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Where does the present Israeli attacks on Hamas fit in…or does it?

Regarding the current situation in the Middle East, I can’t say for sure that anything will come of it but I can say absolutely that it is very possible and everything is set up for it. If you get the watchman newsletter you know that there have been many little stories covering the diplomacy in the Middle East over the years that I’ve been watching that are pointing to the fulfillment of Bible prophecy and as the hair trigger has been set over the years, it is ready to go now and this may just be the situation to pull it.

You see Israel has already threatened that it will hold Damascus responsible for Hezbollah’s actions. On the 8th, rockets were launched from Lebanon to Israel’s North. Nobody has claimed responsibility that I’m aware of yet, but two guesses who was involved. In addition, just recently Iran’s parliamentary speaker visited Damascus to discuss the situation in Gaza. With Syria and Turkey calling off their peace talks with Israel over this situation and the US transition of power, things could be setting up for the fulfillment of Isaiah 17 if Israel were to catch wind of something big in Damascus, a known terrorist hangout. Would they use the Sampson option? According to Isaiah something is going to happen to make Damascus a ruinous heap, the longest continually inhabited city in the world. 

Isaiah 17:1-9
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap. The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid. The fortress also shall cease from Ephraim, and the kingdom from Damascus, and the remnant of Syria: they shall be as the glory of the children of Israel, saith the LORD of hosts. And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean. And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim. Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel. At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel. And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation.
Is this the time? I can’t say for sure. I had looked into some timing aspects that seem now to be unlikely based on Israel’s history and the timeframes represented there. What I can say is that regardless of the timing, an action like this by Israel against Damascus would most likely trigger the prophecy in Ezekiel 38,39 to come to pass. According to this prophecy Iran, Turkey and Russia among others would attack Israel from the North, which is Lebanon. Just recently Hezbollah showed they have the power to essentially take it over and since then the Lebanese government has been siding more and more against Israel. With the actions of Israel to destroy Damascus would it be a stretch to imagine the world coming against her? Already there are many saying that Israel is being too harsh in Gaza.

Those attackers from the North are said to be brought there with hooks in their jaws. I sense a hesitancy, even with all the “wipe Israel off the map” talk, to actually do anything about it. Iran has a defense agreement with Syria where they would be bound under the agreement to retaliate against Israel and I’m sure all the alliances present today as set in scripture thousands of years ago would also include them in the retaliation as the world stands by and throws their hands up or cheers on the attack. With Russia already expanding Syrian ports to accommodate its navy, I could see troops being brought by ship to Israel’s North for a short march South. 

Ultimately time will tell and situations like this have led to a temporary calm rather than escalation. I do believe though, that when God destroys the armies attacking from the North in the mountains of Israel, that the nation of Israel as we know it today will turn back to the ways of their fathers and rebuild the temple and resume the daily sacrifice while the surrounding Muslim nations will be in a temporary calm that will allow the dividing of Israel for peace and the sharing of the Temple Mount fulfilling Revelation 11:1,2 regarding the rebuilding of just the inner court. More on that here

So that’s where I stand now as I continue watching. I believe there is a sequence of events that could lead to the end and things in Europe are shaping up to fulfill that side of prophecy as well. I would recommend reading Herb Peters book Recommendation 666 for more background on that aspect as well as my Biblical take on the revived Roman Empire. Things are certainly coming together and in the meantime keep watching and sharing with those who have ears to hear. God bless you!

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It seems highly unlikely that the abomination of desolation could take place on or around February 16, 2009, what leads you to believe this could happen between now and then?

Update January 11, 2009: It looks like the timing presented regarding the February 2009 abomination of desolation is not accurate. I may have been wrong in separating out two weeks and rather Herb Peter's view that January 1, 2007 marked the beginning of the week is more accurate. We see through a glass darkly, but I will keep watching.

I place the timing of the abomination of desolation in the middle of the 70th week (Possibly October 5, 2005) as opposed to the week long confirmed covenant with many (Possibly January 1, 2007) due to the series of exact-day prophecies of Daniel and John. I actually believe there are two "weeks" surrounding the coming transition to the millennial kingdom, God's week for Israel and Satan's week.

If this is accurate, then God's week began according to the completion of Israel's previous prophesied judgments coinciding with signs in the heavens on the Hebrew New Year. Satan's week is the confirmed covenant with many from Daniel 9:27, which I hold is what Herb Peters revealed in his research documented in the book Recommendation 666.

Because I believe the 70th week of Daniel began October 5, 2005, the seven years would be over before the 3½ years was completed. There are some other reasons I believe the 70th week is not the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), one of which is that the first 69 weeks of Daniel were fulfilled according to the prophetic 360-day calendar. However the ENP is on the current 365.22-day calendar and because of the precision of all the other Bible prophecy I've studied to date, I feel that the extra month takes away from that precision.

I have to admit that I myself question the timeline of February 16, 2009 because it seems impossible for so much to happen between now and then, it's less than a year! At the same time I'm watching world events and thinking there are some big changes on the horizon and the course of world events has changed quickly before in history. If we are truly in the end-times, the events that are coming are bigger and more earth-shaking than what has come to previous generations. I would like to give a little of my perspective based on my research as to what changes could be coming that will cause us to get from where we are today to February 16, 2009.

One of the things I've been recently studying is the current global financial crisis. You can get a good overview here.

I think that we are seeing the end of sovereignty through the collapse of the global economy that will lead to a plan of salvation through a cashless society. The technology is already here to implement the mark of the beast, Revelation 13, with Somark's RFID tattoo ink that is currently in use on cattle. Furthermore, the RFID readers are popping up everywhere through the use of Pay Pass and other such credit card readers. It is the same technology used to get a unique identification number that will be stored in a database and accessed when buying or selling anywhere. A collapse of the global economy could provide a reason to implement this new system and also provide security against identity theft, terrorism and some of the other events I believe will begin to take place. I don't think this will be implemented until after February 16, 2009, but the wavering financial situation today expressed very well in the link above doesn't look recoverable at this time except a system like that is put into effect. No currency is needed to be printed and the technology is already present. All that would be needed are people who can tattoo, ink and people to ID. The various ID programs being implemented now will prepare the databases and infrastructure for the final implementation in my opinion. News on this topic.

On the nearer horizon there's the prospect of war in the Middle East. The alliances foretold 2,500 years ago by Ezekiel in chapters 38 and 39 are well formed today. However, there is another aspect as to how this will come about laid out in Isaiah 17 which describes the destruction of Damascus and the people of Syria leaving their cities "because of the children of Israel." Syria has a defense agreement with Iran who also has a defense agreement with Russia and Libya who are all exchanging arms, oil and money through these alliances. Turkey is losing ground with the West and beginning to turn back to its Islamic roots and with the temporary stalling of the Lisbon Treaty, its unlikely that they will become part of the European Union and they have also expressed their support of Syria. So all the characters are in place and after Israel's bombing of the nuclear reactor in Syria as well as the threats on Damascus if Hezbollah attacks, I can see this coming to a head in the near future. Israel is fighting for its very existence in a hostile environment and if the right series of events ignites the fuse, I fully expect the Gog/Magog attack to take place. News on buildup to Isaiah 17 | News on buildup to Ezekiel 38,39

This leads to the third temple. First I would like to point out that I've heard many stories that as with Solomon, there are those who are prefabricating the temple off-site for quick assembly when the time comes. Moreover, they are going to begin training the priests soon and have almost all the temple implements created. The only thing holding them back from rebuilding is Islam and their own secular leadership's fear of Islam. However, after God destroys the attackers at the Gog/Magog attack, I believe there will be a spiritual shift in Israel unlike we have seen to date. In Ezekiel 39:21,22 God says, "And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid upon them. So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day and forward." Radical Islam will have just been dealt a severe blow and Israel will have just seen the God of their fathers protect them. I would say after that it is a matter of a month or so before they take the initiative and rebuild the temple. And according to Revelation 11, they will leave the Dome of the Rock there and only build the inner court of the temple anyways, so it could be done very quickly. This is a prerequisite for the abomination of desolation. Temple Mount Information

I think the fourth kingdom has been coming to the peak of power as America has declined over the past half-century. The history of America shows the control of the mystery of iniquity working in the shadows as spiritual wickedness does and must. There's a good series that delves into this a little here.

But Europe has taken the lead after WWII slowly and steadily and is only becoming readily apparent today as the economic issues see the Euro on the rise and the Dollar in decline. I believe that Europe is the revived Roman Empire of Bible prophecy and the fourth kingdom.

In Daniel's prophecies of the kingdoms of the earth from Nebuchadnezzar's dream, the feet and ten toes are comprised of the same iron the legs of the Roman Empire was, only this time there is clay mixed in taking some of its stability. In the Roman Empire, there was one head that was obeyed, but in today's Europe there are many heads (prophetically 10) and is therefore more fragmented even though it is powerful politically. After WWII, the steel and coal agreements began the process of business and financial integration of the nations and business has no borders today. It led over time to the development of a common currency that now unites the nations whose leadership is now pushing for a European Constitution through the Treaty of Lisbon.

America is slowly ceding sovereignty to international law in the name of peace and security both from terrorism and economically. When the fatal crash comes, I believe this will be what brings a global cashless society into being. This is being planned by some who take their orders from spiritual wickedness in high places, the mystery of iniquity that has been at work behind the scenes for a long time trying to bring their plans to fruition. However, God is always in control and until His timing with Israel is accomplished, the restrainer will prevent the revealing of the man of sin and the culmination of the New Age drive to bring about their one world religion focused on their New Age Christ, the man of sin. If the events of this summer do turn out as the news is leading and Bible prophecy foretells, I think we can expect the temple to be rebuilt before the end of 2008 and all the speculation and timelines that project decades or even years ahead will be dramatically altered due to the events that will come to pass.

I don't claim to be absolutely right on the HIStory, Our Future timeline. However I am continually amazed at the convergence of diverse timelines that all came together when I was studying many other watchmen's studies and as the dots began to be connected for me. To be honest I'm kind of in watch and wait mode. I expect this election may be the last American Presidential election of all time and whoever it is that will be elected, they will give their power to the beast in Europe just like the rest of the world when he comes with signs and lying wonders to deceive the world and God sends the strong delusion that people will believe the lie.

Well I know there's a lot of information there, but I hope it also sheds a little light on exactly why I hold the timing I do as of now. While on one hand it seems impossible to get from here to the abomination of desolation in February 2009, on the other hand events in the world are certainly pointing to that possibility. Keep watching and praying! And if you know anyone else who might want to know, spread the word!

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Is America the Babylon of Bible prophecy?

While I agree America is participating in the mystery Babylon system as another arm of it, ultimately power will be ceded to Europe in all matters. Already this is beginning to happen today. I believe the leadership elements today in America have a goal not of ruling the world, but in degrading America to the point of forcing, along with the rest of the world, global governance under emergency powers headed by Europe. My reasoning comes from Bible prophecy and the foretold head of the antichrist's global kingdom being the future prince of the Romans who destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD.

Daniel 9:26,27
And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

This is the abomination of desolation in the midst of the week referred to in Matthew 24:15-22 beginning the great tribulation. In addition, there are the prophecies of the beast in Daniel 7, Revelation 13 and elsewhere that shows a 7-headed beast representative of the historical kingdoms from Daniel 2 and 7 where the last head has 10 horns representing kings that give their power to a little horn that comes up among them. Here is a chart with built-in links that helps visualize this.

We have finally decided that Europe will speak with one voice, that of Mr. Solana. | Jacques Chirac, Regarding Solana's visit to Damascus for the Hariri inquiry Solana to Restore EU Ties with Syria (March 9, 2007)

Solana has the power and has had it since January 30, 1999. We are speaking with one voice through Javier Solana. | Madeline Albright, USA Secretary of State Regarding Solana being given sole power to make all further military decisions over NATO Balkan operations.

I agree with Javier Solana's decision to do this. | Bill Clinton, March 21, 1999 in regards to the forthcoming bombings from the above quote.

The WEU is the military wing of the EU and has 10 voting member-states headed by Javier Solana, Mr. Europe. Moreover, in 1995 the Barcelona Process was introduced to bring peace to the Middle East. This didn't quite pan out as hoped, but it never died.

Relations between the EU and Israel are also part of the Union's wider efforts to contribute to a resolution of the Middle East conflict. The achievement of lasting peace in the Middle East is a central aim of the EU, whose main objective is a two-state solution leading to a final and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the implementation of the road map, with Israel and a democratic, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace within secure and recognized borders and enjoying normal relations with their neighbours.| Javier Solana

Beginning January 1, 2007, a confirmation of this previous covenant went into effect for a length of seven years, providing monetary support to those who participate in the New European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). Regarding this:

As I've tried to point out, the European Neighbourhood Policy does not replace the process launched years ago in Barcelona. It renews it, clarifies it and breathes fresh life into it.| Margot Wallstrom, regarding the ENP and fears that it was replacing the 1995 EURO-MED [E.U. "ROMED"] Agreement

[The European] neighbourhood policy [ENP] is not a substitute for the Barcelona process; it rather underpins and deepens it.| Javier Solana, December 17, 2006

Considering the scripture above of a confirmed covenant for seven years involving many made by the future prince of the Romans and the head of a 10-member alliance, I have a strong belief that this is the fulfillment of prophecy. However, I do not believe that the ENP is the "70th week of Daniel." Rather I believe that began according to God's timing, the end of Israel's judgments and the Hebrew feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah. This is laid out in the HIStory, Our Future Bible studies. I go into why I separate Satan's week for Israel from God's week for Israel here.

Regarding the dividing of Israel for peace in the roadmap, Javier Solana was involved in the authoring of that as well. You should also check out Eye To Eye: - Facing the Consequences of Dividing Israel  by Bill Koenig. He goes into how certain natural disasters coincided with the days our leadership was working on implementation of the roadmap. Jeremiah 30:20-24

Solana claims credit for “Roadmap to Peace” Unsealed Prophecy (November 15, 2007) - During yesterday’s press conference, Javier Solana stated that he believed the Roadmap to Peace would be accepted by both sides, and based this claim on his working knowledge of the document, having actually written part of the document himself.

At any rate, I do believe America will merge with the center of power in Europe, but I do not view her as Babylon. In examining George Bush's family history and actions as well as the events of September 11, 2001 in addition to the recent history of America's leadership, it is hard to argue against the existence of a powerful core aligned with Babylon working to manipulate mankind toward a New World Order. According to Bible prophecy, the woman riding the beast more represents the center of mystery Babylon, which rules over the kings of the earth. Revelation 17:18 In studying the Vatican's control over leaders and indeed much of the world through them and the Roman Catholic Church, it becomes apparent that America and indeed many nations are part of Babylon in their allegiance to the woman riding the beast. All through history, as shown in the previous chart mentioned, various forms of religions have controlled politics. Most notably since Christ departed to prepare a place for us, the Roman Catholic Church.

So in a way I agree that America is part of the world Babylonian system, mystery Babylon, but the center of power originates from Europe and that is where I believe the antichrist will rise from. America's part will be determined by the population, I believe. If they fight against the New World Order, then "terrorist" attacks and emergency powers might be used to eliminate them. The current economic crisis fomented by the international bankers and the corrupt system of money as debt made this end inevitable and I believe it will be the tool used to bring in the global cashless mark of the beast system. No new currency will need to be printed, just an RFID tattoo ink will identify those that choose to participate.

Moreover, the integration of the Alliance of Civilizations into European policy and NATO represents the coming war on the saints prophesied to take place. Enemies of the state will be defined as those claiming sole ownership to the Truth as the Bible does, and so includes all those who hold the Bible as absolute Truth. With the Treaty of Lisbon, Javier Solana stands to gain the emergency powers being worked for by January 1, 2009 if it isn't ratified. The HIStory, Our Future Bible studies place the abomination of desolation in February of 2009. Once an emergency is declared, say after an assassination attempt Revelation 13:3, all previous plans and designs will be subject to the authority given to the man who claims to be God following the revealing of the man of sin and the removing of the restrainer.

News from Europe seems to be fitting prophecy with uncanny accuracy, which is primarily what leads me to hold to the idea that the center of mystery Babylon is Europe, not America. We are a part, but one that is fading to be integrated into the structure of Europe through legal and trade agreements. This is how Europe became integrated following WWII and the steel and coal industry changes. We're seeing this same kind of integration the world over under the guise of safety from terrorism, global warming and better economic strength. These are just baby steps to bring us to a point of legal integration and the reporting of all formerly sovereign governments to a "higher power" centered in Europe as prophesied.

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