Post by Tom Green on Jan 28, 2007 1:26:59 GMT -5
10 end time prophecies
These 10 Bible prophecies from Jesus, Zechariah and the Bible's book
of Revelation deal with the End Times, Apocalypse, or Last Days,
when Jesus is to return and judge the living and the dead.
1. Jerusalem would become an international problem
Bible passage: Zechariah 12:1-5
Written: between 520 and 518 BC
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Zechariah 12, the prophet said that there would come a time when
the surrounding nations would besiege Jerusalem and Judah (the area
around Jerusalem), and that all the nations of the world would
gather against Jerusalem, but that God ultimately would save the
city and its people. This is widely regarded as an End Time prophecy
to be fulfilled in the future.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this prophecy is that it is
predicated on Jerusalem being a city of critical interest to the
rest of the world. And it just so happens that Jerusalem is the only
city in the world that is of interest to the rest of the world.
For Jews, it is their ancient capital, founded by King David about
3000 years ago. Many Arab Moslems, however, believe that the city
should be part of an independent state for Palestinian Arabs. The
issue of who should control Jerusalem has been a cause of the Arab-
Israeli wars during the past century.
And, the conflict between Arabs and Jews has been a primary reason
as to why the international community has taken an interest in
Jerusalem. In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly approved a
plan to carve up the ancient land of Israel into a state for Jews
and another for Arabs. This plan would have established Jerusalem as
an international city to be governed by the United Nations.
This extremely unusual proposal, suggesting that a city be governed
by the United Nations, simply shows the unique status that Jerusalem
already has in the world: It is the only city in the world that is
of interest to the rest of the world.
Given the history of the city, the volatile conflict between Israel
and the surrounding Arab nations, and the unusual interest that the
international community has shown in regards to Jerusalem, it seems
clear that the groundwork for the future fulfillment of this
prophecy is in place.
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Zechariah 12:1-5
This is the word of the Lord concerning Israel. The Lord, who
stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and
who forms the spirit of man within him, declares: "I am going to
make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling.
Judah will be besieged as well as Jerusalem. On that day, when all
the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make
Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move
it will injure themselves. On that day I will strike every horse
with panic and its rider with madness," declares the Lord. "I will
keep a watchful eye over the house of Judah, but I will blind all
the horses of the nations. Then the leaders of Judah will say in
their hearts, `The people of Jerusalem are strong, because the Lord
Almighty is their God.'
2. When Israel blooms again, the Kingdom of God will be near
Bible passage: Luke 21:29-31
Recorded: about 30 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Luke 21:29-31, Jesus said that when the fig tree blooms again,
people will know that the End Times and Kingdom of God is near. Some
Christian scholars believe that the fig tree represents the nation
of Israel. This passage is sometimes interpreted to mean that the
End Times would not begin until sometime after the nation of Israel
regains sovereignty. When Jesus delivered this prophecy about 2000
years ago, Israel was ruled over by the Roman Empire. The people of
Israel did not have sovereignty over their own land during that era.
But, after centuries of exile, the Jews were able to return to
Israel and reclaim sovereignty, in 1948.
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Luke 21:29-31
He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that
summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you
know that the kingdom of God is near.
3. The Messiah will appear after the Jews return to Israel
Bible passage: Jeremiah 23:3-6
Written: sometime from 626 to about 586 BC
Fulfilled: end times
In Jeremiah 23:3-6, there is a prophecy that indicates when the
Messiah is to appear in the land of Israel. Jeremiah said that it
would be after the exiled people of Israel return to their homeland.
From a Christian point of view, this is of special interest because
Jesus is supposed to appear twice. And this coincides with the fact
that the people of Israel have been expelled from their homeland
twice, and that they are currently in the process of returning after
the second expulsion.
More than 2500 years ago, the Assyrians and Babylonians forced the
people of Israel out of their homeland. Many returned during the
centuries that followed and then Jesus appeared, about 2000 years
ago, and announced that he is the Messiah. Later, the people of
Israel were again forced out of their land (by the Romans in 135 AD)
and scattered to countries throughout the world.
But, during the past few centuries, millions of exiled Jews around
the world have returned to their ancient homeland. And this is one
of the reasons why Christians say that the world is being prepared
for the return of Jesus Christ. Because, as Jeremiah had prophesied
long ago, the Messiah is to appear after the people of Israel return
to their land.
The phrase, in Jeremiah 23:5, "I will raise up to David a righteous
Branch, a King," refers to the Messiah, and that he will be a king
and a descendant of King David, who reigned over Israel about 3000
years ago. Christians believe that when Jesus returns, he will
establish a kingdom of peace and righteousness.
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Jeremiah 23:3-6
"I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the
countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their
pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. I will
place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no
longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing," declares
the Lord. "The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will
raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely
and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be
saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he
will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.
4. The Gospel will be preached to the entire world
Bible passage: Matthew 24:14
Recorded: about 30 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Matthew 24:14, the Bible says that the Gospel (the New Testament
books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) will be preached throughout
the world. The Bible also says that after this happens, the end
times will come. The Bible has been preached throughout the world
for a long time. But now, with the increasing worldwide availability
of television and the Internet, there is greater potential for the
Gospel to be preached to everyone, everywhere.
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Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world
as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
5. The world would be able to simultaneously witness events
Bible passage: Revelation 11:9-10
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 11:9-10, the Bible gives a prophecy that has not yet
been fulfilled, at least not in a literal sense. But, perhaps for
the first time in history, it can be fulfilled. The prophecy says
that people all over the world will be able to simultaneously
witness a particular event (the death of two prophets). This of
course would have been difficult before the popularization of
television and the Internet. But it is now common for people
worldwide to simultaneously witness events via television and the
Internet.
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Revelation 11:9-10
For three and a half days men from every people, tribe, language and
nation will gaze on their bodies and refuse them burial. The
inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and will celebrate by
sending each other gifts, because these two prophets had tormented
those who live on the earth.
6. Zechariah foreshadowed modern warfare
Bible passage: Zechariah 14:12
Written: between 520 and 518 BC
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Zechariah, chapter 14, the prophet says a time will come when
nations gather to attack Jerusalem. In Zechariah 14:12, the prophet
says the nations that attack Jerusalem will be struck with
a "plague" that will cause their flesh to rot while they are still
standing. This might be a fitting description for modern warfare if
it were described by a person who lived 2500 years ago, as Zechariah
did. Chemical weapons are capable of causing rapid deterioration of
flesh. And a blast of heat from a nuclear weapon could have a
similar affect. Some Bible scholars, however, believe that this
plague could refer to a supernatural event from God to protect the
Holy Land.
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Zechariah 14:12
This is the plague with which the Lord will strike all the nations
that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they are
still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets,
and their tongues will rot in their mouths.
7. Many people will go to Jerusalem to seek God's favor
Bible passage: Zechariah 8:22
Written: between 520 and 518 BC
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Zechariah 8:22, the prophet said 2500 years ago that a time will
come when many people go to Jerusalem to seek and honor God. This
prophecy has been at least partially fulfilled already. The Jews
recaptured Jerusalem during the Six Day War in 1967. Since then,
people from around the world have toured Jerusalem to visit various
sites that are important to the history of Judaism and Christianity.
Jerusalem is also an important city to Moslems.
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Zechariah 8:22
And many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to seek
the Lord Almighty and to entreat him."
8. Book of Revelation envisioned an army of 200 million
Bible passage: Revelation 9:16
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 9:16, the Bible says that an army of 200 million will
one day be assembled. This prophecy, obviously, hasn't been
fulfilled yet, at least not literally. But, as the world's
population rises above 6 billion, it is increasingly possible for a
coalition of countries to amass an army of 200 million, and this
would have been unthinkable even 100 years ago.
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Revelation 9:16
The number of the mounted troops was two hundred million. I heard
their number.
9. The troops would cross the Euphrates
Bible passage: Revelation 16:12
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 16:12, the Bible says there will come a time when the
flow of the Euphrates River is halted or dried up, preparing the way
for the "the kings from the East." Some scholars have connected this
prophecy to others that speak of armies waging war in Israel. When
the book of Revelation was written 1900 years ago, it would have
taken a great natural disaster, or a great amount of labor to divert
the flow of the Euphrates so that an army could cross it. (In 539
BC, Cyrus and his army diverted the flow so that his troops could
march across the riverbed and conquer Babylon). But, today, there
are a series of dams that would make it much easier to divert the
flow of the powerful river.
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Revelation 16:12
The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates,
and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the
East.
10. People would be forced to receive the mark of the beast
Bible passage: Revelation 13:16-18
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 13:16-18, the Bible says that there would come a time
when a powerful leader would force people to receive a "mark" on or
in their right hand or forehead, and that no one would be able to
buy or sell unless they had that mark. When the book of Revelation
was written about 1900 years ago, it would have been nearly
impossible for a world leader to force everyone to receive such a
mark. But, today, with modern technology, it would be much easier.
Today, for example, it would be possible to implant under a person's
skin a small microchip that could be used like a credit card.
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Revelation 13:16-18
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and
bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the
name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let
him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is
the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and
six. (KJV).
Notes: Bible verses are from the New International Version (NIV)
translation.
These 10 Bible prophecies from Jesus, Zechariah and the Bible's book
of Revelation deal with the End Times, Apocalypse, or Last Days,
when Jesus is to return and judge the living and the dead.
1. Jerusalem would become an international problem
Bible passage: Zechariah 12:1-5
Written: between 520 and 518 BC
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Zechariah 12, the prophet said that there would come a time when
the surrounding nations would besiege Jerusalem and Judah (the area
around Jerusalem), and that all the nations of the world would
gather against Jerusalem, but that God ultimately would save the
city and its people. This is widely regarded as an End Time prophecy
to be fulfilled in the future.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this prophecy is that it is
predicated on Jerusalem being a city of critical interest to the
rest of the world. And it just so happens that Jerusalem is the only
city in the world that is of interest to the rest of the world.
For Jews, it is their ancient capital, founded by King David about
3000 years ago. Many Arab Moslems, however, believe that the city
should be part of an independent state for Palestinian Arabs. The
issue of who should control Jerusalem has been a cause of the Arab-
Israeli wars during the past century.
And, the conflict between Arabs and Jews has been a primary reason
as to why the international community has taken an interest in
Jerusalem. In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly approved a
plan to carve up the ancient land of Israel into a state for Jews
and another for Arabs. This plan would have established Jerusalem as
an international city to be governed by the United Nations.
This extremely unusual proposal, suggesting that a city be governed
by the United Nations, simply shows the unique status that Jerusalem
already has in the world: It is the only city in the world that is
of interest to the rest of the world.
Given the history of the city, the volatile conflict between Israel
and the surrounding Arab nations, and the unusual interest that the
international community has shown in regards to Jerusalem, it seems
clear that the groundwork for the future fulfillment of this
prophecy is in place.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Zechariah 12:1-5
This is the word of the Lord concerning Israel. The Lord, who
stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and
who forms the spirit of man within him, declares: "I am going to
make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling.
Judah will be besieged as well as Jerusalem. On that day, when all
the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make
Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move
it will injure themselves. On that day I will strike every horse
with panic and its rider with madness," declares the Lord. "I will
keep a watchful eye over the house of Judah, but I will blind all
the horses of the nations. Then the leaders of Judah will say in
their hearts, `The people of Jerusalem are strong, because the Lord
Almighty is their God.'
2. When Israel blooms again, the Kingdom of God will be near
Bible passage: Luke 21:29-31
Recorded: about 30 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Luke 21:29-31, Jesus said that when the fig tree blooms again,
people will know that the End Times and Kingdom of God is near. Some
Christian scholars believe that the fig tree represents the nation
of Israel. This passage is sometimes interpreted to mean that the
End Times would not begin until sometime after the nation of Israel
regains sovereignty. When Jesus delivered this prophecy about 2000
years ago, Israel was ruled over by the Roman Empire. The people of
Israel did not have sovereignty over their own land during that era.
But, after centuries of exile, the Jews were able to return to
Israel and reclaim sovereignty, in 1948.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Luke 21:29-31
He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that
summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you
know that the kingdom of God is near.
3. The Messiah will appear after the Jews return to Israel
Bible passage: Jeremiah 23:3-6
Written: sometime from 626 to about 586 BC
Fulfilled: end times
In Jeremiah 23:3-6, there is a prophecy that indicates when the
Messiah is to appear in the land of Israel. Jeremiah said that it
would be after the exiled people of Israel return to their homeland.
From a Christian point of view, this is of special interest because
Jesus is supposed to appear twice. And this coincides with the fact
that the people of Israel have been expelled from their homeland
twice, and that they are currently in the process of returning after
the second expulsion.
More than 2500 years ago, the Assyrians and Babylonians forced the
people of Israel out of their homeland. Many returned during the
centuries that followed and then Jesus appeared, about 2000 years
ago, and announced that he is the Messiah. Later, the people of
Israel were again forced out of their land (by the Romans in 135 AD)
and scattered to countries throughout the world.
But, during the past few centuries, millions of exiled Jews around
the world have returned to their ancient homeland. And this is one
of the reasons why Christians say that the world is being prepared
for the return of Jesus Christ. Because, as Jeremiah had prophesied
long ago, the Messiah is to appear after the people of Israel return
to their land.
The phrase, in Jeremiah 23:5, "I will raise up to David a righteous
Branch, a King," refers to the Messiah, and that he will be a king
and a descendant of King David, who reigned over Israel about 3000
years ago. Christians believe that when Jesus returns, he will
establish a kingdom of peace and righteousness.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Jeremiah 23:3-6
"I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the
countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their
pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. I will
place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no
longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing," declares
the Lord. "The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will
raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely
and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be
saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he
will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.
4. The Gospel will be preached to the entire world
Bible passage: Matthew 24:14
Recorded: about 30 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Matthew 24:14, the Bible says that the Gospel (the New Testament
books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) will be preached throughout
the world. The Bible also says that after this happens, the end
times will come. The Bible has been preached throughout the world
for a long time. But now, with the increasing worldwide availability
of television and the Internet, there is greater potential for the
Gospel to be preached to everyone, everywhere.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world
as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
5. The world would be able to simultaneously witness events
Bible passage: Revelation 11:9-10
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 11:9-10, the Bible gives a prophecy that has not yet
been fulfilled, at least not in a literal sense. But, perhaps for
the first time in history, it can be fulfilled. The prophecy says
that people all over the world will be able to simultaneously
witness a particular event (the death of two prophets). This of
course would have been difficult before the popularization of
television and the Internet. But it is now common for people
worldwide to simultaneously witness events via television and the
Internet.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Revelation 11:9-10
For three and a half days men from every people, tribe, language and
nation will gaze on their bodies and refuse them burial. The
inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and will celebrate by
sending each other gifts, because these two prophets had tormented
those who live on the earth.
6. Zechariah foreshadowed modern warfare
Bible passage: Zechariah 14:12
Written: between 520 and 518 BC
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Zechariah, chapter 14, the prophet says a time will come when
nations gather to attack Jerusalem. In Zechariah 14:12, the prophet
says the nations that attack Jerusalem will be struck with
a "plague" that will cause their flesh to rot while they are still
standing. This might be a fitting description for modern warfare if
it were described by a person who lived 2500 years ago, as Zechariah
did. Chemical weapons are capable of causing rapid deterioration of
flesh. And a blast of heat from a nuclear weapon could have a
similar affect. Some Bible scholars, however, believe that this
plague could refer to a supernatural event from God to protect the
Holy Land.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Zechariah 14:12
This is the plague with which the Lord will strike all the nations
that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they are
still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets,
and their tongues will rot in their mouths.
7. Many people will go to Jerusalem to seek God's favor
Bible passage: Zechariah 8:22
Written: between 520 and 518 BC
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Zechariah 8:22, the prophet said 2500 years ago that a time will
come when many people go to Jerusalem to seek and honor God. This
prophecy has been at least partially fulfilled already. The Jews
recaptured Jerusalem during the Six Day War in 1967. Since then,
people from around the world have toured Jerusalem to visit various
sites that are important to the history of Judaism and Christianity.
Jerusalem is also an important city to Moslems.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Zechariah 8:22
And many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to seek
the Lord Almighty and to entreat him."
8. Book of Revelation envisioned an army of 200 million
Bible passage: Revelation 9:16
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 9:16, the Bible says that an army of 200 million will
one day be assembled. This prophecy, obviously, hasn't been
fulfilled yet, at least not literally. But, as the world's
population rises above 6 billion, it is increasingly possible for a
coalition of countries to amass an army of 200 million, and this
would have been unthinkable even 100 years ago.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Revelation 9:16
The number of the mounted troops was two hundred million. I heard
their number.
9. The troops would cross the Euphrates
Bible passage: Revelation 16:12
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 16:12, the Bible says there will come a time when the
flow of the Euphrates River is halted or dried up, preparing the way
for the "the kings from the East." Some scholars have connected this
prophecy to others that speak of armies waging war in Israel. When
the book of Revelation was written 1900 years ago, it would have
taken a great natural disaster, or a great amount of labor to divert
the flow of the Euphrates so that an army could cross it. (In 539
BC, Cyrus and his army diverted the flow so that his troops could
march across the riverbed and conquer Babylon). But, today, there
are a series of dams that would make it much easier to divert the
flow of the powerful river.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Revelation 16:12
The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates,
and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the
East.
10. People would be forced to receive the mark of the beast
Bible passage: Revelation 13:16-18
Written: sometime between 54 and 95 AD
To be fulfilled: End Times
In Revelation 13:16-18, the Bible says that there would come a time
when a powerful leader would force people to receive a "mark" on or
in their right hand or forehead, and that no one would be able to
buy or sell unless they had that mark. When the book of Revelation
was written about 1900 years ago, it would have been nearly
impossible for a world leader to force everyone to receive such a
mark. But, today, with modern technology, it would be much easier.
Today, for example, it would be possible to implant under a person's
skin a small microchip that could be used like a credit card.
- Copyright 100prophecies.org
Revelation 13:16-18
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and
bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the
name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let
him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is
the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and
six. (KJV).
Notes: Bible verses are from the New International Version (NIV)
translation.