Iran / Israel & Scripture: What's Next?

 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a national address, asserted that attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran will ultimately bring peace.

If only it were that simple.

Bible prophecy addresses peace in the Middle East primarily in the context of end-times events, focusing on (you guessed it!) ...Israel. And while hundreds of passages point to a future of ultimate peace, it won't come until after the world experiences the worst seven years in human history.

Of course, there are several passages that point to a future period of apparent peace and security for Israel, but unfortunately, this will be a temporary or "pseudo peace" leading to the war of Gog and Magog.

This war is detailed in Ezekiel 38-39, where Israel is described as dwelling in "unwalled villages, at rest and secure" before a massive invasion from the north.

This invasion will be conducted by Iran (aka Persia) and a coalition of nations, including Russia, Libya and Turkey. It will most likely involve nuclear or chemical weapons.

Most scholars place this war just before or early in the Tribulation period, during a time of perceived peace that makes Israel vulnerable. 

So, is BiBi Netanyahu correct in his belief that current events will ultimately bring peace?

No. But it could be the precursor that ultimately ushers in the "pseudo peace."

A wise man once said: "Our joint operation will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands and cast off the yoke of this murderous regime."-- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 

May those who love you be secure" (PSALM 122:6).

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News:

• FNC: America on alert: Security analysts warn of long-dormant sleeper cells affiliated with Tehran launching coordinated attacks on U.S. and allied targets
• CNN: UN officials warn of "total financial collapse" unless member states pay their dues
• Global News: Saudi Arabia shuts down world's largest refinery following Iranian strikes

 

 

"Middle East Strike?"

Diplomatic channels are working overtime, desparately trying to stop what now seems inevitable:

Another war in the Middle East.

U.S./Iran tensions are poised on a knife-edge between military escalation and last-ditch diplomacy.

President Trump has deployed a massive naval "armada" (led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group) to the region, while warning Iran that time is running out to make a new nuclear deal.

Trump's demands?

• End nuclear enrichment
• Limit ballistic missiles
• Curb proxy support (for: Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi's)

Or else face "far worse" consequences than last year's attack.

Iran's response? Defiant. Officials warn of immediate, powerful retaliation against U.S. bases, carriers, and allies if attacked.

Meanwhile, everybody's on high alert and holding urgent meetings, pressing both sides to show restraint.

Will they?

Many analysts see this as brinkmanship to force concessions, but the military buildup and rhetoric make escalation a real risk if talks stall because the window for de-escalation seems to be rapidly closing.

The truth is, it's tense, volitale, and could swing either way, but it's still too late for the thousands of brave Iranian protesters who died waiting for help.

A wise man once said: "Unlike the Palestinian population and their leaders, the Iranian people do not seek the destruction of others. They so not want to replace anyone, they simply want to live in peace."--Amir Tsarfati, Behold Israel

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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (MATTHEW 5:9).

News:

• The Pentagon: "Negotiations for a deal with Iran have definitely failed." A significant plan for an attack on Iran has been formulated by the Pentagon.
• Iran International: Italian Embassy in Tehran calls on Italian citizens to leave Iran immediately.
• Iran News: Senior Iranian leadership moving to underground bunkers; while a plan to convert underground parking lots and metro stations into shelters was announced

"Strange Phenomenon in Iran"

For weeks now, Iranians have been flooding the streets in  protest. And the more the government cracks down, the greater the escalation. 

What started with a few economic grievances, has morphed into multitudes, nationwide, in hundreds of cities, across all provinces, demanding political change and an end to the current regime. 

Defiant in spite of mass casualties and thousands of arrests, the Irainian people refuse to be quelled.

And that ain't all folks. 

Apparently there's another strange (though unrelated?) phenomenon taking place across Iran: Dreams and visions of Jesus.

Organizations like Tranform Iran, Elam Ministries and Mission Network News (among many other sources) are reporting these experiences, with hundreds of Iranians describing Jesus as coming to them in a dream or vision as "The Man in white".

But it's not just Iran. This phenomenon is happening all over the Middle East. In fact it has become so widespread, some ministries have begun to take out ads in local newspapers instructing dreamers and visionaries to call them if they've had an encounter with the Man in white.

Why is all this happening now? We don't know, but Scripture does predict that:

"In the last days, God says,'I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.'" (ACTS 2:17)

Pray for the Iranian people to topple the current regime and gain religious freedom. Maybe the two phennomena are related after all.

A wise man once said: "We are so often blind to the people--both to their spiritual needs and to their readiness and openness to Jesus. We see their lifestyle and forget that God is able to work powerfully in them when the time is right. This is a lesson about taking the blinders off, to develop new eyes to see the harvest." -- Dr. Ralph I. Wilson, Jesus Walk Ministry

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News:

• Express: The US imposes tariffs and weighs military options amid deadly Iranian protests
• FNC: ICE protestors threaten to publish names & addresses of private residences displaying an American flag "because they're likely to be MAGA."
• CNN: Iran 'prepared' for war but open to talks with US, as Iran death toll mounts

"Israel: Prophecy Fulfilled"

Social Media is full of contrasting  views in regards to the Jew. Support for Israel varies even among Christians, with younger, Catholic and mainline denominations leaning far less favorably toward the Jew, than evangelicals, or non-denominationals. 

Why? Because some of us take the Bible and its promises literally, (using biblical hermeneutics, the crucial discipline of interpreting the Bible's meaning to determine when the literal approach is valid), while others do not.

In other words, some Christians believe all the promises and prophecies God spoke to the Jew, now belong to the Church.

We believe this to be false doctrine and that history proves it. Consider:

God  warned the Jews repeatedly He would scatter them out of Israel (which He did twice) in punishment for their disobediance to Him (Deuteronomy 28:68, Leviticus 26:14-45, Jeremiah 9:16 & Ezekiel 20:23). 

God also promised He would gather them back again to Israel in the last days (Ezekiel 37:21-23), never to be scattered again(Amos 9:15).  

For almost two thousand years, the nation of Israel didn't exist.

But on May14, 1948 a miracle happened. A nation was reborn in one day, exactly as prophesied. "Thus says the Lord God: "Surely I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, wherever they have gone and will gather them from everyside and bring them into their own land." (EZEKIEL 37:21).

Just as Moses prophesied judgment would come to Israel in two stages, their restoration would also come in two stages:

• Stage One: The Jews would be regathered back to the Promised Land, Israel (fulfilled in 1948). Though they have their homeland back, they are still unbelievers.
• Stage Two: The Jews are restored spiritually. This occurs upon the return of their Messiah. Only when they see Him with their own eyes, do they finally believe.

Some 500 years before Christ, the prophet Zechariah said the Lord would "pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me (Jesus) whom they pierced. Yes they will mourn for Him  (Jesus) as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn." (ZECHARIAH 12:10).

In between their physical and spiritual rebirth, (the years we are living in right now), Israel faces a mix of blessing and trouble.

The land of Israel (a.k.a. Palestine) was a harsh, forbidding desert wasteland when the Jews returned in 1948. There was nothing there except desert ruins. But God promised, (through His Prophet Ezekiel) "...you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for my people Israel, for they will soon come home. I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plowed and sown, and I will multiply the number of people upon you, even the whole house of Israel. The towns will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt." ( EZEKIEL 37). And that is just what happened.

Today Israel is like an oasis in the desert, being one of the largest exporters of fruit to Europe. Even the formerly dead language of Hebrew has been restored as predicted by the prophet Zephaniah 2500 years ago.

Never before in all of history has such a thing happened. After two millennia of exile...they are back!

But not everyone rejoiced. On May 15, 1948, just one day after becoming an official state, Israel was attacked on all sides by a Muslim coalition that outnumbered them 10 to 1. God gave Israel the victory, but they've had to fight for their survival ever since. 

The Oct.7,2023  Hamas attack, where 1,200 Jewish men, women and children were brutally murdered, is only the latest example. 

We know from the many prophecies woven throughout Scripture (Ezekiel 38 & 39, Zechariah 12, and Revelation 16), that Israel will be hated, attacked, and killed until only a remnant of the Jews remain alive. And then finally, all of Israel will be saved when they witness the return of their Messiah. These Jews will live on into the millennial reign, repopulate the earth, experiencing spiritual restoration and physical dwelling in the land, alongside saved Gentiles, with Jesus reigning over all nations from Jerusalem, fulfilling promises of restoration to His Chosen people.

A wiseman once said: "The existence of Israel is nothing short of miraculous...Israel's presence on the world stage is undeniable proof of God's covenant and faithfulness. It is prophecy fulfilled." --Jack Hibbs, CCCH

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you...and in you all the  families of the earth shall be blessed."(GENESIS 12:2-3) 

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 News:

• Behold Israel: Iranians protest the regime that prioritizes the destruction of Israel over the welfare of its own people
• Israel News: Hamas mourns the death of 5 top leaders
• Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu warns "all bets are off" if Iran escalates against Israel; meanwhile, Iran trys to rebuild its nuclear capabilities

 

"2026 & Bible Prophecy"

Every year about this time, the soothsayers crawl out of the woodwork with their predictions and every year the masses eat it up. But the Bible? Not so much. And while the Bible doesn't give us exact details like the day or the hour, it does tell us to watch for certain signs.

For instance, many Scriptures predict Israel's return to their own land in "the latter years" which would signal the beginning of the last generation. How long is a generation? Not sure, but since the 1948 establishment of the modern state of Israel, biblical prophecies have skyrocketed. Just one example? How about modern technological advancements, without which scores of prophecies could not be fulfilled as they require specific technological capabilities.

The bottom line?

• The Bible is the only prophetic book there is.
• The Bible is actually a compilation of books that tell the future in very specific and detailed prophecies that God uses to authenticate His authorship.
• The Bible reveals God's plan for mankind from the very beginning (Genesis) to the very end (Revelation).

The result? The Bible proves God's existence, His purpose, His great love for mankind and the great lengths He went to in order to save us from an eternity separated from Him.

The problem? Most people will never bother to read the Bible.

As every major player and global trend continues to fit into place exactly as the Bible predicts, we believe the prophecy detailed in 1 Thessalonians 5: 2-3 may come in our lifetime:

"For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. When people are saying, 'All is well; everything is peaceful and secure', then disaster will fall upon them as suddenly as a woman's birth pains begin when her child is about to be born. And there will be no escape."

The above Scripture is describing "the day of the Lord" when the Church will be rescued, and unbelievers will be left behind to face the Great Tribulation. This will happen suddenly and without warning. Meanwhile, we're living in an age of deception filled with false doctrine, fabricated science and fake news. The scariest thing about deception is, when it's done well, we don't even know we're being deceived.

The Bible warns against end-time deception that will accelerate once the church is taken out of the way and the Master Deceiver arrives on the scene.

"The coming of the lawless one (aka The Antichrist) is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness" (2 THESSALONIANS 2:9-12).

Ultimately, God will give people what they want. If you don't want God now--don't assume you'll want Him later.

"Behold now is the day of salvation" (2 CORINTHIANS 6:2).

A wise man once said: "The Bible is the only book that hangs its entire credibility on its ability to write history in advance, without error."-- Chuck Missler

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News:

• Technews:Researchers concerned AI-generated content promotes propaganda
• Zvezda TV: Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine, casualties, damage reported
• FNC: Momentum builds in Ukraine peace initiative 

 

While Marco Rubio has been wearing multiple "hats" in the Trump administration, (serving as Secretary of State, Acting Nation Security Advisor, Acting Administrator of USAID to name a few), his latest "hat" may require tinfoil: Providing high-level testimony on UAP (formerly UFO) incidents in a new documentary, "The Age of Disclosure."

The film is slated for the Big Screen (in limited release) on November 21 and will also feature interviews with 34 other high-ranking government, military, and intelligence officials.

And get this: "The Age of Disclosure" alleges an 80-year global government cover-up of non-human intelligent life and a covert international race to reverse-engineer extraterrestrial technology.

And that ain't all folks: According to Rubio, "We've had repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities--and it's not ours."

Hmmmm...if not ours, then whose?

(Does the name Satan ring a bell?)

Bible teachers, Christian authors, theologians, and prophecy-focused ministries have long speculated that a mainstream UFO normalization agenda would be timed to coincide with end time events.

Proponents argue that rising UFO disclosures (e.g. Pentagon reports on unidentified aerial phenomena) precondition society to accept a counterfeit explanation for the Rapture, allowing the world to dismiss it as extraterrestrial, rather than divine intervention.

Satan knows the Bible better than most Christians. He sees the signs and understands what's coming. And while he doesn't know the day or the hour, he is well aware we are in the "season."

Bottom line? UAP/UFO government disclosure preps the world for a post-Rapture lie crediting aliens for what God has done.

A wise man once said: "UFOs are occult-related; the rapture will be spun as aliens removing 'religious fanatics' obstructing progress." -- Ron Rhodes, Today's Christian Living

"The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie."       -- (2 THESSALONIANS 2: 9-11)

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News:

• AARO: New study suggests a link between UAP sightings and nuclear weapons test
• Queen City News: Increase in UFO sightings reported in 2025
• GOVNews: Ongoing Congressional hearings on UAP feature eyewitness accounts of military personnel

 

"Brutal Prophecies You Need To Know"

Now that the hostages have been released, does that mean peace in the Middle East?

Unfortunatley, no. The Bible is clear: Lasting peace will only come with the return of the Prince of Peace, Yeshua HaMashiach, aka Jesus the Messiah.

Meanwhile...

The nation of Israel is still ground zero when it comes to biblical prophecy. They are the target of hundreds of predictions both past and future. It is impossible to over-emphasize their importance, as all of scripture revolves around Israel. In fact, all the world's population is divided into only two categories: One is either a Jew, or a Gentile.

The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob have phenomenal (read  miraculous) staying power. What other nationality has been destroyed as a nation (not once but twice!) and survived to re-establish themselves? Not one, not ever. The Jews spent a total of 2600 years scattered throughout the world and yet they retained their national identity. The history of the Jewish people is a fascinating study--not because their survival is amazing--though it is--but because every detail of it was prophesied beforehand. We believe this to be one of the greatest proofs of God's existence.

Let's start with the call of Abraham and Sarah. God promised they would become the parents of a new people (the Jews) and that He'd give them a new land (Israel) and through their descendant (Jesus), all of the families of the earth would be blessed. (Genesis 12). There was only one problem--Sarah was barren. Of course that little detail only made things more interesting. Though it took a while, God fulfilled this promise when Sarah conceived a child at 90 years old and Abraham was as good as dead, at 100.

Why would God wait so long? To test their faith and to make sure everyone understood this was a bonafide miracle.

Then there was Moses. He had the job of leading the Hebrew people into the Promised Land (Israel), promised by God to His chosen people forever.

Deuteronomy 7:6, says, "For you are a people consecrated to Adonai your God: of all the peoples on earth Adonai your God chose you to be God's treasured people."

Unfortunatly, God's chosen people didn't always choose God, and  it was prophesied that Israel would be scattered among the nations two times as a punishment, and then be regathered again (for the last time) "in the latter days" (aka the Last Days) (Deuteronomy 4:27-31). 

This prophecy was fulfilled on May 14,1948.

This gives you an idea of how detailed and on-target these prophecies are. Can there be any doubt prophecies concerning the future will be just as accurate?

We believe they will be, and while events could settle down for a time, ultimatelty, things will continue to spiral in a horrific downward trajectory as we enter into the concluding 7 years of world history.

All through Scripture God warned the Israelites repeatedly of the consequences of disobedience: the end times will be brutal for them. Antisemitism will continue to rear its ugly head among a God-hating world. Eventually, the Jews will be attacked on all sides and all the nations of the earth will come against them in the final battle of the Tribulation known as Armeggeddon.

The good news? The Lord Jesus Christ will intervene, bringing an end to the destruction and preserve a remnant of God's chosen people for His Kingdom.

"For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened" (MATTHEW 24:21-22).

A wise man once said: "The vision of  'the Dry Bones' found in Ezekiel 37, makes it clear Israel will return to the land as a nation, but without spiritual life. In other words, they will return as unbelievers, only to be revived spiritually when they see the Messiah, Jesus, in the end times. And then 'all of Israel will be saved' (Romans11:26).--Greg Laurie, senior pastor, Harvest Christian Fellowship 

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News:

• BBC: Hamas claims they don't know the whereabouts of hostage remains
• Reuters: Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations
• MENEWS: Israel frustrated by Hamas' lack of cooperation in next phase of peace deal