What's Next? Prophecies of the last days (By Pastor Ray)

Noted below is a link to a teaching by Pastor Ray of Restoration Church regarding What to expect as we approach The Last Days.   Also, noted below is a list of a few prophecies that will precede the end.

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A LISTING OF A FEW PROPHECIES (this material is provided by an anonymous internet source)

1. – False teachers will advance heresies, will have many followers, and cause others to reject God’s Word (2 Pet. 2:1-2).  

2. – These false prophets will  be materialistic and be smooth talkers (2 Peter 2:3). 

3. – The Christian gospel will be preached as a witness to all nations (Matt. 24:14; Mark 13:10; Rev. 14:6).   

5. – The use of nuclear weapons anticipated (Zechariah 14:12).  “Their flesh shall dissolve while they stand on their feet, their eyes shall dissolve in their sockets, And their tongues shall dissolve in their mouths.”  

6. – The Antichrist will use a (false) peace to destroy many (Daniel 8:23-25). With all the problems facing mankind, multitudes are looking for a savior to usher in peace and prosperity without moral accountability. The Antichrist will promise the world   such a peace if they follow him,  but his intentions will be sinister.

7. – In the last days the Antichrist will confirm and eventually break (Daniel 9:27) a peace covenant which involves Israel.

8. – Damascus will be destroyed (Isaiah 17:1, 14; Jeremiah 49:23-27; Amos 1:3-5; Zechariah 9:1-8). Damascus, Syria is increasingly in the news and is extremely anti-Semitic. Many terrorist organizations have their bases in Damascus. God declares that they will become a ruinous heap because they have violently taken what was not theirs. 

9. – Chaotic weather will be prevalent (Luke 21:25-26). Jesus foresaw the seas and the waves roaring in the last days. He also likened these signs to birth pangs (Matthew 24:8). The Greek word odin, often translated as sorrows in Matthew 24:8, literally means birth pangs.   

10. – There will be a move toward a global government (Daniel 2:40-44; 7:23; Revelation 13:7-8). A form of the former Roman Empire which encompassed present-day Europe will revive and eventually dominate the world.   

11. – An evil entity symbolized by ‘Babylon’ will emerge and lead many into sin (Zech. 5:11; Isaiah 13, Rev.. 16-19).   

12. – The fact that God once flooded the earth (the Noahic Flood) will be denied (2 Peter 3:5-6).  

13. – Ethnic conflicts will be prevalent (Mark 13:7-8; Luke 21:10). Jesus used the Greek word ethnos to describe last battles.

14. – The earth would be filled with violence (Luke 17:26; Genesis 6:11-13).  

15. – Jesus foretold that there would be fearful sights (Luke 21:11). The Greek word translated fearful is phobetron, which can also be translated terror.   

16. – Knowledge (spiritual insight) will increase (Daniel 12:4).   

17. – Deadly diseases (which the Bible calls pestilences) would be common (Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:8).  

18. – The final generation will be forced to worship the Beast and receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead (Rev. 13:16). This mark will be tied to the ability to buy and sell items

19. – A global economic system will exist (Revelation 13:16-17).   

20. – A man will control all banking and commerce (Revelation 13:16-18).  

21. – Famines will be common (Luke 21:11; Revelation 6:5-8). 

22. – Great signs in heaven prophesied (Luke 21:11, 26).  

23. – The sun will scorch the inhabitants of the earth (Revelation 16:8-9).   

24. – The nation Israel would be born in one day (Isaiah 66:8). On May 14, 1948 Israel became a nation.

25. – The Jews will regather in Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12; Ezekiel 37:21-22; 38:8; Luke 21:29-31). Over five million Jews have returned to Israel in recent times! This is unprecedented in history. Never has a people group been dispersed for hundreds of years to every corner of the globe, and then regathered back to their homeland.   

26. – During the diaspora (the dispersion of the Jews to the four corners of the globe), Israel would become a wasteland (Deuteronomy 29:23-28; Ezekiel 36:8-11; Ezekiel 36:33-36).  

27. – Israel, once a desolate desert, would blossom in the last days and export produce to the world (Isaiah 27:6; 35:1-2; Ezekiel 36:34-36). Israel’s increased rainfall and world-renowned irrigation technology have caused the land to blossom. Incredibly, as foretold, they currently export over 800 million dollars worth of fresh produce each year, including over 200 million in flowers and ornamental plants.

28. – Israel will prosper economically (Ezekiel 38:12-13). Amazingly, this recently regathered, often attacked, tiny nation exported over 42 billion dollars worth of goods in 2006. This was inconceivable a century ago. In contrast, their neighbor Jordan exported less than 5 billion in 2006.

29. – Israel would once again plant vineyards (Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13-15). Today, sweet wine flows from the Golan Heights and many other vineyards on the mountains of Israel.

30. – The last days Jews will plant forests of trees. The Bible even specifies the variety of trees, cedar, acacia, myrtle, oil, cypress, pine, and box (Isaiah 41:18-20). Since 1900 more than one billion trees have been planted in Israel

31. – A pure language would be restored (Zephaniah 3:9). At the end of the 19th century the Zionist movement brought about the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language. In 1948, Hebrew became an official tongue of the state of Israel.   

32. – Jerusalem would be rebuilt on its own ruins (Jeremiah 30:18; Zechariah 12:6). Since 1948, Jerusalem has been rebuilt on the old ruins exactly as foretold.

33. – Anti-Semitism worldwide anticipated (Deut. 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; 44:8; Luke 21:20-24; Rev. 12). History confirms that the Jews have been persecuted as no other people group.   Today, anti-Semitism is a global epidemic. For example, of over 700 General Assembly resolutions passed since the establishment of the United Nations in 1945, nearly 450 condemn Israel. None have been passed against any Arab country nor any Arab terrorist organizations

34. – All surrounding nations will be united against Israel (Psalm 83:4-8; Zechariah 12:2). Today, Israel is surrounded by Muslim nations sworn to her destruction.

35. – Jerusalem will be a cup of trembling to all surrounding peoples (Zechariah 12:2). Jerusalem is a small city, with no natural resources, no port, insignificant manufacturing and industrial capability, yet its very existence causes the surrounding nations to shudder.

36. – Jerusalem will  be a burdensome stone to all nations (Zech. 12:3). Almost daily the world news reports on the conflict over Jerusalem. The United Nations, the Vatican, and many world leaders want to make it an international city. However, God says that the city is His and He has given it to the Jews forever (Gen. 15:18; Lev. 25:23; 2 Chron. 6:6). All who burden themselves with it will be “cut in pieces.” Despite God’s warning, UN resolution 476 flagrantly reiterates that Israel’s claim to Jerusalem are null and void.  

37. – Israel will be invincible (Zechariah 12:6-9). Since 1948, tiny Israel has been attacked in three major wars and several lesser wars. Yet despite being vastly outnumbered, they have defeated all attacking foes.  

38. – Israel will be partitioned by all nations (Joel 3:2; Daniel 11:39).  In 1947, UN Resolution 181 planned the partitioning of Israel. Currently, the West Bank and Gaza have been separated into Jewish and Palestinian settlements. Dividing Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria are also being negotiated today in order to create a Palestinian state.

39. – The Eastern Gate will remain closed until the Messiah returns. At Christ’s Second Coming, He will enter Jerusalem through the now sealed Eastern Gate (Ezekiel 44:1-3).   

40. – The nation of Israel, which had been divided into two kingdoms since the time of Solomon (950B.C.),  will be one united nation in the last days (Ezekiel 37:15-22).

41. – The returning Jews will have no king until Jesus returns (Hosea 3:4-5).   

42. – A rebuilt temple in Israel is anticipated (Dan. 9:27; 12:11; Mark 13:14; 2 Thess. 2:4; Rev. 11:1-2). The prophet Daniel, Jesus, Paul, and John all refer to the temple in the last days. Plans for the completion of the new Temple are likely complete.

43. – The temple sacrifices will be reinstituted in Israel in the last days (Daniel 9:27; 12:11). Daniel foresaw the Antichrist ending the daily sacrifices.  Currently, the Temple Institute has created the temple furniture, vessels, and priestly garments. There are also several hundred young Jewish men in training for the Levitical priesthood.

44. – A red heifer without blemish must be born and sacrificed to purify the temple in Israel (Numbers 19:2-9). The Temple Institute has recently acquired a kosher red heifer.

45. – Though Israel will be the focus of many fulfilled prophecies, most Jews would remain blind to the fact that Jesus is their Messiah until the very end (Luke 19:41-42; Luke 13:34-35; Romans 11:25-26).

46. – Ancient Petra (the rock city) in Jordan will become the refuge for Jews during the Tribulation (Isa. 16:1-4; Matt, 24:16; Revelation 12:6, 14). In 1994, Jordan and Israel signed a peace treaty making Petra a potential refuge for fleeing Jews.

47. – Russia? (Magog) will rise as a military power and lead an attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38).  

48. – Israel will dwell without walls prior to the invasion from the north (Ezekiel 38:8-11).   

49. – Iran (Persia), Sudan (Cush), and Libya (Put) will partake in this attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38).  

50. – Turkey (Gomer) will also join in the attack on Israel (Ezekiel 38).  

51.  Egypt and Jordan will not participate in the Ezekiel 38 attack.  Interestingly, these two nations have signed recent peace treaties with Israel. Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.

52. – Birds of prey will eat the dead flesh of the enemy armies that fall in battle against Israel (Ezekiel 39:4, 17; Revelation 19:17-21). It is a little known fact that Israel is the bird migration capital of the world. During the spring and fall migrations, billions of birds fly over Israel. Many of these migratory birds are raptors.

53. – The Euphrates River will be dried up (Revelation 16:12). Today, the massive Ataturk Dam in Turkey, completed in 1990, can hold back the Euphrates to a trickle.

54. – The kings from the east will be capable of deploying a 200-million-man army during earth’s final days (Revelation 9:14-16; 16:12). Bear in mind, when John penned this prophecy 2000 years ago, there were only about 200 million people on the planet.   

55. – Egypt will exist in the last days – but only as a “lowly Kingdom” (Ezekiel 29:14-16). Egypt was one of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations. Yet today, as prophesied, Egypt remains – but only as a third world nation .

56. – Great earthquakes in diverse places foreseen (Luke 21:11; Isaiah 24:19-20; Revelation 6:12-14;16:18-20).  

57. – Marriage will be forbidden by many (1 Timothy 4:3). The Bible states that marriage is honorable among all (Hebrews 13:4).  

58. – Deceptive signs and wonders will abound (Matthew 7:22-23; 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9). The signs and wonders movement has swept the globe in recent years replacing the Word of God. Experiences that feed the senses in the name of Christ are drawing away millions.

59. Humanity will become increasingly materialistic and lovers of pleasure (2 Timothy 3:1-5). Selfish and narcissistic people will abound in the last days   

60. – Youth will become increasingly rebellious (2 Timothy 3:2-3; Mark 13:12).  

61. – Jesus said Christians will be hated for His name’s sake (Luke 21:17; Revelation 6:9-11; 20:4).  

62. – Homosexuality will be flaunted at the end of the age. Jesus warned that the last days would be like the days of Lot  who lived in wicked Sodom (Luke 17:28-30).  

63. – Apostasy will occur before the Antichrist is revealed (2 Thessalonians 2:3). Increasingly, experience-based “Christianity” is replacing the Bible as the standard for saving faith. The ecumenical movement is striving for unity at the expense of truth. Christ’s absolutes are rejected in the name of tolerance.

64. – There will be a move towards a one-world religion (Revelation 13:8, 12; Revelation 17).  

65. – In the last days, the’ Whore Of Babylon’ or ‘Woman Who Rides The Beast’ will arise. She will be a political system or nation that leads the world in the acceptance of sin. Her influence will be global.  It will appear that this entity is the right hand of Satan—his chosen instrument, but the nations that follow the Beast and Antichrist will be envious of her, and will attack her. (Revelation 13, 17, 18)

66. -  Sorceries referring to witchcraft, magic, or occult practices used to enchant and deceive are also anticipated in the last days (Revelation 9:21; 18:23; 21:8; Isaiah 47:9-15; Micah 5:10-15).   

67. – Preparations for a global war anticipated (Joel 3:9-14; Matthew 24:22; Revelation 16:14).  

68. – Despite the Bible’s numerous warnings and last days prophecies, many people would be taken off guard when these events culminate (Luke 21:34-36; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6).   

69. – During the Tribulation, innumerable multitudes from every nation will turn to Jesus and be saved (Revelation 7:9-17; Daniel 12:10; Zechariah 2:11and Isaiah 19:16-25).  

70. – People will reject the sound doctrine of the Word of God and follow the doctrines of men that appeal to their own lusts (2 Timothy 4:3-4; Acts 20:29-30). Others will confess faith in Christ, but not obey His Word (Matt. 24:48-51,  7:22-23).

71. – Blasphemy will be common (2 Timothy 3:2; Revelation 16:9, 11, 21).  

72. – Men will sear their conscience so they could continue in sin (1 Timothy 4:2). The conscience is where God reveals right and wrong. Con means with and science means knowledge. Therefore we sin with knowledge when we ignore God’s moral law and violate our own conscience.