“The Real Reason for what is happening in the Middle East”

BIBLE MEDITATION: 

“Behold, I am about to make Jerusalem a cup of staggering to all the surrounding peoples. The siege of Jerusalem will also be against Judah. On that day I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the people. All who lift it will surely hurt themselves. And all the nations of the earth will gather against it. Zechariah 12:2-3 

ENCOURAGING WORD: 

The question that is being asked is: “Why does Iran feel that they need to wipe Israel off the face of the map. If you have any idea of the History of Iran, you should already know the answer, however, you will never hear this truth in any of the social media outlets or the church that you attend. I’ll give you a better understanding of why, and what is taking place currently in the Middle East.  

Why does Iran care so much about this little, tiny nation called Israel? This is not a border war. Iran doesn’t share a border with Israel. It’s not a land dispute. Even though we hear the saying; “land for peace,” that has nothing to do with it at this point. Israel has given up land in the past for peace, and it never settled anything. The Muslims don’t want their land; they just want Israel wiped off the face of the earth and they won’t stop until ever Jew is dead, (which will never happen.) The Muslim extremists are fighting a never-ending war that Israel has already won. This is a religious prophecy war, and that is what most of our social study textbooks will not tell us. So let me unlock the real reason for you.

There are two main segments of Islam. The first are the Sunni, and the other is Shia. They are also, for the most part, hostile toward each other. Islam, just like Christianity has many denominations. It’s not just one religion where everybody agrees, no, it’s very similar to Christianity. We have Catholics, Baptist, Lutherans and Pentecostals to mention a few. The two major denominations in the Islamic religion are the Sunni and the Shia. The Regime that rules Iran today are the Shia Muslims, Theres another denomination within Shia called Twelver Shia, the number 12-er, Twelver. If you want to do more research about the Shia twelver, keep that in mind. What is the Shia twelver ? They believe that when Muhammad died, (their prophet,) there would be 12 Imams after his death. Muhammad al-Mahdi is the 12th and final Imam of the Twelver Shia Islam, believed to be the promised Mahdi (Their Savior) who will return to bring about peace and justice. (Born again believers know Him as the Antichrist) Born in 869 AD in Samarra, Iraq, to Imam Hasan al-Askari, he went into "occultation" (hiding) around 874 AD, with his return destined by their god. (Allah) He entered the state of being hidden from view or in (hiding per say) in 873–874 BC and is believed to still live on Earth, awaiting their god’s command to reappear. The god that they are waiting to hear from is Allah., which is not the same God as the God of Abrham, Isaac and Jacob. If you do some deep research, you will understand that Allah is Satan. That would explain why the Muslims hate the Jews, because Satan’s main goal is to annihilate the Jews so Jesus cannot return to claim what is His. Satan’s army to fulfill his agenda are the Muslims.  

Now, the Shia Muslims do not believe that Imam Almadi died. They believe that he went into hiding, that he just disappeared, and went into another time dimension and is waiting to return. They are waiting for this Imams return from what they call occultation or hiding.

Alright, now here is the kicker. They believe this 12^th Imam will return soon, only at a time when the world is filled with Chaos, injustice, and when the land of Israel is destroyed. Sounds to me like we are very close to that happening, however, I can guarantee Israel will never be destroyed. Let that sink in for a moment. To Islams religious leader, the Grand Ayatollah, wiping Israel off the face of the map is not political, they believe that they are fulfilling prophecy for their 12^th Imam to return. Now, there’s a problem, Iran and the Shia Muslims are a long way away from Israel, so if they want to fulfill prophecy of the 12^th Imama, they can’t just roll their tanks across the border, so what do they do. They must create proxy (Representative) armies. In 1979, the Islamic revolution overthrew the Iranian Shah. In 1981, they created a terrorist group called Hezbollah in Lebanon. Later they backed a group called Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis in Yemen. Three armies that are much closer to Israel than Iran is. These groups become Iran’s hands and arms. They do their dirty work right on Israels doorstep. Iran is too far away, so they financed three Gorilla armies, Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis to bring this prophecy to pass for the destruction of Israel. What is their goal? Constant pressure, the war of attrition, surround and destroy and wear them out. Now, lets be clear, Hezbollah is not just some little gang, they are trained, funded and armed by Iran’s Islamic revolutionary guard corps. They are Iran’s secret police and their navy seals, and their CIA all rolled into one. Iran wanted a second army stationed closer to Isael, so they created Hezbollah. That’s like opening a Chick-Fil-A next to their enemy’s house. Only instead of serving chicken sandwiches, they’re serving missiles. Here is how the Iranian government works. At the top is the supreme leader. He is a religious king like the Pope of Christianity. Below him is his personal army, then the president, the parliament, and the courts just for show. When people say that the Iranian government did this, what they really mean is the supreme leader and his army did it, similar to our government. It’s a religious dictatorship. What’s their mission? Protect the revolution, fulfill the prophecy and destroy Israel.

Iran and its proxies, like Hamas have figured out that they can attack Israel from Civilian areas like schools, hospitals, neighborhoods, so they can win the media war which they have done in America. Here’s how it works. They hide weapons in schools, they launch rockets from hospitals, and then Israel strikes back to defend themselves at that hospital or school and then civilians die and the world screams, how could Israel do this? That’s the trap and the world has fallen into it. Iran and Hamas want high civilian casualties. Not because they are careless, but they are calculating. They need the world to turn against Israel and to call for a ceasefire, because that is the only way Hamas can survive. Even their own leaked documents have shown that Hamas leaders admitted the more civilians that die, the better for them.

Now, here is where it gets frustrating for those of us that know the truth. In August of 2023, Joe Biden sent $7 billion to Iran for a so-called prisoner exchange. Have we ever done prisoner exchanges before? Yes, we have. Did it cost billions of dollars before? No, it did not. To make it worse, one American dissident was not included in the deal, and Iran executed him a week later. So, what was the real purpose? Many believe that it was the first step to reviving the Iran nuclear deal, hoping Iran would behave, but they didn’t. They took the money, built new terror cells, enriched uranium and the rockets flying over Jerusalem as we speak. We paid for it! Is war inevitable? Yes! Let’s be real, Iran has said they will strike back after Israels attack. Israel has said, they will not allow Iran to go nuclear. It would be like giving Hitler a nuclear bomb. If we gave Hitler a nuclear bomb, we would all be speaking German under a dictatorship. Iran’s entire belief system is built around bringing their Messiah (The Antichrist) to appear by destroying Israel. This is not going away; it’s also not going to happen. Some say we just need diplomacy. (Consideration) The world tried that with Hitler, appeasement bought time, but it didn’t buy peace. Wars are already happening. Missiles are flying, and allies are choosing sides. The drums of prophecy are beating louder that they have ever beaten before.

So, now you know this is not about politics as we are brainwashed into believing. It’s not about land for peace; it’s about fulfillment of an ancient prophecy through modern warfare. Iran doesn’t want peace. They want Armageddon on their terms, hoping to summon their Messiah, by destroying Israel. It’s not a fair fight, but it’s the fight of the age and now you should no longer be in the dark. I hope this message helps you to understand what is really happening. If you are supporting Islam, you will lose your life and your soul.

This is only part of the prophecy of the end days. Iran will not win this war; and Israel will never be uprooted again. There will never be world peace until every Muslim is dead. This will happen when the wrath of God deals with these demonic souls, and that will usher in the true Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, which is at the end of the seven-year tribulation period. The big climax that will take place at the beginning of the tribulation has to happen before the antichrist can arrive on the scene and that is believed to be the Gog and Magog war that is laid out in Ezekiel 38–39. There is, however, a lot of debate as to when the Gog and Magog war will actually take place.

The Gog and Magog war in the Bible refers to an end-times invasion of Israel by a coalition of nations led by a Russia and a figure named Gog, detailed in Ezekiel 38–39 and also referenced as a final battle in Revelation 20:7–10. It signifies a supreme, failed attack by evil forces against God's people, that will ultimately be destroyed by divine intervention. (God) The wars that are written in Ezekiel and Revelation are two different battles that take place at two different times in the future. This creates a similar argument when two different groups also argue about the rapture and the second coming of Christ being the same event. When you truly study both scenarios, you have to conclude that there is no way that the rapture and the second coming can be referred to as the same event. In the same way, when we study the two battles of Gog and Magog you have to come to the conclusion that one happens before the tribulation period and one happens after the thousand-year millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ.

The reason that I believe they are two different events is because the war that happens before the tribulation mentions specific countries that are involve in the battle. The battle before the tribulation is a war against Israel. The war that happens at the end of the millennial kingdom is a battle against the Saints. Two different battles, two different purposes.

There is a verse in the Bible that I’m not sure how to interpret it. Ezekiel 39:9; “Then those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out and set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and bucklers, the bows and arrows, the javelins and spears; and they will make fires with them for seven years.”

This is confusing to me because there is no discreet evidence that I can find that says when this will happen. It says this will happen at the end of days, but does that mean the end of days in which we are living in now, or is it the end of days that is in reference to Millennial Kingdom? I know which way I lean, but that doesn't mean that I am correct.

Ezekiel 39:9, which describes Israel burning weapons for seven years after the defeat of Gog and Magog, is most widely interpreted by eschatologists to happen shortly before or at the very beginning of the seven-year Tribulation. It serves as a precursor that clears the stage for the Antichrist to rise and make a covenant with Israel. I support this view for obvious reasons, but I am confused as to when Israel burns the weapons for 7 years and buries the dead for 7 months.

Key Perspectives on Timing:

Before the Tribulation (Pre-Tribulation View): This is the dominant view, allowing the seven years of burning weapons (Ezekiel 39:9) and seven months of burial to occur before the Tribulation starts. This perspective suggests the battle acts as a catalyst for end-times events. This view makes sense, but that would put the beginning of the tribulation down the road at least seven years or more.

End of the Millennium View: Some scholars argue for the end of the Millennial Kingdom, noting that the rebellion in Revelation 20:7–9 is also called "Gog and Magog" (which it is) However, others differentiate this, arguing the Ezekiel invasion comes from the north, while the Revelation revolt is global. I don’t support this view at the end of the Millennial Kingdom, once again for obvious reasons.

End of Tribulation/Armageddon: A minority view equates Ezekiel 38-39 with the Battle of Armageddon at the end of the Tribulation. This doesn’t fit the narrative as to why Jesus comes back at the end of the tribulation. Jesus comes back to separate the sheep from the goats that is written in the following Bible verse.

Matthew 25:31-33; “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, (which is at the end of the tribulation) and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.”

Why it is typically not seen as the end of the Millennium:The context of Ezekiel 38-39 shows God bringing people back to a formerly desolate land to dwell in safety. After the battle of Gog and Magog, 5/6^th of Israels enemies will be taken out by God, Himself, therefore, with 5/6^th of Israels enemies gone, they will be able to live in a somewhat peaceful environment. The Battle at the end of the Millennium will take out all those that took up arms against God. No evil presence will be left.

Key Aspects of the Gog and Magog War:

The Combatants: Gog is identified as the leader and "chief prince of Meshech and Tubal" (often associated with modern Turkey/Russia), while Magog is his land. Allies frequently listed include Persia (modern day Iran), Cush (Sudan/Ethiopia), Put (Libya), Gomer, and Beth-togarmah. (Modern day Eastern Turkey)

The Conflict: Ezekiel 38–39 This invasion occurs in the "latter years" when Israel is dwelling securely in their land. That is telling me that Israel must be living in a somewhat peaceful environment before this battle can take place. Gog (Russia) leads a massive coalition from the north to plunder Israel. God intervenes directly with fire, earthquakes, and panic, causing the armies to fight each other, resulting in their destruction on the mountains of Israel. This does not happen at the end of the tribulation. The end of this war will usher in the Antichrist. To the Muslims it will be their 12^th, Imam. To the Jews, they will believe that this is their Messiah. (Not Jesus) He will reunite the world as one for a short time, three and one half years to be exact. We are now watching what is going on in Israel. All we hear about is peace. When this battle with Iran is over, (By whatever means that may be) there will come a false sense of peace that will allow the Jews to live in unwalled villages as the Bible declares. This must happen, because the Gog and Magog war takes place when Isreal is dwelling in security. That does not happen at the end of the tribulation! As a matter of fact, Jesus said if He didn't return at the end of the tribulation, no flesh would be saved. That doesn't sound like peace to me.

The Aftermath: Ezekiel 39; The victory is so absolute that it takes seven years for Israel to burn the weapons and seven months to bury the dead. This would indicate that the tribulation could not begin until seven years after the battle of Gog and Magog, unless they overlap, and I don't see that as an option for obvious reasons. This concept is the only one that seems logical to me when you put all the pieces together that surround when this battle takes place. 

Revelation 20 Version: A final battle occurs after the 1,000-year Millennial reign of Christ, where Satan is released one last time from Sheol where he has been tucked away for 1,000 years. He will gather Gog and Magog (representing all nations from all over the world) for a final assault before being cast into the lake of fire forever.  

Common Interpretations:

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Ezekiel vs. Revelation: Many theologians argue that the battle in Ezekiel 38-39 occurs before the Millennium, while it’s obvious that this battle in Revelation 20 occurs after the Millenium.

In Revelation 20:7-9, the Bible does not list specific modern nations for the battle of Gog and Magog. Instead, it defines them as a symbolic, global army—"the nations at the four corners of the earth"—gathered for a final attack on God's people. This is distinct from the detailed coalition listed in Ezekiel 38-39. The battle of Gog and Magog that happens before the tribulation mentions specific nations that will invade Israel.

Purpose: The ultimate goal in both battles is that God is revealed as holy and sovereign in the sight of many nations. 

The Battle of Ezekiel 38–39 (pre-millennium) This battle is described as occurring in the "latter years" and "last days" (Ezekiel 38:8, 16), commonly interpreted by scholars as occurring before the [seven-year Tribulation period].

Context: It happens when Israel is dwelling safely in "unwalled villages" and "at rest".

Participants: Gog (the leader) from the land of Magog, along with a coalition of nations (Persia, Ethiopia, Libya, Gomer, Togarmah) attacking from the north.

Outcome: God intervenes directly, destroying Gog's army on the mountains of Israel, requiring seven months for Israel to bury the dead and seven years to burn the weapons.

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The Rebellion of Revelation 20: (Post-Millennium) This event is described as taking place after the [thousand-year reign of Christ (Millennium)].

Context: Satan is released from his prison after the 1,000 years are finished.

Participants: Gog and Magog are described here as the nations from the "four corners of the earth," indicating a global rebellion rather than just a northern invasion.

Outcome: They surround the "camp of the saints and the beloved city" (Jerusalem), but fire comes down from God and devours them immediately.

Timing: At the very end of the Millennium, preceding the Great White Throne Judgment.

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Summary of Differences:

Ezekiel 38-39: happens when Israel is in a "secure" but potentially spiritually unconverted state, used to show God's holiness to the nations.

Revelation 20 happens after 1,000 years of Christ's reign on earth, where Israel and the saints have been living in peace. Therefore, the battle of Gog and Magog is generally considered two separate conflicts: one preceding the Tribulation (Ezekiel) and one following (Revelation)

Let me explain one more detail that needs to be understood. There will soon be a one world government that will be led by a very intelligent man. Those of us that know the truth, refer to this man as the Antichrist. The Muslims refer him as their 12^th Imam, and the Jews will refer to him as their Messiah. They don’t believe that Jesus Christ is their Messiah so they will accept this false Messiah. This man is going to unite all these religions into one and bring about a false peace that will last for a while and then all hell will break loose. He will usher in a one world religion, a one world currency, a one world government along with many other laws that will be enforced on all people. Those that reject this system will be put to death. for their conversion to Jesus Christ. Those that conform to this system will be sent to the Lake of Burning Fire for all eternity, which will take place at the “White Throne Judgement at the end of the Millennial Kingdom.

This is why it is so pivotal that we all know Bible prophecy. God has told us in advance of everything that is happening today and in the very near future, so we will be informed of what is coming. If you want to remain ignorant of Gods warnings, That’s your choice. All these things that I mentioned are going to take place and if you are under 80 years of age, you will most likely be here to witness these events. If you don’t get raptured this will not be a very pleasant time.

Jesus said in the end days, mass deception would take place. It’s not coming, it is here. Americas are the most deceived people in the world because we should know better. We were raised on Christian values and morals. It wasn’t until about 5 decades or more when this agenda to destroy America started moving forward. This agenda has been put in place back in the forties and well into the fifties. Our children have been slowly transformed into this evil way of thinking and deceptive way of life. Social media has played a big role in the mass deception that has taken over America. They purposely lie to the American people to deceive as many people as they can, and they are very successful in doing so. They are also part of Satan’s army. If you listen to the social media outlets and believe their lies, you will suffer the wrath of God that is in the very near future. The social media along with the Islamic, demonic regime, are in cahoots to bring the world to hatred of the Jews. The Jews are Gods chosen people and they will survive anything that is thrown at them. If you choose to go up against the Jews, you will certainly lose.  

We have very little time to get right with Jesus Christ and support the Jewish people. Regardless of what the denominational churches teach, God has not cast off the Jews. If you bought into that heresy, it’s probably too late for you because you are totally deceived into believing all those lies. Only the Holy Spirit can help you and He will only do that if you seek His wisdom and knowledge.

Key Bible verses for seeking God's forgiveness emphasize confession, repentance, and God’s mercy, notably 1 John 1:9; "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us."

Psalm 51:1-2 "Have mercy upon me, O God... blot out my transgressions", and Isaiah 55:7 "let the wicked forsake his way... for He will abundantly pardon".

So, as you can see, there is still hope for you if you have bought into all the deception that is taking place. The Holy Spirit will open your eyes to the truth if you call out to Him in Payer. We serve a loving God who wishes all would come to repentance, but the ball is in our court. 

 Verses on Seeking Forgiveness:

1 John 1:9; “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Those who confess their sins are reassured that God will forgive them and remove their sin's impact on fellowship. Note that even though this verse is written to believers, John states that those who confess their sins are both forgiven and cleansed. Though believers are forgiven at the point of salvation, there is also an ongoing sense in which believers need to confess sin and experience forgiveness and cleansing. Cleansing was an important part of the Mosaic Law, mentioned some 14 times in the book of Leviticus alone. It was the goal of those who brought a sacrifice to the Lord in the tabernacle and temple.

Psalm 51:1-2; “Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin."

In Old Testament times, when crimes and debts were forgiven or paid, they were blotted out—erased from the book in which they were written. When God forgives sin, He similarly blots it out. The apostle Peter urged a crowd that had gathered in Solomon's Portico to repent "that your sins may be blotted out" Every sin that we ever committed and are still committing will carry you to your death bed, unless we repent and be converted into the image of Jesus Christ. If you do not repent and turn from your wicked ways, you will die in your sins, and the price of sin is eternal death. If you die in your sins, you will be present at the “White Throne Judgement” where you will be judged for every sin that you ever committed and you will be cast into the Lake of Burning fire for all eternity.

Acts 3:19; “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,” 

Micah 7:19; “He will again have compassion on us and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. 

This verse assures us that our pardoning God casts all our sins into the depths of the sea when we repent and turn to Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Isaiah 55:6-7; Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.”

Psalm 25:18; "Look on my affliction and my pain and forgive all my sins" 

Perhaps David (The writer of Psalm 51:1-2;) attributed his suffering to his past sins. In that verse he asks God to forgive all his sins. David was keenly aware of his sins, but he was equally aware of God's power to forgive. Sin can steal a believer's peace and joy. It can also lead to physical suffering as chastisement from the Lord. In Pauls first letter to the Corinthians, Paul noted that some of the Corinthians were weak and ill because they were violating the sacredness of the Lord's Supper. Some of the sinning Corinthians had even died because the Lord had judged them.

1 Corinthians 11:27–30; “Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner, eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this reason, many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep.”

However, not all sickness and suffering are due to sin. The Lord allowed Paul to suffer to keep him humble and dependent on Him

2 Corinthians 12:7–9; “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, (The Apostle Paul) a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

When Jesus and His disciples passed by a certain man who was born blind, the disciples asked Jesus in the following verses;

John 9:2-3; “And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.

Jesus replied that the blindness was not due to sin, "but that the works of God might be displayed in him".

Proverbs 28:13; "He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

Now, before I end this blog, I need to make something very clear. I am 100% sure of the events that I have mentioned taking place soon, but, as far as the sequence of these events and the timing I am not 100% sure. More importantly, if you have received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then none of this will apply to you so you don’t have to concern yourself with these events. Those that will suffer from the events that are coming are those that refused to accept Jesus Christ and what He accomplished on the cross. The propitiation that He accomplished on the cross is the only way to be saved. Outside of that, you will die in your sins and find yourself forever separated from God in the confines of hell. No other option.  

Remember, one day every person on earth will meet Jesus Christ. He is inescapable and unavoidable, and if you don’t meet Him as a Savior, you will meet Him as Judge. It’s your choice!