if caught between two allegiances, I choose the One who came in His Father’s name.
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