The Golden Report Israel - The United States not unlike the rest of the world has for their main concern, economic prosperity. And that means keep the oil flowing at all and, any cost. The Arab Countries have a lot of oil; enough to bring the USA and Europe to their knees, Israel has none.

The population of the Arab world is Islamic and there are a reported 1.2 Billion Moslems in the world, and only around 5 million Jews in Israel. The big question for the United States, Europe and the United Nations is, do they satisfy the Arab World or do the satisfy Israel? And the big question for the United States is will they continue to stand by Israel or will they line up with the rest of the world and keep the oil flowing? And if the USA does line up with Israel in the final days, will the people of the United States stand for a Government that brings on them economic disaster, and that is what happens when the oil tap is shut off. So you see George W. Bush is between a rock and a hard spot. Or possibly I should say between God and materialism.

It might be good to make note of the fact that the United States has been involved in every land give away between Israel and the Palestinians, and Israel and Egypt. And today the USA is doing everything in its power to force Israel to give more of God’s land to the enemies of God. There is something we can absolutely count on; God will hold the USA accountable for its actions against Israel. Those actions can be out in the open or behind closed doors, but God will not be mocked.

In Israel there are many things being said about Ariel Sharon, most are saying his hands are tied and he doesn’t have the courage to do what he must to save Israel. Still others are saying he is confused and after trying military moves into the Palestinians areas, he has used helicopters and F-16’s against them, he tried a unilateral cease-fire, and now his policy of restraint. He tried the Tenet, and Mitchell plans, and he has hit Syria radar stations twice. But nothing seems to stop Yasser Arafat from killing Israelis on a daily basis.

Every time we see Sharon on TV we hear him say the same thing over and over, that he will not lead this country into war. But at the same time we see Arafat strengthening his ties with Iraq, Syria, and Egypt. It’s reported daily that his war industries in Gaza and Ramallah are turning out 120-mm shells by the thousands and he’s smuggling in weapons from the Sea and under and around the Egyptian border.

What everyone knows is war is imminent, and the Syrians and the Iraq’s are now training together. The Syrians have moved their troops out of Beirut and brought them into a fighting unit posture. Israel knows that Syria and the Hizbullah are building up more rockets and missiles bases next to the Israel’s border in Lebanon. Egypt has made a deal with North Korea for a new missile and has been armed only second to Israel by the United Sates. Jordan while being quiet are training harder than ever before, in preparation for war and once again being armed by USA and trained by the US Marines.

The Palestinians send their Snipers to the US for training by the CIA. I can’t help but to wonder, whom do they think they are training them to shot?

What we are about to witness is the worse war the Middle East has or will ever see. The Word (Zechariah 13:8) tells us that those in Israel will suffer losses of two thirds, (66%) that is according to today’s population 4 million dead. And we read in Ezekiel (39:2) that the enemies will lose all but one-sixth (83%) of their invading forces that could also be millions. Israel will be the world’s largest graveyard. But you might ask when would this war happen, all I can say to that is soon. I don’t know what is holding it back now, if not the Lord Himself. I do know it will happen with or without Ariel Sharon at the helm. We are about to see Isaiah 17:1 that Damascus will be destroyed and that hasn’t happened yet, but with their new ruler Bashar Assad it won’t take long, for he is preparing for war against Israel now.

So when is the Messiah coming, read Luke 21:8-28 and Matthew 24:3-30. If any man or woman can read these verses and still be a pre-tribber [see ED Note below] the only thing that can be said of them, is they love their Denominational Doctrine more then they love the Word of God. For that matter anyone who can believe that the book or Revelations is in chronological order and say that the Church is gone after the forth chapter, all I can say is they have a very serious reading comprehension problem. We are about to see the Anti-Christ come to Jerusalem. But not until after this coming war, he will establish order out of chaos and establish the seven-year covenant. For the first half of that covenant all will seem to be getting better, but then comes the great tribulation period of 3 ½ years. Do I think I have to be right on this, NO, but this is the way I see it right now?

So what are we doing in Israel? The answer to that is the same for you, and why you’re reading this report? God calls those who He has chosen. And those who are called are willing to make the necessary sacrifices.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for our son Joel in the IDF and for this Ministry and your part in it. Please keep in mind this is a Faith Ministry not a News Service. Shalom, jerry [Source: Stafford's Mail http://thegoldenreport.com ]

ED Note:

We agree with everything in your report on the present situation in Israel but to rely on just Luke 21:8-28 and Matthew 24:3-30 is to rely on the message to Israel only. This passage is known as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus begins this discourse in response to the disciples' questions in verse three. Their first inquiry was an attempt to ascertain when the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, of which Christ had spoken (Matthew 24:3, cf. w. 1, 2), would take place.

Their second query concerned Christ's Second Coming and the end of the world. Some scholars feel that Jesus only responded to this second question. There are two different views on how this passage relates to end time events. Some theologians suggest that this entire portion of Matthew relates exclusively to eschatological events. They propose that chapter twenty-four should be divided into four parts: the first half of the Great Tribulation (vv.4-14), the second half of the Tribulation (vv. 32-51). They also suggest that chapter twenty-five is an exhortation to God's people to be watchful for the coming of the events previously mentioned in chapter twenty four.

On the other hand, there are those who believe that not all of the things Christ mentioned in these two chapters necessarily refer to eschatological events. These people suggest that chapter twenty-four opens with a general description of the events that will mark the end of the world (w. 4 - 14), revealing the deceit and rampant sin that will be evident on the earth. Then, they propose that Christ sets forth the signs that will precede the end of the world (vv. 15-28).

These "signs" are divided into two categories: Jerusalem's destruction (vv. 15-22) and God's restrained judgment on the earth during the Church Age (vv. 23-28). The chapter closes with the fulfillment of the events that take place marking the end of the world, as well as Christ's gathering of His people and the Battle of Armageddon (vv. 29-44, cf. Rev.19:11-21). The proponents of his view also hold that Matthew 24:45 - 25:46 gives the details reading the future judgment of the visible church (24:45-51) and of mankind (25:1-46). [Note in the Hebrew Greek Key Study Bible, KJV Zodhiates - AMG Publishers, pp. 1217, 1218]

Matthew 24:15 see 1 Thessalonians 2:19 with note and Revelation 13:1 - 18. "For what is our hope, or joy or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?" The word "coming" is a Greek word #3952 the word parousia, translated "coming" in this verse, basically means "presence" or "arrival" (1 Cor. 16:17; 2 Cor. 7:7). Thus, the same Jesus who ascended to heaven will again visit the earth in a bodily presence (Acts 1:11) at the end of the age (Matt. 24:3). He will come in power and glory to destroy the Antichrist and even (2 Thess. 2:8).

The return of Christ will also be a "revelation" or a "removing the cover" from something that is hidden, noted by the Greek word apokalupsis (602) or disclosure. The power and glory that Christ now possesses will be unveiled and disclosed to the world (1 Pet. 4:13). Christ is now reigning as Lord at God's right hand (Heb. 12:2), sharing God's throne (Rev. 3:21). Although His authority is not discernible to the world, it will be made visible by His apokalupsis, "revelation." Another word that is related to the Second Coming of the Lord is epiphaneia (2015) which means " a manifestation of divine power or providence. However, in the NT, it is used of the appearing of the manifestation of Jesus Christ on earth (2 Thess. 2:8; 2 Tim. 1:10; 4:1, 8 Titus 2:13). [Ibid., pp.1485,1486]

The Apostles Paul to the Gentiles and converted Jews, in 1 Thessalonians 5:2 states: "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as the thief in the night." Note on p. 1488: In the NT, the Day of the Lord is related to the Second Coming of Christ. So also is the phrase "the Day of our Lord Jesus Christ" ( 1 Cor. 1:8; 5:5; Phil. 1:6, 10; 2:16; 2 Thess.2:2). Both expressions, "Day of the Lord" and "Day of Christ", refer to time periods of judgment by Christ. The Day of the Lord will include the time of the Great Tribulation (cf. Rev. 6-20). It also refers to the liberation by Christ of His Church.

Zechariah 14:1-4 explains that the events of the Second Advent are included in the program of the Day of the Lord: Thus, the Day of the Lord and the Day of Christ occur simultaneously. For the Church, it is rapture; and for the unbelieving world, it is the beginning of judgment and the Tribulation.

If the Day of the Lord began after the Second Advent, it could not come as a "thief in the night," unexpected and unheralded, since that particular advent is preceded by signs (1 Thess. 5:1; 2 Pet. 3:10). Consequently, the only way these events could occur unexpectedly would be for them to begin immediately after the rapture of the Church. The Day of Lord, therefore, is that extended period of time when God begins to deal with Israel after the rapture of the church. It also continues through the Second Advent and the millennial age preceding the creation of the new heaven new earth. [Ibid., p. 1488] Amen.